There is exactly a month between these two photos and absolutely zero change in the scale. Yes, you read that right. I am the same weight in both. The scale may show no change, but my body says otherwise. .
I know it can be frustrating to step on that scale and see no change, but the scale is just ONE piece of information. Your body can be losing fat WHILE gaining muscle, which can lead to no change on the scale, but big changes in inches and body composition. One pound of muscle is so much more dense than a pound of fat, meaning they weigh the same, but muscle takes up less space!
So, before you go and throw in the towel on your fitness journey when the scale isn’t changing, be sure to take measurements, progress photos and try on your clothes to see how they fit. And always remember, no matter what your goal is – weight loss, toning, muscle building – nothing happens overnight. Give your body time to change.
I can’t wait for the day that I can come on here and shout to the world that I am back to my pre-baby weight, but in the meantime, I am celebrating all the other wins like lifting heavier weights, having my clothes fit better, my face slimming out and having the confidence to workout in a sports bra again!
Keep going. I am in the trenches with you. We GOT this!
And don’t forget, if you need help getting started, my New Year’s Bootcamp is open for enrollment!
