Using scales to track weight loss can be misleading because they only measure the total weight of your body, which includes bones, muscles, fat, and water. This means that changes in your muscle mass, hydration levels, and other factors can affect the number on the scale, even if you’re making progress in terms of body fat loss.

In addition, weight can fluctuate from day to day due to a variety of factors, such as diet, exercise, hormone fluctuations, and even the time of day. This means that the number on the scale may not accurately reflect your progress over time.

Instead of relying solely on the scale, it’s important to use a combination of methods to track your progress. Some other ways to measure progress include:

Measurements:

Use a tape measure to track changes in your waist, hips, thighs, and other areas. This is how I measured my weight loss while I was developing my new eBook Lose Weight after Menopause – A Simple How-To Guide.

Photos:

Take photos of yourself at regular intervals to see physical changes in your body. You might balk at this, but actually we do need to get used to looking at ourselves in the mirror and loving what we see. Too many of us shy away from the body we live in, even though it’s the only one we’ve got and we need to love it, look after it, nurture it!

Fitness tests:

Track your progress using fitness tests such as the number of push-ups you can do or how long you can hold a plank. This can be helpful if you exercise regularly.

Clothing fit:

Pay attention to how your clothes fit, as you may notice changes in your body before the scale reflects them. This is definitely something I do. I have a pair of shorts which I bring out every summer, so in the spring I check to see if they are still comfy, and if not, I take action!

It’s important to remember that weight loss is about more than just the number on the scale. Focus on making healthy lifestyle changes and be patient, as progress can take time.

For a comprehensive yet simple diet to follow for losing weight when you’re post-menopausal, simply checkout my eBook Lose Weight After Menopause.  It has lots of advice, tips and tricks on losing menopause belly fat.

Love Dez

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