Unfortunately, even if you’re 100% “perfect” on your diet, it’s not a guarantee that the scale will go down on any given day or week (but, if you overeat, it’s a guarantee that the scale will eventually go up). While you can’t rely on the scale going down as a reliable reward for your hard work, what you can rely on is the great feeling you get from being in control! Being on track feels SO MUCH BETTER than being off track.