© FitWay Personal Training & Wellness
Use the mirror, Not the scale
Most people will read this and continue weighing themselves obsessively. The problem with constantly weighing yourself is that it’s not an accurate way to determine your BMI. Muscle weighs more than fat. So during a fitness program, as you lose body fat, you gain muscle. You can be healthy and in shape at 185. You can also be unhealthy and out of shape at the same weight. It all depends on your lean tissue to fat ratio (BMI), not the number on the scale. Water weight also needs to be considered, especially if you’re a woman. A mirror is a great way to track results and progress. Taking before, during, and after photos is the best way to see the results. If you absolutely must weigh yourself, try to limit it to once a week.
© FitWay Personal Training & Wellness
Use the mirror, Not the
scale
Most people will read this and continue weighing themselves obsessively. The problem with constantly weighing yourself is that it’s not an accurate way to determine your BMI. Muscle weighs more than fat. So during a fitness program, as you lose body fat, you gain muscle. You can be healthy and in shape at 185. You can also be unhealthy and out of shape at the same weight. It all depends on your lean tissue to fat ratio (BMI), not the number on the scale. Water weight also needs to be considered, especially if you’re a woman. A mirror is a great way to track results and progress. Taking before, during, and after photos is the best way to see the results. If you absolutely must weigh yourself, try to limit it to once a week.
