Great graphic by my dude and top-notch coach @laplante_fitness . WEIGHT LOSS IS NOT LINEAR - by @laplante_fitness . In regards to fitness, progress is not always linear. Often it comes in waves. Take this chart of my weigh-ins as an example. If I only stepped on the scale during one of the peaks or valleys above, I would have a totally skewed idea of my progress. However, if you look at the red trend line, you’ll see that I was consistently making progress throughout the month despite my weight fluctuating. . Carbohydrate, water, fiber, and sodium intake (just to name a few) will naturally cause your weight to fluctuate by a factor of multiple pounds. This is why it’s so important to take at least three weight measurements during the week and use the average of those weigh-ins for assessing progress. . One weigh-in does not reflect the your progress, so don’t let it get in your head! It’s harder said then done. And I’d be lying if I said a bad weigh-ins don’t bug me just a little bit. But, practicing using weekly averages of your weight will provide understanding of what causes your weight to fluctuate. This understanding will help make disappointing weigh-ins less psychologically affecting. . . #Weightlosscoach #macroscoach #onlinepersonaltrainer #personaltraining #fatlossgoals #fatlosshelp #hashtags on #hashtags (at Greensboro, Georgia)