05/20/2026
Really I'm fineπ*eye twitch*
Listen.. trainers we are human and we go through it too lol
Does Body Fat Fluctuate?
Short answer: yes β but not as fast as you think.
Your body fat % can change day to day on scans like InBodyβ¦ but that doesnβt always mean you gained or lost fat overnight.
Things that can affect your reading:
Hydration π§
Sodium intake π§
Hormones / menstrual cycle
Stress & sleep π΄
Hard workouts ποΈββοΈ
Carbs & alcohol ππ·
Time of day β°
Especially for women, water retention during different phases of your cycle can make body fat readings fluctuate.
β¨ What actually matters?
The trend over time, not one single scan.
For more accurate results:
βοΈ Measure at the same time of day
βοΈ Go in hydrated
βοΈ Use the bathroom first
βοΈ Avoid intense workouts beforehand
βοΈ Compare results during the same phase of your cycle
Remember:π
Your progress is bigger than one number. πͺ