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The goal in trimming down should NOT be to lose weight but rather to shed fat. There are two key differences. Today I’ll give you the first one.

Fat matters, weight does not. Repeat after me: “Fat matters, weight does not.” When you are measuring total weight rather than body fat percentage, gaining muscle (which is a good thing, even though it weighs more than fat) will move the bathroom scale in the wrong direction in your mind.

But say you’ve reached your goal figure, clothes now fit the way you’ve always wanted, you have a renewed confidence, and energy is at an all-time high… does it really matter if the scale says you weigh 12 pounds more than you thought you would to have such a figure? No, it doesn’t. IT IS COMPLETELY IRRELEVANT.

I know this is a hard one, especially for ladies who tend to focus on the scale. But the sooner you reorient your thinking, the sooner you’ll start making real and long-lasting changes that will move you closer and closer to your goals.

I recently took part in a 90 day Challenge Group through Facebook hosted and lead by Matthew Pryor. With daily ‘check-ins’ and inspirational writing by Matthew, the experience was exactly what I needed. I needed accountability and motivation and that’s what Matthew facilitated for us. My exercise and diet habits have changed for the better and I’m thankful to Matthew for helping me accomplish that.

MICHAEL C.Prosper, TX