Since beginning this blog, whenever I reached a weight loss plateau or gained weight, I would smack myself upside the head and regret not taking my measurements before starting my journey.
I try to do everything I have read when recording my weight. I weigh in wearing the same clothing, my workout clothes and tennis shoes. I use the scale in the women's locker room at the fitness center and try to make sure it is in about the same location each time I weigh.
My workout schedule fluctuates, though. Some days my husband wants to come with me and I have to wait for him. Other days are so full of other plans and things which must be done that we don't get to the gym until late. My weight can fluctuate depending on whether I have eaten or drunk anything prior to the time I arrive at the gym. It can also fluctuate for the week prior to my period (although I am entering menopause so my period doesn't arrive on schedule anymore.)
As I remember from the past, measurements are more motivating and less dependent upon the time of day you take them.
Well, I finally have my tape measure ready and will be recording my measurements in a small notebook I bought for the purpose. This way, if the scale goes "Boo! Hiss!" when I get on it, maybe my measurement record can jeer right back.
Weighing in on a scale does have its benefits. For one thing, if you notice your weight staying the same, you can tweak your diet or intensify your exercise and get back to a losing pattern. If you are gaining, it's a warning sign for you to examine the things which may have changed in your life to cause the fluctuation. Maybe a new medication is causing water retention. Maybe stress has tempted you to eat a bit more comfort food than you should.
The tape measure and the scales used together can be good motivational tools as you continue to lose weight and become fit. 'W' is for weighing in, only half of the picture of the healthier you.
Until my next post, think healthy, think fit.
Tips on how to record your measurements. "Beginners Guide to Measurement Tape Weight Loss" by Pam Gaulin.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/146685/beginners_guide_to_measurement_tape.html?cat=51
What measurements do I take? This article gives you tips.
http://www.ivillage.com/how-do-i-take-my-measurements/4-n-142316
I try to do everything I have read when recording my weight. I weigh in wearing the same clothing, my workout clothes and tennis shoes. I use the scale in the women's locker room at the fitness center and try to make sure it is in about the same location each time I weigh.
My workout schedule fluctuates, though. Some days my husband wants to come with me and I have to wait for him. Other days are so full of other plans and things which must be done that we don't get to the gym until late. My weight can fluctuate depending on whether I have eaten or drunk anything prior to the time I arrive at the gym. It can also fluctuate for the week prior to my period (although I am entering menopause so my period doesn't arrive on schedule anymore.)
As I remember from the past, measurements are more motivating and less dependent upon the time of day you take them.
Well, I finally have my tape measure ready and will be recording my measurements in a small notebook I bought for the purpose. This way, if the scale goes "Boo! Hiss!" when I get on it, maybe my measurement record can jeer right back.
Weighing in on a scale does have its benefits. For one thing, if you notice your weight staying the same, you can tweak your diet or intensify your exercise and get back to a losing pattern. If you are gaining, it's a warning sign for you to examine the things which may have changed in your life to cause the fluctuation. Maybe a new medication is causing water retention. Maybe stress has tempted you to eat a bit more comfort food than you should.
The tape measure and the scales used together can be good motivational tools as you continue to lose weight and become fit. 'W' is for weighing in, only half of the picture of the healthier you.
Until my next post, think healthy, think fit.
Tips on how to record your measurements. "Beginners Guide to Measurement Tape Weight Loss" by Pam Gaulin.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/146685/beginners_guide_to_measurement_tape.html?cat=51
What measurements do I take? This article gives you tips.
http://www.ivillage.com/how-do-i-take-my-measurements/4-n-142316
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