The Scale Isn’t Lying—But It’s Not Telling the Whole Truth: How the Elevated Woman Measures Progress

We see you. Stepping on the scale every morning, hoping for a sign that your hard work is paying off. And when it doesn’t move—or worse, goes up—you feel defeated. But let me let you in on a secret: the scale is just one metric, and it’s far from the most important one.

What the Scale Doesn’t Show:

     

      • Improved body composition (more muscle, less fat)

      • Reduced inflammation

      • Better sleep quality

      • Stable mood

      • Decreased cravings

      • Lower stress hormones (like cortisol)

    The Elevated Woman’s Progress Markers:

       

        1. Energy Levels: Are you making it through the day without crashing? Energy is the first thing we track.

        1. Non-Scale Victories (NSVs): Jeans fitting better? Skin glowing? Mood balanced? These are wins.

        1. Functional Labs: We monitor insulin resistance, thyroid health, nutrient levels, and hormone balance to see what’s changing at a cellular level.

        1. Body Composition Analysis: Our scans tell us what the scale can’t: how much lean muscle you’ve built and how your fat mass is changing.

        1. Mindset Shift: The Elevated Woman stops letting a number dictate her worth. She celebrates her journey, her consistency, and her growth.

      Elevated Reflection: What’s one thing you’ve accomplished in the past month that the scale couldn’t measure?

      Call to Action: Want to redefine what success looks like for your health? Book a Body Composition & Wellness Strategy Session with our team today.


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      Dr. Ade Akindipe, DNP, MBA, APRN, FNP-C

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