Quote Originally Posted by Buffalobiian View Post
@Raven: I gather it's good to feel like you're working out on concrete? My feet need protection, so the thought of working out on concrete scares me a little. Something soft with padding that cushions my feet would be nice, but I've never done any serious weight lifting so you can tell me what's a good shoe and what's not.
It's less about how solid/hard it feels and more about stability. My feet do feel padded/cushioned, yet at the same time stable as hell. Much better than your standard running shoe. It's a bit hard to explain it any more than that.

Also, the thing about scales is that they're never a good indication of anything. I usually recommend people jump on the scales every 6 week or so. The best indication of progress or lack there of is your clothes - how do they feel? Much more accurate.

Normal scales have way too many uncertain factors to be worth worrying about, IMO. But it's fun to discuss how it can fluctuate.