The Best Way to Track Your Fitness Progress

Progress can show up in MANY different ways in our lives. We have to remember scale weight is literally the LEAST important factor when it comes to measuring progress.⠀ ⠀

Yea, I said it. Screw the scale!

If you’re fixating on your weight, consider these alternative ways you might still be making progress toward your fitness goals.

• You’re able to maintain a new lower weight range- you may not be losing on a consistent basis but keep in mind that maintenance IS progress

• Circumference measurements are decreasing while weight is staying the same

• You have more energy throughout the day. The little things you do on the daily like walking up stairs are much easier than they ever were

• You feel stronger in your workouts and less winded when doing cardio

• You are not experiencing pain from previous injuries or current injuries

• You’re able to prepare a healthy meal for yourself, even if you hate cooking!

• You’re not always in love with your body but most days you’re cool with it

• You’re journaling/meditating/doing something for your mental health on a weekly basis

• You’re sleeping throughout the night

• You’re feeling less stressed & experiencing a more peaceful relationship with food ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

So many of us tend to fixate on the scale out of habit but honestly these smaller victories throughout the week matter MORE than that fluctuating number. Try focusing on the journey and I promise you the destination will come a lot easier.⠀

Need help or have questions about your progress?