Fitness Tip #8: Track Weight Consistently
When trying to gain or lose weight it’s important to track weight in order to know if progress is being made. So, a helpful lesson that has helped me determine if what I’ve been doing is working along the way is to track weight daily. Then, at the end of the week, take an average of the weight for the seven days. Then, repeat the process the next week and see if the weight is going down or up on average.
The reason I like to do this approach is because weight fluctuates each day (sometimes drastically). Plus, there are so many things that can affect weight, such as stress, high carb meals, not going to the bathroom before weighing, clothing, water retention, and so much more. So, a reliable way to determine if progress is being made on the scale is tracking weekly averages and comparing them.
I do want to say that the weight on the scale isn’t the only way to determine if progress is being made on a fitness journey. Oftentimes not seeing changes on the scale can be discouraging, but keep in mind that there are other ways to determine if progress is being made. Taking progress photos, seeing changes in the mirror, gaining strength, gaining muscle, feeling better, and old clothing not fitting the same are other fantastic indicators in determining if progress is being made. Tracking weight is great at determining if weight is being lost, maintained, or gained over time.
Common Question: Do I need a Fancy Scale to Track Weight?
In my opinion, don’t worry about getting a super fancy scale for tracking weight. Something simple and easy to operate is all that’s needed. Just stay consistent when tracking.
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