Probably not. It’s completely normal for your weight to stay the same for several days—or even move up—while you’re still making progress.

Your scale measures your total body weight, not just body fat. The number can change from day to day because of hydration, sodium and carbohydrate intake, food still being digested, bowel movements, exercise, hormones, and other normal factors.

You may also occasionally see the exact same number several days in a row. That doesn’t necessarily mean your scale is stuck or that your progress has stopped.

This is one reason MacroRx+ has you weigh consistently and your coach looks at the trend over time rather than reacting to an individual weigh-in.

If you think the scale itself may actually be malfunctioning, check a few things:

• Make sure it’s sitting on a hard, level surface, not carpet.
• Check or replace the batteries.
• Allow the scale to reset/recalibrate according to its instructions before weighing again.
• Try weighing an object with a known weight, or weigh yourself while holding a reasonably heavy object to see whether the reading changes appropriately.

If you need a replacement, the scale we currently recommend is the Vitafit VT715 Bathroom Scale.

Most importantly, don’t change your prescription because the scale hasn’t moved for a few days. Continue following your plan and logging accurately. Your coach will use your weight trend along with your food intake, activity, and other relevant information to determine whether an adjustment is appropriate.

A scale that isn’t moving isn’t necessarily a scale that’s broken—and it doesn’t necessarily mean your progress has stopped.