Along the journey to weight loss and better health, we are likely to step on the scales often. However, the scales are only one small way to measure our success. We should also track our inches lost, BMI (if we have a means to get an accurate number ~ machine), blood work, activity and ability. And of course, the great feeling when we fit into a smaller size. The other measurements can be a huge encouragement when the scale isn’t showing the results we desire.
At the beginning our my journey, I had had a series of tests done. These tests showed numbers that were all over the place. Some things were too high and others were too low. Then, just a little over a year into my new healthier lifestyle, I had the same series of tests done again. This time, my numbers were optimal! What a huge change in just over a year.
When I started exercising, I would only walk half a mile and I was out of breath and exhausted. Then, I worked up to over 7 miles and now I am working on running and jogging more.
Have you had your numbers checked? Can you share a way you are measuring progress? What improvements are you seeing?