scales are E-V-I-L!

Measuring girth, height, length, volume, are potentially fair assessments of quantity. But in terms of body mass, scales are typically unfair, and often compromise weight loss programs.

Why are they unfair? Well let's see, if they don't measure lean mass, bone density, water weight, it is likely that your numbers are not going to be adequately summarize your weight.

Does that change a persons desire to use it like it's some street carnival fortune teller? Heck no!

Do I shutter when people become so obsessed with their numbers that they forget that they need to build muscle mass? Yes!

Most of us want to be the number we were in highschool, and yet we forget that those lanky bodies were equated to youth, walking immensely, and keeping active. As we get older we lose muscle mass, become sedentary, drive, and yet we continue to eat the same diet we consumed in our youth, expecting similar results of yesteryear.

Very rare occurence that you will achieve your highschool weight.

If you really want to have a sucessful weight loss program, measure yourself at the onset if you must, and then in 6-8 weeks (again if you must). Otherwise let your clothes tell you how you are progressing. In that regard, find an outfit you love and try it on in the size you realistically want to be. In the progress of a well structure exercise program and a modified portion controlled diet, try that garment on regularly. Notice the changes?

Scales are E-V-I-L! Women beware!