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Three Reasons to Avoid the Scale

  • Scale measurements can negatively impact mood and self-worth, leading to unhealthy habits and anxiety, especially when numbers are the sole focus of a fitness journey.
  • Achieving consistent, accurate scale measurements requires stringent conditions like weighing in daily at the same time and conditions, but even then, readings can fluctuate and frustrate based on many internal and external factors.
  • Factors influencing daily weight include water retention due to stress, sodium intake, sleep quality, meal timings, fiber intake, alcohol consumption, and environmental conditions.
  • Using a 5-7 day average for weigh-ins is recommended to mitigate daily fluctuations and consider overall trends rather than focusing on individual day-to-day changes.
  • Alternatives to the scale include using physical measurements (like waist and hip size), observing how clothes fit, taking progress photos, and noting visual changes in the body.
  • Being self-aware of how the scale’s readings affect your mental state is crucial; if negative feelings arise frequently, it's advisable to step away from regular weigh-ins and explore other forms of measurement.
  • A supportive coach and self-education in fitness and emotional management can help mitigate the negative impacts of scale use in a fitness journey.

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