experience they seem to work better for some people than others. Readings can be distorted by the amount of water and food in your system, changes
in circulation rate (such as following exercise or a stressful experience) and even body temperature. I recommend using them first thing in the morning straight after you get out of bed, that way
you’ll be keeping conditions as similar as you can each time you step on them. Even though the readings may not be very accurate you can still use them to get a rough idea of your
progress.
This brings me to a question I get asked all the time: how often should you step on the scale? I’ve found that different strategies suit different people, but generally, while people are
working towards fat loss I recommend getting on the scales once per day.
Now, I know this may well go against advice you’ve been given elsewhere and you may be surprised to hear it coming from me, given that I’ve just explained that I’d prefer you
didn’t focus too much on weight. So let me explain. There are several reasons I recommend this, firstly, and most importantly, so people can see overall trends in their weight and body-fat
levels. As explained, both weight and body-fat readings can fluctuate on a day-to-day basis, so recording them daily allows people to see temporary changes for the blips that they are, rather than
getting mistakenly concerned or excited about them. It can also serve as a daily reminder of your goals. Plus it can help you to make the connection between the foods you’ve been eating and
the current weight and composition on your body. If you eat too many fattening foods one day and struggle to lose fat for a few days afterwards, you’ll have a good idea what might have caused
your progress to stall.
Daily weighing may not be for you. It doesn’t suit everyone and you are, of course, free to choose whatever weighing protocol you like. In fact, you do not have to use scales at all if you
don’t want to. Some people prefer just to measure or look at how their clothes fit or take scale readings weekly or even monthly. If something like that is what you think will work best for
you, then go with it. But the daily option is there for you if you want it. Just because a lot of popular diet plans/groups/gurus have told you not to, doesn’t mean you can’t do it now
if that’s what you want to do. By now you should be fully aware that weight is not necessarily a good gauge of how good you look or how much fat you are carrying and that the numbers will
fluctuate daily. You also understand why you’re looking for a general trend rather than a daily drop. So, if you are an adult and have no history of eating disorders or obsession with weight
then go ahead and step on the scales every morning if you want to. It’s your body and you’re taking control now. That’s what the Fat Burn Revolution is all about.
keeping a journal
I highly recommend you record your experiences, daily diet and workout session details in a journal. If you’re a stationery fan you could
treat yourself to an attractive notepad that you’ll enjoy writing in or if you prefer a keyboard to pen and paper there’s digital version available to download at juliabuckley.co.uk .
Keeping a journal is a very effective, tried-and-tested tool to help you achieve your goals. It forces you to think about what you have and haven’t done (or have and haven’t eaten).
For many people the mere fact that they know they are going to have to write everything they eat down in a journal helps them to eat a better diet. Knowing that they can’t just cram foods
down their throats and then conveniently forget about it makes them stop and think twice about their food choices. Seeing these details written down somehow makes them seem more ‘real’
and relevant, which encourages more mindful decision-making.
Secondly, journal keeping can shed light on the cause and effect of your actions. For
in circulation rate (such as following exercise or a stressful experience) and even body temperature. I recommend using them first thing in the morning straight after you get out of bed, that way
you’ll be keeping conditions as similar as you can each time you step on them. Even though the readings may not be very accurate you can still use them to get a rough idea of your
progress.
This brings me to a question I get asked all the time: how often should you step on the scale? I’ve found that different strategies suit different people, but generally, while people are
working towards fat loss I recommend getting on the scales once per day.
Now, I know this may well go against advice you’ve been given elsewhere and you may be surprised to hear it coming from me, given that I’ve just explained that I’d prefer you
didn’t focus too much on weight. So let me explain. There are several reasons I recommend this, firstly, and most importantly, so people can see overall trends in their weight and body-fat
levels. As explained, both weight and body-fat readings can fluctuate on a day-to-day basis, so recording them daily allows people to see temporary changes for the blips that they are, rather than
getting mistakenly concerned or excited about them. It can also serve as a daily reminder of your goals. Plus it can help you to make the connection between the foods you’ve been eating and
the current weight and composition on your body. If you eat too many fattening foods one day and struggle to lose fat for a few days afterwards, you’ll have a good idea what might have caused
your progress to stall.
Daily weighing may not be for you. It doesn’t suit everyone and you are, of course, free to choose whatever weighing protocol you like. In fact, you do not have to use scales at all if you
don’t want to. Some people prefer just to measure or look at how their clothes fit or take scale readings weekly or even monthly. If something like that is what you think will work best for
you, then go with it. But the daily option is there for you if you want it. Just because a lot of popular diet plans/groups/gurus have told you not to, doesn’t mean you can’t do it now
if that’s what you want to do. By now you should be fully aware that weight is not necessarily a good gauge of how good you look or how much fat you are carrying and that the numbers will
fluctuate daily. You also understand why you’re looking for a general trend rather than a daily drop. So, if you are an adult and have no history of eating disorders or obsession with weight
then go ahead and step on the scales every morning if you want to. It’s your body and you’re taking control now. That’s what the Fat Burn Revolution is all about.
keeping a journal
I highly recommend you record your experiences, daily diet and workout session details in a journal. If you’re a stationery fan you could
treat yourself to an attractive notepad that you’ll enjoy writing in or if you prefer a keyboard to pen and paper there’s digital version available to download at juliabuckley.co.uk .
Keeping a journal is a very effective, tried-and-tested tool to help you achieve your goals. It forces you to think about what you have and haven’t done (or have and haven’t eaten).
For many people the mere fact that they know they are going to have to write everything they eat down in a journal helps them to eat a better diet. Knowing that they can’t just cram foods
down their throats and then conveniently forget about it makes them stop and think twice about their food choices. Seeing these details written down somehow makes them seem more ‘real’
and relevant, which encourages more mindful decision-making.
Secondly, journal keeping can shed light on the cause and effect of your actions. For
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