30 Seconds SummaryTrust the process, don’t always trust the scale
- The scale can mislead by hiding the truth about your body composition changes due to factors like water retention or increased food intake.
- Unexpected weight fluctuations can occur both when gaining and losing weight, often influenced by dietary changes, stress, or exercise intensity.
- When gaining weight, a sudden drop might just be a shift in water weight, not actual loss of muscle or fat.
- Similarly, a sudden increase during weight gain or weight loss phases can be misleading, reflecting temporary changes like increased sodium intake or stress.
- Weight plateaus can occur during both gaining and losing phases, which might signify a pending 'growth spurt' or the need for a slight caloric adjustment.
- It's important to consider other metrics beyond the scale such as waist measurements, pictures, and overall well-being to truly assess progress.
- Trust the process and use a combination of tools (like tracking food intake and gym performance) for a comprehensive view of your health and fitness progress.
Revive Stronger
Steve Hall
