10/24/15: The winner of our free DietBet game entry is…Lisa!!! And since I had several Lisas enter, the winning Lisa’s email address has something to do with stars. Lisa w/ stars, please check your inbox for instructions on how to claim your free entry. And for everyone else, thank you so much for entering! You have set some amazing goals for yourselves?you got this! 🙂
Here?s a question I?m asked frequently: ?Heidi, I?m following my diet so carefully, working out hard five days a week, and the scale is not budging! What am I doing wrong??
My answer? Nothing…You?re very possibly not doing anything wrong! In fact, you?ve been doing so many things right. It?s kinda? sad how we let that dumb number on the scale make us feel either over-the-moon elated or like a total failure.
Here are seven ways you can tell that all your hard work and dedication are paying off?no matter what number is on that darn scale:
- Do your clothes fit looser? If so, you’ve changed body fat into lean body mass (muscle) which will burn more fat. That?s a win!
- Have you lost inches? If you haven?t taken your measurements yet, go do it right now! And retake your measurements each time you weigh. You might be surprised at the results. 😉
- Do you just feel better? Do you have more energy? These are sure signs of a healthier body.
- Are you sleeping better? Again, another sign of a healthier body.
- A small weight gain or no weight loss could be due to what you ate recently. Sodium and carbs (yes, even the healthy ones) can cause water retention, so keep that in mind.
- Ladies, is it around that time of the month? Along with all the other ?lovely? things we get to experience during this time, temporary weight gain can be one of them. Remember, the key word here is temporary.
- Only weigh yourself once a week. I know. It?s so tempting to step on that scale more often just to see…but…if that number on the scale is not what you’d hoped, it can be pretty disappointing and lead to making some not-so-great choices. Your weight naturally fluctuates from day to day, so why set yourself up for some totally unnecessary frustration? If you?re carb cycling, weigh yourself weekly on the morning of day 6 for most cycles (most number of days post Reward Day and after the most number of low-carb days).
And here’s a bonus tip: Chris and I are hosting another DietBet game?”Thanksgiving Slim Down”?that begins on October 27th, and I’m giving away one free entry right here! To enter, leave me a comment below telling me one thing you’re going to do to keep your transformation goals front and center during the holidays AND share this post on social media. And I want to be able to find you, so please tag me and use the hashtag #thanksgivingslimdown. You have until midnight, Friday, October 23, to enter, and one winner will be randomly chosen and announced right here on Saturday, October 24. And don’t forget to sign up for our game: DietBet.com/ChrisPowell.
So there you have it…my sure-fire tips for winning that battle with your scale. 🙂
Xoxo,
Heidi
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186 Responses
I have had 2 brain surgeries and its left the right side of my body quite numb. It’s so hard to find a regiment that I can do. Medication leaves me bloated all the time, so frustrating! Maybe your plan can help me. I want to loose 6-7 pounds. Not a crazy goal but I’m so stuck, I feel gross and clothes are too tight! ?
Ty!!!!
My eldest brother passed in an auto accident just a couple days before my birthday in July. I have basically been derailed since he passed. However over the past month I have made significant effort to get my “mojo” back. I have gone back to being Gluten free, dairy free and sugar free. Im now on day 5 (again) as Ive had a few slips previously. Back to working out. I battle pcos and hypothyroidism and its exceptionally hard for me to loose. I have planned out meals and make several meals on Sunday to keep me prepared during the week. My main goal is to never stop starting…so that if there is a slip, I dust myself off and get right back up!
Honestly, just planning ahead will be key for me. It’s when I’m not prepared that I stray from good food choices.
As I get back into the groove of things, it’s most helpful when I have healthy snacks on hand! Cucumbers, broccoli, carrots. These things are usually a lot better tasting, but a pain if theyre not ready to eat right away.
Also – Im getting married next July! Yay! My future husband is a chef and always cooks nutritious meals. As I become a stepmom to an awesome 5 year old boy, and as we start our own family, I want to be healthy for them. Its time to start working on that now.
Im sticking to 6 small meals a day. Lots of water and upping my protein intake
I will keep getting my regular workouts in and be mindful of what I eat at parties. I will wear my fit bit and get 10,000 steps in daily!
lowered took 18 kilos and still concentrated in the 20 that I still missing. is not easy, I am now unable to lose more. I try not to think about it and stay focused. lots of water, zero sugar and zero flour!
#thanksgivingslimdown
I am going to remind myself that I can do it. Stay active, hydrated and eat to live, not live to eat!
Heidi,
Both you abd Chris have been a great inspiration. We have had office 90 day challenges that we share with you when you come in. You are so sweet to always answer our questions! After reading your ladt book I made copies, stared the challenge and had everyone encouraged to carb cycle! The only problem was I was starving. Then you magically appeared and I said Heidi I’m starving. You felt bad, gave me the sweetest hug and said veggies have never made us fat-EAT up!!! That has stuck with me for two years!! I would love a chance to win a free bet spot! Thank you again. I now habe weekly challenges with our fitbits! Goals goals
I am down 37lbs since February this year and I still have 23 to go to hit my goal. I am going to continue to work hard, gym 5 days a week and track my calories. My sister is getting married next July and as her Maid of Honor, I want to stand next to her, proud to be in the skin I’m in.