Why the Scale Doesn't Tell the Full Story of the Weight Loss Journey

Introduction

Waaaaaitwhaaaaat's Reddit post documents her journey in losing weight and gaining muscle over three months. Her story shows how the scale doesn't show the whole picture of a person's weight loss journey.

Lifestyle change and exercise

Waaaaaitwhaaaaat lost a good portion of her weight by making a lifestyle change in May 2013. She started walking more and eating out less. However, her weight loss stalled in the fall, so she decided to take things more seriously. She joined Crossfit in December 2013 and has gone consistently a minimum of three times a week since then. In January, she added an additional heavy lifting two times a week on top of Crossfit, and that's when she noticed the most significant changes in her body.

Importance of tracking

Waaaaaitwhaaaaat began tracking her food intake in MyFitnessPal in January and followed If It Fits Your Macros (IIFYM). Despite her weight not moving, she's down one pant size since December and sees visible progress in her midsection based on the pictures.

Take progress pictures

Waaaaaitwhaaaaat advises that taking progress pictures is crucial. Despite her weight being the same, the pictures show the progress she's made in losing fat and gaining muscle. She also suggests that the lighting and the pose can make a difference in how you appear in pictures.

Conclusion

Waaaaaitwhaaaaat's story shows how the number on the scale doesn't show the full story of a person's weight loss journey. It's important to track your progress, take progress pictures, and not just rely on the scale to measure success. Each person's journey is unique, and it's best to find a method that works for you and stick to it.