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What the Scale Won’t Tell You: The Wins That Actually Matter After 60
I weigh myself once a week — and then try not to let that number define my week. After 60, these metrics matter more than the scale. What I Actually Track Waist measurement — my primary metric. Tracks visceral fat better than weight does.Resting heart rate — tracked automatically by my Apple Watch Ultra. Mine has come down as I’ve gotten more consistent. That’s cardiovascular improvement you can measure.Sleep quality — my Watch scores this nightly. Consistent movement = better sleep, every time — a weighted blanket and magnesium glycinate before bed have both helped mine too.Afternoon energy — the 2pm wall has mostly disappeared on days I’ve walked and…


