These days my approach could not be more different. Losing a few kgs meant the world to me and gaining was a terrible fear. at the start of my fitness journey, I remember placing so much emphasis on that number on the scale. It does not take into account SO many factors, like for example how much of your weight is actually muscle and how much is fat, the time of the day you are weighing yourself, the time of the month, whether or not you have eaten etc etc. You see, this is why I find the scale to be so problematic. Although I may have been the same weight in both the pictures, it is pretty clear that I certainly do not look the same. This is living proof that the number on the scale is not an accurate measure of progress. As weird as it may sound, my weight has not fluctuated and if anyone were to ask me just how many kg’s I have lost. The truth is that I have stayed almost the exact same weight as when I started. “How much weight have you lost since the start of your fitness journey?!” Uhmmmm. Now this is a very common question I always get asked. The following women have posted photos to remind others that, at the end of the day, you shouldn't rely on your weight to measure your progress toward your fitness goals. Muscle does not weigh more than fat - but it does take up less space on your body, which is why you might look leaner after building muscle even if your weight doesn't change. One easily forgotten reason is that your weight only indicates your body mass index (BMI), not your body composition, which is the amount of muscle versus fat you have on your body. Your body composition makes a huge difference in what you look like even though it can't be measured by the scale. There are a number of reasons why it's not a good idea to fixate on the number on the scale. You might think that weighing yourself is the best way to measure that progress, but that's not always the case. When you're going to the gym, eating well, and taking steps to improve your health, it's normal to want to track your progress and see the results. Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders.
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