the Scale can be confusing!

The scale can be very confusing to track. If your goal is fat loss then this is the best way to get the most accurate information from the scale.

First and foremost there are many indicators of actual fat loss you can and should track if you want the best results. The scale is simply one of those tools to utilize.

As you can see from my pic to the left the weight on the scale can and will jump around A LOT. I could probably write an entire book about the reasons why lol, but for now let’s focus on how to get useful information from the scale. These fluctuations can be very confusing and frustrating if you don’t understand what to look for. So let’s simply this so that hopefully the scale won’t mess with your head as much lol.

Before I get into the process it’s important to point out that not everyone should be weighing themselves especially if it causes negative emotions. Sometimes some work needs to be done before tracking scale weight.

This is the process that I follow as well as most of my clients.

1. Weigh yourself every single day.

2. First thing in the morning, after using the bathroom & before eating/drink anything.

3. Once per week take your 7 previous weigh ins and take the average of all 7.

4. This will be your “weekly average weight”

Your average weekly weight will be much more stable because it essentially “smooths” out all the crazy fluctuations.

What you’re looking for is a general trend over time of your average weekly weight. If you are actually in a calorie deficit then you will see a clear “down trend” over time. When I say “over time” I mean over weeks and months NOT days! It takes time to lose an appreciable amount of fat. Keep in mind that your average weight won’t drop every single week even if you’re in a calorie deficit. That’s why we track more than just scale weight. So stay patient and consistent and the results will come. You got this! 💪