15/03/2023
The number on the scale can rise and drop really fast!
It generally doesn’t mean you’re gaining/losing weight that fast though. Seeing these kind of drops can be really motivating for weight loss, but seeing the quick rise in weight can be really demoralising as well.
There’s a few things that can come into play that will affect your scale weight…
- actual weight
- food still in your body
- water retention
- where you’re at in your cycle
I’ve entered my weight and intake for the last few days and thrown it in a graph for you (some days missed here and there), and you’ll notice the fluctuation in weight. I can’t lose a kilo of fat overnight as much as I can’t gain two kilos in three days.
If you’re going to track your scale weight, either weigh yourself 4+ times per week, or once a month (assuming you’re on the right track for your goals with your intake!). The first will ensure you’re taking into account your fluctuations when you’re looking at your weekly weight, the second will give enough time for you to see genuine gain/loss.
Keep this in mind the next time you’re weighing yourself once a week and feeling like s**t after gaining 400gms. There’s a good chance you’re on the right track, but just not looking at all the data.
Sorry for the novel, ily!!