What’s the best way to track my weight loss?
healthy’s Niki Rein on the downside of scales, eating protein post-workout, and whether you really need a personal trainer
THE TRAINER QA
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To measure my progress, is it best to use scales or a tape measure?
(A) Getting on the scales is demoralising for most people because they will always want to weigh less. Instead, focus on how you look and feel. If you’re building muscle with exercise, you’ll look leaner and tape measurements will decrease – but as muscle weighs more than fat, your weight may stay the same or increase. I’m a big believer in using body measurements instead of scales.