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zaphod:
It's even worse than that for women when they begin working out.  They'll dip then actually gain a little weight as the fat is replaced by muscle.  That's why I advocate not even using a scale- use a mirror.  Which is more important- what you weigh or how you look? 

ChadTower:

A number is a lot easier to honestly track than the mirror.  People lie to themselves when looking in the mirror.

tetsu96:
So the scales speak but the mirror lies?

I'd go with both actually - especially one of the BMI scales if possible.  Not that percentages are always encouraging, but if nothing shows progress you might get pissed and work out a bit harder next time.

Actually, measure what you do at / outside the gym working out too.  Your weights / reps / rests / runs / mileage / etc.  Seeing progress there should make everything else OK.

ChadTower:

--- Quote from: tetsu96 on May 04, 2007, 06:21:45 pm ---So the scales speak but the mirror lies?

--- End quote ---

No.  The person lies. 

KenToad:
The trick for me to stay in a good fitness routine is to find a partner who can be just as dedicated as me.  You can push him on his lazy days and he can do the same on yours.  Plus, it's just a lot nicer to have someone to talk to and perfect for lifting weights to have a rest between sets that lasts just a bit longer than it takes your partner to do his set.

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