Don’t be obsessed with the scales.

“If you don’t like what you see in the mirror, it doesn’t matter what the scales say”

Vince Gironda.

I’m not someone who weighs myself regularly, in fact, I don’t have a scale in the house. If I put on a few pounds or lose a few I can feel straight away. However, when you are working towards a particular goal it is important to track your progress.

Scales:

Don’t get into a habit of checking the scale every morning. Once a week is enough as your weight can fluctuate day to day due to water retention etc…
It is important to keep it consistent. Use the same scales, in the same place. First thing in the morning is the best time to weigh yourself and keep it to the same day each week. I recommend Friday mornings.

Waist:

While the scales help track overall weight, your waist is a much more important number to know. The waist measurement is the strongest indicator of visceral fat (the fat stored inside the abdominal and around several vital organs), which poses the most significant health risk.

To measure your waist, a simple tape measure will work perfectly. Find the narrowest part of your abdomen, just above your belly button, and don’t pull the tape too tight.

Waist to Hip Ratio:

Your waist-to-hip ratio compares your waist size to your hip size. A good rule of thumb is that your waist should be smaller than your hips, no matter your weight or BMI.

After you’ve taken your waist measurement, wrap the tape measure around your hips at the widest part. This is your hip circumference.

Then divide your waist size by your hip size. This is your waist-to-hip ratio.
Example: 30 (waist measurement) / 38 (hip measurement) = 0.78

These are simple ways for you to track your progress at home. However, don't get too focused on the scales and how fast you're getting results. Focus on being consistent with your food and workouts.