Weight Management Progress not Perfection

This is a long new journey that you are embarking on. There will be small victories along the way. When you are trying to set realistic goals, remember not to solely focus on the scale numbers. What is your overall goal? What chronic medical conditions are you managing? Do you have a goal with your medication? All of your answers are involved in the success of your weight management. This is a measurement of progress, not perfection. Remember the 3 details below to help you stay focused on your progress of weight management.

Muscle is Mass: As you become stronger and gain more muscle mass, you may notice the scale is not changing. Muscle is denser than fat, which can lead to scale measurement frustrations. Remind yourself of what you are working towards. Think of the progress you are making towards those goals. That progress is what you should be looking at more than the numbers on your scale.

Change of Habits: Part of weight management is figuring out what aspect of your behavior needs to be reviewed in order to live a healthy lifestyle. Are you too tired at the end of your workday to exercise? Do you rush through meals or cram in quick snacks? There are many factors involved in weight management. A real change in your habits can be an important measurement of progress. 

Positive Thinking: Remember the numbers on the scale do not define if you are healthy. You have learned so much about living a healthier lifestyle. In the previous section, 4 key numbers were discussed that are important in weight management. Don’t forget to celebrate those small changes!