Hi!,
Let me ask you something.
Have you ever followed your diet perfectly for a week — exercised daily — and then stepped on the scale only to find the number had not moved?
I have. Many times.
And it almost made me quit.
Today I want to tell you why the scale lied to me — and why it is probably lying to you too.
⚖️ Why The Scale Number Does Not Tell The Full Story
Your body weight is made up of many things —
Fat mass
Muscle mass
Water weight
Food in digestive system
Bone density
Organ weight
When you diet and exercise — fat decreases.
But simultaneously —
Muscle increases. Muscle weighs more than fat per volume. Water fluctuates. One extra glass of water = 1kg on scale. Food weight varies. A heavy meal can show 1-2kg extra temporarily.
So the scale number can stay the same — or even go up — while you are actually losing fat and getting healthier.
📊 My Real Experience
During my 25KG weight loss journey — there were weeks where the scale did not move at all.
I was walking 10,000 steps daily. Eating right. Sleeping well.
But the number stayed the same for 10-12 days straight.
I almost stopped.
Then I noticed something else —
My clothes were getting looser. My energy was higher. My face looked slimmer.
The fat was going — the scale just was not showing it yet.
This is called a weight loss plateau — and it happens to everyone.
✅ What To Track Instead Of Just Weight
Track these 4 things every week —
1. Clothes fit — Are they getting looser? ✅
2. Energy levels — Do you feel better? ✅
3. Photos — Take a weekly photo — compare monthly ✅
4. Measurements — Waist, chest, hips — these show fat loss clearly ✅
The scale is just one data point.
Your body is changing even when the scale says otherwise.
Trust the process. Trust your habits. The number will follow. 🙏
🎯 This Week's Action
Stop weighing yourself daily.
Weigh yourself once a week — same day, same time, same conditions.
Monday morning — after bathroom — before breakfast.
That is your only weigh-in of the week.
Everything else — focus on habits. Not numbers. 💪
See you Monday! 🌅
Dr. Pulkit Trivedi Professor | Walker | Runner | Weight Loss Coach in Progress 📍 Ahmedabad, India
P.S. — The scale lied to me for weeks. My consistency never did. Keep going — even when the number does not move. 🙏