Scale It Down

While many dieters develop a love-hate relationship with their scales, it can be damaging to get too attached. Weight tends to fluctuate from day to day due to a variety of factors, such as hormone levels, fluid balance, and the development of new muscles as you increase your exercise regimen. Seeing the numbers go up and down can be confusing and frustrating. To allow for this variation, only weigh yourself once a week. Try to be as consistent as possible about your weigh-ins: Always weigh in on the same day of the week at around the same time and weigh in first thing in the morning after using the bathroom but before eating or drinking anything. Following these guidelines should help you see more accurate — and more encouraging — results.

Tip of the Day

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Remember that a strong component of a healthier lifestyle is feeling good, not just looking good. Be alert to the changes in your energy level, your mood, how quickly you fall asleep at night, and how rested you feel in the morning. All these signs are just as important as your size, if not more. So, be proud of yourself for how far you have come!

From the cheat to lose website www.cheattolosediet.com