I use the scale but, more importantly for me is how my cloths feel and look on me.
I actually took all the 3x cloths that were in good condition and sent them to Good Will. I hated to part with my red wool coat but, I do not want to grow into it again.
I also measure success by how good I feel, when I am on the program I do not have the mood swings that I was having.
On my way to my new normal.