EPISODE · Jan 13, 2026 · 28 MIN
Why the Scale Is Lying to You - Absolutely Podcast Episode 72
from Absolutely Podcast · host Abbie Overturf
If you’ve started “doing everything right” this January—working out more, eating better, staying consistent—but the scale hasn’t moved (or has gone up), this episode is for you.The scale doesn’t measure fat loss. It measures total body weight—and in the first few weeks of a new routine, that number is often misleading. Water retention, inflammation, stress, glycogen, and digestion can all mask real progress and cause people to quit far too early.In this episode, we break down:Why the scale is especially unreliable in JanuaryWhat’s actually happening in your body during early fat lossThe most common scale mistakes that derail motivationWhat to track instead for real, meaningful progressHow to use the scale correctly without sabotaging yourselfIf the scale has been messing with your head, this episode could literally save your progress.Apply for my Metabolic Makeover program: https://info.prpseathletics.com/application-mm-coachabbie
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If you’ve started “doing everything right” this January—working out more, eating better, staying consistent—but the scale hasn’t moved (or has gone up), this episode is for you.The scale doesn’t measure fat loss. It measures total body weight—and in the first few weeks of a new routine, that number is often misleading. Water retention, inflammation, stress, glycogen, and digestion can all mask real progress and cause people to quit far too early.In this episode, we break down:Why the scale is especially unreliable in JanuaryWhat’s actually happening in your body during early fat lossThe most common scale mistakes that derail motivationWhat to track instead for real, meaningful progressHow to use the scale correctly without sabotaging yourselfIf the scale has been messing with your head, this episode could literally save your progress.Apply for my Metabolic Makeover program: https://info.prpseathletics.com/application-mm-coachabbie
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