Trusting the Process

I've been on a pretty strict diet and in an even stricter mindset for a few years now- spinning my wheels, not really ever improving my composition per se. I'm 6ft tall, and am usually 138 lbs. but am now currently 143. It's hard to not pay attention to the scale, and rather focus on strength gains and overall composition. I've definitely added some fat to my frame, and muscle. but overall, I feel like gaining weight can actually improve my composition- and with the right training, I'll look better than I did before. I still fit in my clothes, etc.

I guess my question to the female community is: have you ever gained weight and looked better with strength training? What type of measurement tools do you use, if not a scale?

I'm eating around 2000-21000 calories a day- 130 c, 75 f, 225 p

Any thoughts??

by faganke via Bodybuilding.com Forums - Female Bodybuilding