Tired of the scale messing with your head? This episode breaks down exactly why the number on the scale fluctuates, what it's actually measuring, and how to track fat loss progress without losing your mind.

Alison explains how hormones, hydration, stress, food volume, and strength training all impact your weight — and why “weight loss” isn’t the same as fat loss.

Plus, she gives you 8 better ways to track progress, the mindset shift you need to ditch scale obsession, and one action step to move forward with confidence.

🎯 Action Step: Choose one non-scale progress marker and start tracking it weekly. Let the scale take a back seat to real change.

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📚 References

Hackney, A.C. (2020) Stress and the neuroendocrine system: the role of exercise as a stressor and modifier of stre ...