When it comes to building muscle, burning fat, and transforming your overall body composition ... tracking your progress is essential.
But if you’re not doing it the right way, it can quickly become discouraging ... and even lead you off track.
You've probably had thoughts like:
“I didn’t lose any weight this week.”
“The scale didn’t budge and I have been working so hard.”
“It’s been over a month and I have only lost 5 pounds.”
“Why did my husband lose weight so much faster than me.”
“My scale never changes, I am just going to give up.”
Sound familiar?
You’re not alone. These are things we hear all the time when helping people track their progress.
The truth is, most of us rely too heavily on the number on the scale. The scale absolutely holds a place and it can absolutely be used as a tool to track progress ... but it's by no means the only tool.
The scale only measures one thing ... a number.
And that number can vary based on multiple variables:
-Water retention
-Sleep quality
-Stress levels
-Fluctuations in hormones
...Among many other factors.
So, you have to understand … it really is just a number.
Nothing more, nothing less.
That number does not mean we're not seeing success. In fact, that scale number can be very deceiving.
This why we recommend tracking progress in multiple ways:
1) Taking Progress Pictures
This is one of the most powerful ways to see change over time. The scale might stay the same, but your photos can tell a very different story.
Weekly photos allow you to see your transformation. Changes in posture, muscle tone, and body shape that can’t be seen by just a number. When you compare side-by-side photos, it’s clear proof that what you’re doing is working.
2) Inbody Scanners
The Inbody machine is an amazing way to see numbers that are much more than just your weight on a scale.
These machines can measure your muscle mass, your fat mass, your body fat percentage, your water weight ... and even how many calories you burn throughout the day!
This can be extremely beneficial because if you are losing fat but also building muscle … that number on the scale may not change!
BUT… that's a great indicator that you are changing your actual body composition!
You’ll have access to these InBody scanners when you join our 8-Week Fall Operation Transformation Challenge, so you can track your real progress week by week ... and see just how much your body is transforming.
3) How You Feel
This is often the most overlooked form of progress.
Maybe your energy is higher, you’re sleeping better, your mood has improved, your skin looks clearer ... or you can climb the stairs without getting winded.
These are all powerful signs of progress ... and they usually show up before the scale moves. Pay attention to how your body feels and performs, not just what it weighs.
Now it's time to put these progress-tracking tips into action and see real results this season.
Join our 8-Week Fall Operation Transformation Challenge today and get all the tools you need to track your progress, stay consistent, and crush your goals.
And remember ... the best individual transformation takes home a $10,000 Grand Prize, while the top duo will split $15,000!
*This post was written by Andrew Lynn, who has a Bachelor's in Science Nutrition and Dietetics. He is also a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and NASM Certified Fitness Nutrition Specialist.