When I was working as a personal trainer, I constantly had clients that wanted to reduce the number they saw on the scale. After working out for two weeks, many would freak out because that scale number would go up - as a result of them gaining muscle mass, which weighs more than fat mass. We would reassure them that they really were losing weight - that the scale number shouldn't be the one they were focusing on, but the number of inches or body fat they were losing - those were the numbers that showed real progress.So your goal this week? Measure yourself. Measure your waist, arms, legs, and hips and make a note of them. Re-measure again in 4 weeks and use those numbers to track your progress. If you must weigh yourself on the scale, do it now, then put the scale away in the closet or somewhere and get it out again when you re-take your measurements. Instead of looking at the numbers everyday, focus on how your clothes fit, or how better you are sleeping, or how much more energy you have. After all - those are the measurements that show real progress.
