Episode 40: What to Do if the Scale Stops Moving (9 Signs You’re In a Recomp)
Hey there! 👋 I'm Jayd Harrison (Jaydigains), personal trainer and host of the Coaching Corner podcast. In this episode, Hey there! 👋 I'm Jayd Harrison (Jaydigains), personal trainer and host of the Coaching Corner podcast. In this episode, I give some tips for navigating a stage of your fitness journey called the “recomp.”
A recomp is a period of time when your body both burns fat and builds muscle, changing your body composition. During a recomp, the scale may not show significant changes, which can be mentally challenging for those who are used to tracking progress through weight loss.
It can be easy to assume that you have stopped making progress. But in this episode, I outline nine signs of progress to look for while you’re in a recomp, such as changes in body measurements, clothing fit, muscle definition, stable or fluctuating scale numbers, increased energy, improved workout recovery, visible progress in photos, reduced body fat percentage, and better health markers like resting heart rate and cholesterol levels.
If you’re struggling to see your progress while in a recomp, I also give some tips for keeping yourself motivated in your fitness journey while the scale doesn’t move.
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