When you’re trying to improve your health and fitness level one of the things many women focus on is the numbers o the scale. This can be a very frustrating and inaccurate way to truly measure health and fitness gains. Our weight can fluctuate between 3-5 pounds on a regular basis even when no fat has been gained or lost. Plus, a scale is measuring total body weight, not just fat. Did you know that muscle weighs more than fat?
There really are much better ways to tell if you’re making progress toward your health and fitness goals that have nothing to do with the number on the scale.
Want to stop feeling frustrated and ditch the scale? Keep reading to see what you should be paying attention to.
10 Best Ways to Measure Health
- Increased Energy Levels: Noticeable improvements in energy levels throughout the day, feeling more awake and alert.
- Improved Sleep Quality: Enjoying more restful and rejuvenating sleep, waking up feeling refreshed.
- Enhanced Strength and Endurance: Feeling stronger and able to handle physical tasks with greater ease. Noticing improvements in endurance during workouts or daily activities.
- Clothing Fit: Noticing that clothes fit better or feeling more comfortable in your favorite outfits.
- Mood and Mental Well-being: Experiencing improved mood, reduced stress levels, and increased mental clarity.
- Reduced Body Measurements: Seeing inches lost in key areas of the body, such as waist, hips, thighs, or arms.
- Increased Flexibility: Noticing improved flexibility and range of motion in joints and muscles.
- Improved Resting Heart Rate: Seeing a decrease in resting heart rate, indicating improved cardiovascular fitness.
- Lower Blood Pressure: Noticing a decrease in blood pressure readings, indicating better heart health.
- Overall Sense of Well-being: Feeling a greater sense of overall well-being, increased self-confidence, and improved body image.
What Really Matters
Remember, while the number on the scale can be a useful tool for tracking progress, these non-scale victories are equally important indicators of improved health and fitness. Focus on these achievements and celebrate your journey to a healthier you!
Our identity, the way we feel about ourselves and the things we do in our lives shouldn’t be determined by a number on a scale. By paying attention to the things in the list above, you can start to see the true progress you’re making. As your body gets healthier, you’ll feel better doing the things you love to do. That’s what improving your health is all about, living a more fulfilling life!
Have you been a slave to the scale and felt the frustration? Have you been able change your outlook and focus on what’s truly important?
Let me know, I’d love to hear from you!
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