03/02/2026
WEIGHT loss vs FAT loss 👀👇🏼
Okay let’s talk about it.
“Weight” on the scales is the gravity of your body on a scale that produces a number. This number is everything that is on you and in you.
Things that effect scale weight include:
Water retention
Hormones
Your monthly cycle
Undigested food sitting in your gut
Waste sitting in your bowl & bladder
Salt intake
Sleep
Stress
Alcohol consumption
DOMS
The list goes on…
Where as FAT is what is says in the tin 🤷🏻♀️
That’s why in the picture above, I’m the SAME weight on the first and the second last pic, but two COMPLETELY different shapes.
The pic in the brown co-ord, I’m 3kg heavier than I currently am… but I’m leaner. I’m sitting about 61kg currently (black outfit), but have lost a lot of muscle mass through dropping my training intensity and frequency since becoming a mum.
My body fat/shape has changed through diet and exercise, but my WEIGHT on the scales stayed roughly the same 🤷🏻♀️
A lower scale weight also doesn’t mean a healthier you. Red bikini pic for example, lowest weight I’ve ever been, but I don’t exactly look healthy do I 🤣👀
I encourage clients to take measurements and photos as the TRUE indicator of progress.
Because I only work with females, our monthly cycles can play havoc with scale weight.
Where as pictures never lie 🤞🏼
And it’s good to actually SEE your progress visually ☺️🙏🏼
So next time you get down about the scale not budging, please remember the above ☝🏼
Also think about improving health as a WHOLE.
Focussing on eating BETTER doesn’t always mean eating less 🍏
Move more 🕺🏻
Get outdoors 🌤
Prioritise your sleep, rest and recovery ✨
Manage your stress better 😵💫
Look after your gut health 🏥
Once you start to take care of your body, the fat loss will come as a result of this 🙏🏼
For tailored coaching from someone who just “gets it”, with no contract, message me 🚀
And check out www.BodybyBeth.co.uk
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