Tracking Progress Without Obsessing Over the Scale

I get it—the scale can mess with your head. But fat loss is not just about pounds. I teach my clients to track other indicators too: strength gains, energy levels, how clothes fit, and even mood.

The scale might fluctuate due to water, hormones, or sleep. That doesn’t mean you’re failing. I weigh myself weekly—not daily—and combine it with photos and tape measurements. It gives a fuller picture.

Don’t give your bathroom scale all the power. Your body is changing in ways it can’t always measure—and that’s worth celebrating.

Jean Paul Rivas

Top 5 Fitness Myths Busted

Let’s bust a few myths I hear all the time:

Lifting makes you bulky. Not unless you’re really trying—and eating for it. Lifting helps you get lean, strong, and defined.

You need to sweat to have a good workout. Nope. Sweat = heat, not necessarily effort or fat loss.

Carbs are bad. False. Carbs fuel your workouts and your brain.

More is always better. Overtraining leads to burnout. Recovery is essential.

You need to feel sore to progress. Not true. Soreness means you’re adapting, not necessarily improving.

Don’t let myths guide your training. Let science—and experience—lead the way.

Jean Paul Rivas