does not need to happen quickly to be meaningful.
A gradual pace is often easier to maintain and helps reduce the amount of muscle lost.
Progress may also fluctuate from week to week because body weight is affected by:
* water retention
* sodium intake
* hormonal changes
* bowel contents
* carbohydrate intake
Look at longer-term trends rather than judging success based on one day’s scale reading.
## Track More Than Just Weight
The scale is useful, but it is not the only sign of progress.
You can also monitor:
* waist measurement
* how clothes fit
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