Measurements are best. A lot of trainers say avoid the scale completely for the first month or so of a transformation journey. If you’re going to use a scale it’s good to use one that calculates your body fat percentage and water retention and not just your weight.
15 Aug 18 by member: NakishaF
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I use clothes, I hate to bother with all that measuring. when old clothes I could not wear fit, I know the fat is coming off.
15 Aug 18 by member: baskington
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15 Aug 18 by member: jengetfit123
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The measuring tape seems to take some of the power away from the scale.
15 Aug 18 by member: jengetfit123
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15 Aug 18 by member: Mistybenner
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I would do both. I know I'm losing inches and sometimes the scale is not moving. The off scale is victories too. Embrace both.
15 Aug 18 by member: eatolive4life
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i think measurements, and clothing fit, are more indicative of progress than the scale.
15 Aug 18 by member: Audris41
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MEASUREMENTS. Hip to waist ratio is what you should be aiming for. BMI is not good to go by. Look it up.
15 Aug 18 by member: ApacheTiger37
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I have also starting doing measurements and using the scale.
15 Aug 18 by member: meldurfee
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Definitely measurements... muscle weighs more that fat. You could be adding muscle and losing fat which will have your measurements smaller
15 Aug 18 by member: Kaybee150
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Do both but the scale weekly. Best is the clothes, gives more excitement and encouragement when you can get into those duds
15 Aug 18 by member: clay pot baker
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both. when one plateaus, often the other is busy. and stay on plan and believe the one being nice!!!
15 Aug 18 by member: cynthiaaeh
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@cynthiaaeh, i love what you just said!!!
15 Aug 18 by member: jengetfit123
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With the amount of fat you have to lose, anyone who advises you to ignore the scale is either ignorant or irresponsible. Measurements are also useful, but as an addition to, not substitute for, the scale. Also, as others have pointed out, the mirror is a useful guide. Take pics now and update weekly so you can look back and set yourself straight when diet fatigue sets in. Good luck!
15 Aug 18 by member: jimmiepop
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Measurements and bodyfat% are more important to me.
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I just use the scale now, but once I start to work out, I'll definitely have to start measuring because muscle weighs more than fat (per volume for those who are pedantic than I am). So while the scale might say I'm staying the same or even gaining, the measurements might indicate how much muscle I'm actually gaining. There are calipers to help with that, as well.
15 Aug 18 by member: LZenn
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I do both. Scale almost daily but post once every two weeks on FS. I measure once a month. I redo my macros every few pounds lost. I enjoy when formerly tight clothes get looser. These are tools to help stay on track. Always do what works for you. Good luck!!
15 Aug 18 by member: kattay
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I agree both methods are fine. Recently I have started tracking body fat...
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15 Aug 18 by member: srossca
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