29/10/2026
Something I’m hearing more and more is people getting caught up in the number on the scales.
A tiny increase in bodyweight and suddenly they think they’re going backwards.
These two photos are 5 months apart, yet I weigh exactly the same in both.
Now, I’m not saying the scales don’t matter. They absolutely have their place and can be a useful tool for tracking progress.
But your bodyweight is influenced by far more than just body fat.
Muscle mass, water retention, glycogen stores, food volume and plenty of other factors can all influence what you see when you step on the scales.
That’s why a small increase in weight doesn’t automatically mean you’ve gained fat, just as a drop doesn’t always mean you’ve lost it.
The scales should give you information, not dictate your mood.
Personally, I’m stronger than I’ve ever been and carrying more muscle than ever before, despite weighing the same as I did 5 months ago.
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