Okay, so you’ve been dieting for a month now and you’ve resisted the temptation of not one, or two, but THREE offers of cheesecake… but is the sacrifice worth it? How can you tell is your diet is working? There are lots of ways, and most of them have nothing to do with stepping onto the dreaded scale…

1. You have more energy

You used to be ready for bed, or at least a few hours on the couch, by six o’clock, but now you just can’t sit still! You’ve got an abundance of energy that makes the average five-year-old look calm! This is one clear way to tell if your diet is working… now get out there and move! Yeah!

2. Your bathroom time is more “productive”

Not to sound gross, or too much like Dr. Oz, but one way to tell if your diet is working is by thinking about how “productive” your time in the bathroom is. Chances are, if you’re dieting, you’re being really careful about what you eat, and if you’re eating the right foods, and your diet is working, you won’t be constipated, and your movements will be regular and easy. Gross, I know, but it’s true!

3. Your clothes fit better

Those skinny jeans used to be “bulgy jeans” but now you look downright hot in them again. Your favorite clingy top is hugging your curves in all the right ways, and you’ve had to start using your belt on a tighter hole… guess what? These are all ways to tell that yes, your diet is working!