Monitoring your progress
Most people think about weighing when it comes to monitoring our progress on Bootcamp (or on any other weight loss WOE). However, this isn't necessarily the best way to do it. It's not uncommon for people to say that their clothes are fitting better, or they can see a loss, but the scales aren't reflecting that! And it can be very dispiriting when the scales aren't moving when you know you've been following the plan to the letter.
We have the spreadsheet for us to record our weight - but you don't have to be on it if you don't want to.
Two other ways to track how well you're doing are a) take your measurements (hips, thighs, waist, bust, top of your arms) and check these once a week. Or b) select a piece or couple of pieces of clothing that are currently just a bit too tight - a pair of jeans that you can't zip up, or a blouse with gaping buttons. And try these on once a week. It's really satisfying when you can get into things like that - and let's face it, most of us have an outfit - or 3 - that we're trying to slim into!
When it comes to weighing, there are a few different options.
Daily weighing
Many people find that weighing daily keeps them focused. However, you need to accept that your weight will fluctuate quite naturally on a day-to-day basis, which can mean that sometimes your weight will go up for no apparent reason. This can be very demotivating. If you think you can't deal with this, then it's better to weigh weekly.
Other ways of weighing
You can either enter your once-a-week weight on the spreadsheet, or you can
a) take an average of your daily weights
or
b) weigh daily and record the lowest weight you have achieved
Whichever approach you take, remember that you only weigh first thing in the morning, naked and ideally after you've been to the loo!