Why Does My Weight Fluctuate?

I was asked this question a few weeks ago by a follower and friend on the 7 DAY SLIM DOWN plan.

Marianne asked:  

“Why does my weight fluctuate so much? I seem to go up and down 2 or 3 pounds a week. I know fluctuating is sort of normal, but it seems to be happening to me more frequently.”

Well, let me tell you, Marianne, the number on the scale can change from day to day and even hour to hour for many reasons that have nothing to do with losing or gaining body fat.

Your weight can go up:

• After eating or drinking --- because you just added the weight of the food and liquids to your body.

• Salt, salt, salt! --- after eating foods high in sodium our bodies retain more water.

• Bloated or constipated.

• Changes in hormone levels.

• Just before your period.

• Sometimes your digestive system takes longer to process floods, fluids and the sodium you consume, in some cases causing your weight to fluctuate up to 5 lbs!

• Using two different scales, or different floor surfaces under the scale.

Your weight can go down:

• After exercise because your body losses water when you sweat.

• If you’re sick and dehydrated (not the best way to lose weight.)

• After a big bowel movement.

• After restricting carbohydrates because your body loses fluids (this is usually just temporary and way super restrictive diets aren’t the best way to lose weight.)

The main thing to realize is weight fluctuations are normal, so don’t get hung up on it!

Here’s what you can do:

• Weigh yourself once a week.

• Weigh the same day, same time every week.

• Weigh in the morning, naked, after going to the bathroom and before you eat or drink anything.

• Cut back on the salt.

• Stay away from soda and diet sodas.

• Drink lots of water and green tea.

• Eat only whole grain carbs.

• Keep up your food and fitness plans!

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• Healthy food plan
• Menus
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• Recipes
• Exercise routines
• Tips 
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• Motivation

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Laura McDonald’s mission is to help women and men of any age create a healthier lifestyle.