Why the Scale Fluctuates and Why It Doesn’t Mean You’re Not Making Progress
It never fails that one of THE most frequently asked questions I receive is about the scale – specifically why it is or isn’t moving in a particular direction. The scale is a finicky tool, and its lack of transparency can lead you to believe that all of the hard work, time, and dedication your putting into healthy living isn’t paying off. But the truth is that body “weight” is influenced by so many factors outside of our control – those that don’t really change (height, bone density), and those that not only fluctuate from day-to-day, but sometimes from hour-to-hour! For years, I had a love-hate relationship with the scale… and from what I’ve heard, many of you can relate. I’d weigh myself in the morning and would essentially let the number that popped up dictate how the rest of my day would go. Many times, I’d step off the scale feeling down because I had gained a few pounds overnight. Even though I knew I didn’t gain body fat overnight, just seeing that higher number was enough for