Anybody that is trying to lose weight most definitely has a scale in his or her home. Even though using a scale can be a great way to track your results, you do not want to rely on it day in and day out. If you want to use a scale, you need to know when you should decide to step up. Follow the four steps below so that you do not start worshiping your scale!
1. Make sure that you have a scale that you can rely on. Many people think that just because they have a scale that it is accurate. But if you are using a scale that is out of date and not weighing you accurately, you will be thrown off from the
beginning. This will mess up your goals, as well as your weekly weigh ins. So before you get started on your quest to lose weight, make sure that you have a scale that you can trust.
2. Do not weigh yourself everyday of the week! If you get into the habit of weighing yourself every morning when you get up you are only going to cause yourself more headaches. It is not uncommon to lose a couple of pounds one day just for your scale to show that you gained it back by the next. When you weigh yourself everyday you will just be disappointing yourself more times than not.
3. Set up weekly weigh ins where you will be able to chart your weight. By only weighing yourself once a week you will be able to avoid the problems that come along with daily numbers. Also, by weighing in once a week you can determine if you are on pace to meet the goals that you had set for a particular month.
4. Remember that your weight is going to fluctuate; it is only natural, and there is no way to combat this problem. Your weight will go up and down based on a number of different factors. They include: eating more calories on one day, skipping a work out, or simply by the time of day you weigh yourself. Before you start your weight loss program you should get yourself prepared to deal with fluctuations, this way you
will not be disappointed when they occur.
If you are trying to lose weight you will definitely need a scale. It can be a great tool to have as long as you know when and how to use it. The number one thing to remember about a scale is that you should use it sparingly. There is no point in weighing yourself everyday; it is only going to cause you more problems in the end.
Losing weight is a process... It doesn't just happen overnight. Also, it's not enough to just try a diet out for a few weeks and then stop. If you want to keep the weight off you need to make some changes to your lifestyle – otherwise you'll just gain back that unhealthy weight... and we don't want that, right?
This guide has worked for a lot of people, see if it fits you.
You've now learned the 7 biggest mistakes people make when trying to lose weight. I hope they have opened your eyes and that they'll help you lose weight and stay healthy.
If you want to print out the 7 mistakes and keep them as a reminder you can download this PDF document. You'll need Adobe Reader to open that file, get it here:
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