The scale: things to know

That scale you have basically controls your life. Here, I'll show you how to manipulate it to get the lowest number possible, and how to deal with weight gain.

For electric scales

I personally own an electric scale, which means it counts every single ounce. Before you even think about weighing yourself, strip. Do not wear anything. It also helps to go to the bathroom before to get rid of unnecessary weight. Also, weigh yourself more than once and keep track of the numbers. I like to weigh myself three times and I try to count on the lowest number that comes up.

Non-electric scales

So... I didn't know what else to call these... Oh well. Anyway, these scales can be a little hard to read because you don't see a definite number like on electric scales. It is always best to know you exact weight down to the decimal, and the best way to do this is estimate. Pay really close attention to where the needle falls. Is it a little over to te right or left of the line? Again it always helps to use the restroom and take off your cloths when you weigh on these.

Weight gain

Oh no. You've stepped on the scale and you've gained a pound. Even if you fasted like crazy for a week, this is possible. When you restrict, your body slowly falls into starvation mode. After a few days, it will suck as much fat and nutrients as possible into your system. DO NOT LET YOUR BODY GO FULLY INTO STARVATION MODE. You have to eat just a little every day, or it will get harder to looses weight. I don't mean you have to binge, I mean you have to eat something with all little more substance than celery. And if you accidently binge, don't worry, but don't do it again. It's good to binge maybe once every two weeks, but don't do it too often or you'll gain weight.