Losing weight fast -proof?

  • Hi everyone!

    I've lost 9lbs since I started again this month, after a 2 month break. It's quite fast for me as before I would lose only 1lb a week, now I'm losing over 2 a week!

    Of course, no complaint here. I just have a question.

    Since I don't trust the scale too much, every time I have a loss I make sure to take my measurements. Sure enough, I always lost somewhere. Right now I measure the following:

    Calf
    Upper Arm
    Chest
    Waist
    Hips
    Thigh

    So my question to you wonderful people is: Does the fact my measurements went down, solidify that I probably did lose that pound on the scale?
  • I don't really understand the question. Your scale shows a 9 pound loss. Your measurements are smaller. Unless you're going to get a full body scan once a month, you have to trust that you've lost weight. Those things don't just happen if in reality you're the same weight.
  • Quote: I don't really understand the question. Your scale shows a 9 pound loss. Your measurements are smaller. Unless you're going to get a full body scan once a month, you have to trust that you've lost weight. Those things don't just happen if in reality you're the same weight.
    I don't trust the scale and I guess I want some reassurance that the measurements are accurate and prove I did indeed lose.
  • A lot of people don't use scales and go by measurements or differences in how their clothing fits. It sounds like you're doing well
  • Quote: A lot of people don't use scales and go by measurements or differences in how their clothing fits. It sounds like you're doing well
    Thank you Suzanne
  • I would go by measurements because i was spinning 4 times a week and my weight stayed the same, however my thighs and hips went down in inches.
  • I wasn't trying to sound snotty. I honestly didn't understand what other kind of proof beyond measurements you were looking for. Sorry.
  • Your measurements can change without weight loss. Your body ususally doesn't do both at the same time.
  • Quote: I wasn't trying to sound snotty. I honestly didn't understand what other kind of proof beyond measurements you were looking for. Sorry.
    Oh no, don't worry, I didn't see it like that. Just wanted to explain it better when I replied to you.