Using the scale to measure progress is tough, because it just tells weight, not composition. If you lose fat and gain muscle, you could show no progress on the scale.

That’s my problem.

So you have to look at other things, like measurements, calipers, and so on.

I am not going crazy with measuring, tho I probably should. But here’s what I can say.

I look in the mirror and for sure I’m losing the muffin top. I’m not fat, never been fat, just had more flab on my body than I cared for. Muffin top, a bit of a gut, some smoothness in the jaw line. But I can see, while still there, they are diminishing.

My powerlifting belt was a 40″ from BestBelts. I’m now hooking it into the last hole. And with my fat loss something I certainly want to and that will continue, I know things will get smaller. So I just ordered a 36″ belt from BestBelts. I’d say this is progress in the right direction.

I can also tell because my pants fit differently. On the one hand, I cinch my belts a little tighter, a little more room around the waistband. On the other, the legs are tighter, the seat is tighter. Growth!

Another sign of growth? XL shirts are a little tight, a little uncomfortable. XXL shirts fit me better; a shoulders, arms, chest thing. They also hang different (so says Wife).

So I reckon this is all good progress in the right direction. 🙂