How Often Do You Weigh Yourself?

Do you weigh yourself?

There’s always a debate in the fitness and nutrition world – some believe the scale is the enemy, others embrace it wholeheartedly.

So what’s the deal with scales?

How often, if at all, should you weigh yourself?

We’ll present both sides of the argument.

To Weigh or Not to Weigh…

First, the problems with the scale – it doesn’t differentiate between muscle and fat.

It gives you a straightforward number.

But what if you’re an active mom who exercises 5 days per week and has some lean muscle, for example?

Or what if you’re an athlete with more muscle and low body fat?

Does that number on the scale really matter?

On the flip side, if you’re trying to lose weight – study after study suggests that those who weigh themselves more frequently are more successful at losing and maintaining their weight loss.

Data from the National Weight Control Registry, a database whose members have lost an average of 66 lbs and kept it off for nearly 6 years, shows one positive habit is that 75% of those in the Registry is that they weigh themselves at least one time each week.

And research from renowned obesity researcher, Rena Wing, has shown weighing daily is even more effective.

Why?

The idea here is to make sure the scale is headed in the right direction.

You want to keep your weight in check and “catch” if the scale starts going up or doesn’t move.

If you never weigh yourself, this wouldn’t be possible.

Sure, there are daily fluctuations, but if you’re a 40 year old mom of 2 who is overweight or obese, the number on the scale should be going down if you’re making the right food choices and even when you are exercising regularly.

Two sides to the argument.

We suggest weighing yourself once weekly, but know that your self worth isn’t defined by the number on the scale – don’t live and die by it, but awareness (vs. avoidance) is important.

What do you think?

Are scales a friend or a foe?

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I hear these words ALL the time . ” Sam, I hit a plateau and I’m not losing”. When I hear these words 99% of the time it’s not a plateau it’s just non compliance.

Let me remind you……..

A “real weight loss plateau” is when someone is following their exercise and nutrition program to the tee for at least 3-4 weeks without any changes in their weight or body composition.

The other day my very good friend/client Patty stopped in at my office and we had a little discussion about weight loss plateaus and lifestyle.

You’re going to be SHOCKED to see my point of view on this video.

Frankly I am shocked myself because a few years ago I did not have the same point of view.

Did I get older and wiser with age or just plain softer?

If you’re interested in my “plateau buster program” then make sure to leave a comment on the section below. I need at least 20 comments to motivate me to give away my secret.

How To Get More Muscle Tone

1. Set a goal as of today & work out exactly how you are going to get there.

For example, if you see yourself as 20
pounds heavier in six months, break down exactly how you
are going to get there. You see, you need to set goals and
keep to them. Your mind will then be constantly aware of
these goals and work towards them. If you don’t know
where you want to go, then you will never get there! You
need to be specific and have a plan.

2. Change your routine as often as is needed to keep progressing.

By this, one doesn’t mean changing what
works for you, but changing the order of your exercises,
reps, sets and ultimately moving away from those
exercises which are not giving you results.

3. You must train with progressive poundages in order to make size &strength gains.

Don’t just keep switching around your exercises never getting stronger on any of
them, make sure that you have beaten you personal
best poundage for the current rep range you are working
with before moving on to another exercise. Progressive
poundage combined with training variety will unlock
new growth for you!

4. Don’t overtrain!

Don’t train too long or too often. Keep
it intense and try to “work the muscle”, rather than “lift
the weights”! Get a pump and feel your muscles doing
the work.

5. Consume Whey protein within half an hour of finishing your training.

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Have another shake before going to sleep
and one upon awakening. This ensures that you are
getting quality protein at the most crucial times in
your bodybuilding day!

6. Drink lots and lots of water.

The majority of your body
is made up of water, drink at least 2 quarts a day. Do
this and you will get a lot bigger!

7. Don’t take anything which produces estrogen.

These being foods such as Soya, Cannabis or alcohol.

8. Sleep at least 8 hours a night!

Growth takes place when you are asleep. No sleep, no growth!

9. Take a multivitamin everyday!

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Make sure your body gets the micro-nutrient it needs to function optimally.

10. Don’t give up!

This cannot be emphasized enough.

As long as you are motivated in the first place &
persistent, you will get the bigger muscles that you want!!

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I was recently at an industry event in Las Vegas and My colleague Ian Heart of Earth Fit Fitness asked me for a quick interview.

In this video I talk about ways to achieve your fitness goals and how working out should be a non-negotiable part of your life just like brushing our teeth and taking a shower. What do you think about that?

I believe that working out should be a part of our daily hygiene. After all you wouldn’t dare go to work without taking a shower and brushing your teeth now would you?