It's More Than Just The Scales

Are your reasons for exercising to look hot? Do you find that after you've lost a bit of weight it comes straight back on? Then maybe you are one of the many who need to look at the reasons why they exercise. When the scales aren't moving as fast as you want them to, or those skinny jeans just don't fit yet, take a look at how and why you are exercising and eating.

Are you only changing your 'diet' for a few weeks/months then going back to 'normal'? Are you only going for jogs or doing some gym work for a couple of months then you get too busy?
If this is the case you could be looking at it all wrong...

Here's a suggestion of two ways to change your thoughts to a more holistic and positive approach

1) Change your nutritional habits from 'dieting' to eating nutrients or nutritious meals every day.
Do this for EVER. So does that mean you are dieting for ever??? What is means is that you are eating healthy, counting nutrients for ever, and save the treats for on occasion only.

2) Change your exercise habits to moving/doing/exercising at least 4 times a week for EVER.
Does that mean you are training forever? What it means is that you are creating a healthy lifestyle for your heart, your bones, your circulation, your mood, your metabolism - and the rest, for ever!

It is more than just the scales, it is finding a hobby, being with friends, reaching a goal, looking after your bones, heart, flexibility, mobility, skin, mind, sanity, vitamin D, hormones, and then maybe as a bonus - changing the scales!

Despite whether those scales change, think about all those other positive benefits that happen when you eat nutritious meals and move more. Aim for a long, happy and healthy life.


By Sharon Bouwer
Registered Personal Trainer
Owner Operator of LetsGetActive.co.nz