The Scale is LYING Just ask your Pants

I do not own a scale. In fact the only time I actually know my exact weight is when I go to the doctor or when we do a performance challenge at bootcamp and we have to weigh in.  My reason for not owning a scale is this. You know how they say that self talk is important and that we should only speak positive things to and about ourselves? Well that is sooooo true and I feel like the scale is just another voice telling us that we aren't doing it right or that we are failing and I just don't think we need that an annoying voice like that in our heads. 

So ask your pants!! When you are going through the fitness improvement process designate a pair of pants or a dress or whatever to be how you measure yourself. The last few times I went through the process of getting back in shape usually began because I put on a pair of jeans that either didn't fit quite the same or I just couldn't button them and realized it was that time again to buckle down (seriously no pun intended) and get back to the shape that I know I can be in. So this last time around I got serious and started with my usual 21 Day Sugar Detox plus bootcamp 4 times a week and  running at least 6 miles per week. This is the system that works best for me. After being only about 80% Paleo during the "holidays" Nov-February (YIKES) I had started to slowly gain weight, definitely slow down during a WOD (workout of the day) and I wasn't feeling as strong. After finishing the detox and increasing my running I feel amazing, much faster and stronger. I increased the weight in both my hands weights and my kettle bell. My designated "pants" are a little too big for me and I feel like I'm where I'm supposed to be. YET the scale barely moved and my fat % went up. SO... I lost 2 sizes and still no positive talk from the scale or that little BMI machine. You know why?? Because they are liars. ;) Throw away your scales people!! They don't love you and they certainly aren't going to pat you on the back for gaining a pound because you increased muscle mass. I'm just sayin'. :)
Blessings
Katie