Introduction to the scales

It's important to remember that while the scale is a helpful way to gauge your progress, it's by no means the only way. Part of weighing yourself the right way is recognizing that the number on the scale doesn't always tell the whole story. It is probably the easiest and most accessible, but also the most inaccurate. Unfortunately, it will regularly lie to you about your progress, especially if you are female. The scale measures everything, although we tend to think it measures one thing…FAT.

We need to remember that every sip of water, every bite of food, your bones, muscles, organs, fat will show in that singular number. There's no way to distinguish between what you're gaining (which could be water) or losing (which, again, could be water).If you are going to use the scales as well as measuring, It's paramount that you measure first thing in the morning before eating or drinking anything. Every time you retake your measurements, take them at the same time, under the same circumstances so you can trust the results.

its also important to note that your hormone levels at different points of your

monthly cycle also can greatly impact the number you see on the scale. And, in fact, can cause you to fluctuate up to 7lbs in a single day! This is why we encourage multiple tracking methods in order to properly monitor progress.

The 4 things to follow

1. Weigh yourself once a week

If you're tracking progress, you might be tempted to hop on the scale daily — don't! There's no reason to weigh yourself more than once a week. With daily water fluctuations, body weight can change drastically on a day-to-day basis, weighing yourself at the same time weekly will give you a more accurate picture.

2. Weigh yourself in the morning

When your weekly weigh-in rolls around, don't hop on the scale after drinking a bottle of water or eating a meal. For the most accurate weight, weigh yourself first thing in the morning. Set a reminder on your phone the night before. Weighing yourself in the morning is most effective because you've had adequate time to digest and process food (your overnight fast'). It won't be affected by what you've eaten or haven't quite processed yet.

3. Keep factors consistent

If you want the number on the scale to be accurate, you have to keep the variables to a minimum. If you weigh yourself naked one week and decked out in workout clothes the next, the number on the scale is going to be different — but it's going to have nothing to do with how much weight you've gained or lost. Be consistent when you weigh yourself. Weigh yourself at the same time. If you go to the bathroom before you jump on the scale, go before you do it again next time. Did you weigh yourself without clothes? Keep it that way, or wear the same clothes week to week.

4.Track your progress

You weigh yourself once a week. You see the number on the scale go down. But if you really want to squeeze the most benefit out of your relationship with your scale, you need to track your progress. Tracking your weight loss with the app will help you get a better overall picture of what's happening with your body. It'll help you identify patterns, make sure things are moving in the right direction, and can also motivate you to keep going when you feel like abandoning your diet and weight loss goals.