Don't Be A Slave To The Scale

Society has taught us through the media that the almighty scale and the magic number that appears on it is the answer to some sort of question. Like we can all be rolled into one and described by that number. There are millions of charts out there that tell us where that number should be when we are a certain height and age. Don’t let any of them stand in your way to achieving the Fit Over Forty goal. The charts should be used as a guideline at most.

The scale is one of many tools that you should use when you are on your weight loss journey. It is only a tool though, not a true indication of your overall fitness level.
On your weight loss track, keep the scale numbers in check. Weighing yourself daily and being obsessed by the changes in the number can be hard on you mentally. Weight loss is a life long journey, not a short vacation. The scale should be treated as a guide.

One of the other guides you need to use is body measurements. At the start of your journey you should take all of your measurements. Measure your chest, hips, stomach and your thighs and biceps. Monthly you should re-measure yourself. The changes in your inches may be slow but they will also let you know where you are in your plan for fitness over 40.

I believe overall success on your plan should be measured on how you feel. Your health and how you feel should be your check point. When starting a weight loss and exercise program, you will have many ups and down, high and low points. The bottom line is that by being Fit Over Forty you will achieve your ultimate health, and in turn, you will have truly met your goal. Don’t become a slave to your scale.

Take Care,

Allison Holt
Fit Over Forty