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Hi all! I read several times about people measuring for inches and thought it was a bunch of bull, but I have to say I am now a full blown believer. My weight loss has been very good and very steady up until 2 months ago when it slowed significantly. My trainer recommended we measure because she said my body was changing and I needed to stop being so tied to the number on the scale. Well, I got measured the first time in May. In June, I lost 8 inches. I just got measured again yesterday and lost another 5 1/2 inches. I may have only lost 2-3 pounds from June to July but as we get nearer to where we should be, and with working out, we are building more muscle. I actually have muscles on my arms and legs that I've never seen before. So while I'm not thrilled that I only lost 2-3 pounds, getting measured re-energized me and reinforced that this is a journey for a lifetime and not a race. Hope it helps someone else :)

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Your trainer is a wise one! It is vital that you keep track of your measurements for just that reason, especially once one starts lifting. Like you said, lifting shapes your body, builds muscle, etc. You may not see it immediately reflected on the scale, but your clothes will definitely start fitting better.

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one way to not be tied to the number on the scale is to get rid of the scale. That is what I am aiming for. Hard to know if you are stalling if there is no weight record. IMHO--probably harder to do than to say. will let you know how it goes.

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one way to not be tied to the number on the scale is to get rid of the scale. That is what I am aiming for. Hard to know if you are stalling if there is no weight record. IMHO--probably harder to do than to say. will let you know how it goes.

Let me know how that goes. I'm too afraid to do that lol

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Weight loss slowed? Make sure you measure!

Ahhhhh, no truer words have been said!!! :)

you will see the difference in your body by your measurements

check your breast measurements - can be very uplifting :lol:

i said prior to WLS i was going to take continuous measurements - and do a blog

best laid plans of mice and men :mellow:

never did!!! :angry:

kathy

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