Nutritionist says, "weight loss is more than a number on a scale"

We are almost done with January, if you have stuck with your health and fitness resolutions so far then WAY TO GO!! Usually a few weeks into a new program 1 of 2 things start to happen. 1. You hit a Plateau and don’t know where to go from there. 2. You become obsessed with THAT number on the scale!

As your Nutritionist in Alpharetta I am going to discuss the later, and why the number on the scale should not define your progress. Yes the scale is a great tool to use occasionally to track your goals, but that number does not determine your worth or the effort that you are putting in!

Being a Nutritionist in Alpharetta there a few factors and patterns I look for when tracking progress:
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1. Sleep Patterns- When adapting to a new Fitness and Diet regiment your sleep patterns will normally improve. Sleep plays a big role in both weight loss and your body functioning as a whole. So once your body is regulated to a new routine, your sleep patterns should improve.
2. Digestion- Incorporating a new diet is usually a shock to the system! Especially if you go from Taco Tuesdays, and Wine not Wednesdays to following a strict meal plan, and eliminating inflammatory foods from your diet.  Your body won’t make the change overnight, but once it does you will notice such a big change in how you metabolize your food and how it affects you on daily basis!
3. How your clothes Fit- Now this has to be my favorite! Yes the scale shows a number drop but does it make you feel and look better in that little black dress, or the tailored suit? I don’t think so! The way you feel in your clothes determines how you feel throughout the day. If you feel confident you will portray confidence!
4. Improvement in your conditioning - If you see the  strength in your body improving, or if  you can run a longer distance, not get out of breath while chasing your kids, take that class at the gym that you were always terrified of then those are true results!

By limiting yourself to just focusing on that number you are losing track of all the hard work you have put in. No one else can see that number but you! But they can see hard work, dedication, and focus. Being your Nutritionist in Alpharetta I am here to help you hoan in on your goals and to focus on the real reason why you want to achieve them. Get past that number and focus on living a healthy life!

​If this is something you are interested please reach out to our amazing staff here at Thrive Health Systems! We are here to help! Please visit our website www.thrivehealthsystems.com or give us a call at the office 770-667-0099