the reason the scale isn’t moving…
the reason the scale isn’t moving is because you’re not measuring your foods correctly… it’s SOOOO important to know if you’re tracking your food raw or cooked 👀 if your plan doesn’t specify… ASK !!!
there is a significant calorie difference between cooked and uncooked foods !! take rice for example — if you’re tracking 100g of cooked rice as 100g uncooked rice (or vice versa), you could literally be eating 3x more than intended…
it’s not that adding water adds calories. it’s measuring 100g of cooked rice vs making 100g of raw rice… because once cooked, that turns into almost 300g of cooked rice 🙃
small tracking mistakes like this can completely stall progress without you even realizing it !!! so make sure you’re using the correct measurements 🤌🏼
if you want a clear plan that teaches you exactly how to measure your food, stay consistent, and finally see progress, click the link in my bio 💌
When I first started tracking my meals, I never realized how much difference it makes to measure foods correctly based on whether they are cooked or raw. For example, I used to weigh my rice after cooking and log it as raw rice, which completely threw off my calorie counts. Cooked rice absorbs water and expands to almost three times its dry weight, so 100g cooked rice actually represents far fewer calories than 100g raw rice. Making this mistake led to me unintentionally consuming roughly three times the calories I thought I was eating, which explains why my scale was stuck despite my efforts. It’s crucial to understand that calories don't increase by adding water when cooking; rather, the weight changes drastically due to absorption. This means if your meal plan doesn’t specify whether to weigh foods cooked or uncooked, you need to clarify that. Otherwise, you might stall your progress without knowing why. I found that switching to consistently measuring food in its raw state — or carefully tracking according to the plan’s instructions — helped me regain control. Using a digital kitchen scale and consulting trusted food databases with clear cooked vs. raw values ensured my tracking was spot on. For anyone struggling with weight loss or nutrition goals, I highly recommend double-checking your food measurements and being meticulous about it. Even small tracking errors, like confusing cooked and raw weights, can make a huge difference over time. This approach not only improved my calorie control but also taught me to be more mindful and consistent, which ultimately led to better fitness results. If you’re serious about seeing progress, mastering food measurement techniques is an essential step to include in your journey.