10. The Scale is Ruining Your Consistency

In this episode of the Balanced Body Podcast, I'm diving into one of the most emotionally charged parts of a fat loss journey: the number on the scale. After taking a short break from the podcast (hello, daycare sickness season 😅), I'm back and recapping week five of my fat loss phase—where, despite doing everything right, the scale didn't reflect my progress the way I expected. We talk about: ✨Why scale fluctuations happen (and why they're not fat gain) ✨The mental spiral so many people experience when the number doesn't match their effort ✨How to use the scale as a tool, not something that controls your mood or decisions ✨The importance of looking at trends (not single weigh-ins) ✨Other ways to measure progress: photos, measurements, performance, and how your clothes fit ✨Why building a healthier relationship with the scale can actually be more empowering than avoiding it altogether Most importantly, this episode challenges you to reflect on what the number on the scale actually means to you—and whether it's the number you want… or the version of yourself you associate with it. 👉 If you enjoy this episode, hit subscribe so you don't miss what's next. And if you related, laughed, or had a "wait… I do that too" moment, send me a message on Instagram @laurabfit — I'd love to hear from you! Connect with Laura: Instagram: @laurabfit Website: www.laurabfit.com  Local to Willow Glen and looking for small group strength training classes to help you build muscle, feel confident, and stay on track week after week (no matter how busy life gets)?Join BStrong Small Group Training! If you're ready to learn exactly how to lose 10-20lbs pounds while still enjoying your life--so you can go out for pizza on a Friday, hit your workouts even on busy weeks, and wake up every Monday without feeling like you're starting over, apply to join my signature group weight loss program, join the waitlist for The Balanced Body Method! Enrollment opens the first Monday of every month.