Weight Time: On The Scale at Orlean Fitness
If stepping on the scale makes you feel some type of way, remember that it is just a tool. Nothing more, nothing less.
When people ask if I track my weight, my honest answer is no. Occasionally, I’ll step on a scale, maybe at a check-up or if I’m simply curious, but it’s not a daily or even weekly ritual for me. I’ve found my sweet spot, and I live there. Once you reach a level of mastery in your fitness, the scale becomes a tool, not a lifeline.
Early in my journey, I went through seasons. In high school, I gained 60 pounds to build muscle. Later, I dropped 20 pounds to get leaner and move more freely. There are moments in life that call for transformation, and in those times, tracking weight might make sense. But as a lifestyle? Constant tracking is not only unnecessary, it’s unhealthy.
Mastery isn’t measured in numbers, it's built on instinct. Developing a feel. You know when you're off. You know when you’re dialed in. To be frank, the people I’ve met who live in that hyper-tracked, number-driven world are rarely the ones I’d consider truly healthy, mentally or physically.
I’ve trained people at all levels, and while I’ve never struggled personally with obsessive tracking, I’ve seen the damage it can do. From emotional spirals to stress around food and identity, it’s a slippery slope. Weight fluctuates constantly, based on water retention, inflammation, food intake, time of day, glycogen stores, and more. Trying to control every variable is like counting grains of sand on a beach. Exhausting and, in the end, pointless.
If you “hate the scale,” it’s worth asking: why? That phrase often reveals deeper issues, emotional stress, toxic relationships, or unaddressed patterns of self-sabotage. Being overweight doesn’t mean you have to hate the scale. But when people speak about it with anger or dread, it usually signals a misalignment between their habits, their mindset, and their self-worth.
If you’re an athlete or actively pursuing a specific transformation, sure, track your weight weekly. But daily? Don’t do it. It’ll mess with your head. Instead, dial in your approach: focus on movement, fuel, sleep, recovery, community, and joy. This is the heart of the Orlean Fitness 360 approach: treat the whole body, and the whole body will always be treated.
I remind my clients: routines aren't meant to make you rigid, they’re meant to give you something solid to spring back to. You will fall off track. That’s life. Athletes have off-seasons. People travel. Families grow. Businesses demand more time. But when you have a strong foundation, it’s easy to bounce back.
Often, plateaus happen when you've outgrown your old goals. As you evolve, so do your routines, your mindset, and the life you want to lead. That’s why recalibrating, while sticking to your core principles, is key. The Orlean Fitness 360 approach grows with you.
Yes, muscle weighs the same as fat, but it takes up less space. Yes, carbs replenish glycogen and help performance. Yes, inflammation from stress or poor nutrition adds weight. At the end of the day, weight is just one metric. Focus on building a strong, healthy, fulfilling life. Find your people. Find your reason why, and let your lifestyle, not a number, be your guide.
If you want to dive deeper into how to actually track your progress, I wrote an article titled: Orlean Fitness Tracker: Track It. Earn It. Own It.
I do recommend specific equipment on a per client basis. Whether that is a nutritional tracker, smart watch, using a journal, or some type of portable, at-home or recovery based piece of equipment, that is something you can learn by signing up for one of our workshops, accelerators or premium coaching programs.
I wrote another article titled It's All Working Out: Deep Roots, Strong Hold. This is ideally the discussion around the mindset of someone who is thinking about the scale and how to best approach fitness and turn it into a healthy, active lifestyle. If you're too attached to the number, you'll find yourself anxious, overwhelmed or feeling insecure. Stick to the plan, let the flow state emerge naturally, and optimize with your coach. We're here to help.
One of the biggest mistakes you can make is not reach out for help. As we say all the time, even the best athletes on Earth have a coach. What's more important than weight in the bigger picture is who you become in this process.
Yes, even I, when I was young, was mad when I realized I wasn't going to dunk in the NBA, LOL!
We all have a body type, and certain things we'd like to change about who we are, but ultimately, finding peace within yourself, within the numbers, and simply sticking to the 360 routine, you will get yourself to where you need to go, and live a great life.
Stay the course. Keep your feet in the fire. Go the distance. Not for a number, but for the life you're building. You're not chasing weight. You're becoming stronger.
It’s all working out.
