Why have I gained 2lbs in 2 days?!

reeyonce
reeyonce Posts: 43 Member
edited November 12 in Health and Weight Loss
Shouldn't be water weight - I drink 3 ltrs water daily, low sodium and never ever use extra salt, sugar comes from complex carbs only. Working out daily, but highly doubt it's muscle YET. Haven't changed anything, I track EVERYTHING I eat down to what seasoning I use, in correct measurements. My diet is naturally low in calories anyway. So why?! I'm furious!

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  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,211 Member
    Settle. Weight fluctuates due to many factors. It could be that you worked out harder and your muscles are retaining fluid for repairs, it could be hormonal, it could be weather, it could be that you're coming down with something, you may have inadvertently consumed more salt than usual. It could be a huge number of things, but the one thing it won't be is fat, so calm your farm.
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
    Alatariel75 wrote: »
    Settle. Weight fluctuates due to many factors. It could be that you worked out harder and your muscles are retaining fluid for repairs, it could be hormonal, it could be weather, it could be that you're coming down with something, you may have inadvertently consumed more salt than usual. It could be a huge number of things, but the one thing it won't be is fat, so calm your farm.

    This.

    Calm down-- your post reads like you're hyperventilating. Here, look at my weigh-ins for the past few days (I'm in maintenance):

    Thurs- 123.2
    Fri- 125
    Sat- 124.6
    Sun- 123

    You can try to control for all the variables but you won't be successful. Fluctuations are part of the deal.
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    Alatariel75 wrote: »
    Settle. Weight fluctuates due to many factors. It could be that you worked out harder and your muscles are retaining fluid for repairs, it could be hormonal, it could be weather, it could be that you're coming down with something, you may have inadvertently consumed more salt than usual. It could be a huge number of things, but the one thing it won't be is fat, so calm your farm.

    well said

    also the calming advice .. stress can also cause water weight fluctuations

  • reeyonce
    reeyonce Posts: 43 Member
    Thank you guys. Just very frustrating as this has never happened to me before for no reason. Also feel like I haven't got time for this, I have targets to meet lol. But if it's 'the norm' I suppose I can cope lol :blush:
  • reeyonce
    reeyonce Posts: 43 Member
    Ps. I do actually feel fatter, which is worrying :neutral_face:
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,211 Member
    reeyonce wrote: »
    Ps. I do actually feel fatter, which is worrying :neutral_face:

    Which totally lends itself to it being water weight. You wouldn't notice 2lbs of fat, but 2lbs of water can swell you right up.
  • reeyonce
    reeyonce Posts: 43 Member
    I just wonder why though. With how much water I drink and how super low my sugar/sodium intake is (have a look at my food diary).
    Oh well, no worries. I'm good now. Thanks for ur help :smile:
  • newarkcatholicfan
    newarkcatholicfan Posts: 13 Member
    I have gained 2 pounds since the 23 of Jan 2014.
    Not close to what I was led to believe by the formula used on this site.

    I have learn never to go by the formula on here because it has NEVER been correct.

    Yes, I account for the five weeks out thing they base it on.

  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    are you due on?
  • reeyonce
    reeyonce Posts: 43 Member
    Nope not due on, I'm already 5 days in
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    so you are currently menstruating .. TOM water weight .. leave it till a few days after your period ends and weigh again
  • reeyonce
    reeyonce Posts: 43 Member
    Oh I thought that only happened the week before & not during? If it is just that I can relax. But I'm a bit upset because 2lbs is a massive setback (mentally) at this stage in my plan. But never mind. At least I'm not the only one. Thanks!
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    reeyonce wrote: »
    Oh I thought that only happened the week before & not during? If it is just that I can relax. But I'm a bit upset because 2lbs is a massive setback (mentally) at this stage in my plan. But never mind. At least I'm not the only one. Thanks!

    nah

    bodies is weird .. female bodies more so

    mine can drop any time during or after
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    Normal daily fluctuations, relax.
  • Holla4mom
    Holla4mom Posts: 587 Member
    Reyonce, your diary is closed. I hope you're feeling calmer about things. I also hope you see that normal fluctuations are par for the course. Please don't put a lot of undue stress on yourself. Are your targets gradual and allow for normal fluctuations? If 2 pounds is a "massive setback" and people can easily gain 2-5 pounds for no reason I am concerned you are going to be a basket base before this is all over :)

    What is your current weight? How much are you trying to lose and by when? Discussing those things may help you not to feel like this very often going forward.
  • 999tigger
    999tigger Posts: 5,235 Member
    Am liking the fury. Shake your fist as well. Maybe even start juggling with a 3L bottle of water....
  • reeyonce
    reeyonce Posts: 43 Member
    Holla4mom wrote: »
    Reyonce, your diary is closed. I hope you're feeling calmer about things. I also hope you see that normal fluctuations are par for the course. Please don't put a lot of undue stress on yourself. Are your targets gradual and allow for normal fluctuations? If 2 pounds is a "massive setback" and people can easily gain 2-5 pounds for no reason I am concerned you are going to be a basket base before this is all over :)

    What is your current weight? How much are you trying to lose and by when? Discussing those things may help you not to feel like this very often going forward.

    How do u make ur diary public?
    It's just never happened to me before, or if it has, I've never known about it! Just took me by surprise but after reading the comments I'm fine now thanks :)
    I need to lose 24 lbs within the next few months and can't afford any setbacks!
  • JM1481
    JM1481 Posts: 88 Member
    If you are female your weight will can easily fluctuate 1-5 lbs during the month depending on where you are in your cycle. The week prior to and during your period it is common to hold on to water weight.
  • Angierae75
    Angierae75 Posts: 417 Member
    reeyonce wrote: »
    Oh I thought that only happened the week before & not during? If it is just that I can relax. But I'm a bit upset because 2lbs is a massive setback (mentally) at this stage in my plan. But never mind. At least I'm not the only one. Thanks!

    I never lose the TOM weight until after I stop. (I was down 2.2 lbs this morning after being up last week. Started Wednesday, finished Saturday.)
  • EvgeniZyntx
    EvgeniZyntx Posts: 24,208 Member
    poop.

    really, think about it. :wink:
  • MaryCS62
    MaryCS62 Posts: 266 Member
    I weighed myself Sat am, naked, after bathroom, -- 253.4lb. Before bed, after dinner, fully clothed, including slippers -- 260. I did not gain 6 lbs in 14 hours!!! Many things will cause temporary changes in the scale. That's why I weigh every other day or so, but only record weekly.
  • morrisjen2014
    morrisjen2014 Posts: 21 Member
    I gained 7 lbs in 2 days and haven't been able to lose it in 2 months. Explainations? It definitely isn't water weight
  • Holla4mom
    Holla4mom Posts: 587 Member
    morrisjen2014 wrote: »
    I gained 7 lbs in 2 days and haven't been able to lose it in 2 months. Explainations? It definitely isn't water weight
    That must be frustrating. I recommend starting a new thread with your question/ concern; making sure your diary is open to the public (can someone else give instructions on how to do that lol!) and see what advice you get that may be helpful.

  • mburgess458
    mburgess458 Posts: 480 Member
    EvgeniZyntx wrote: »
    poop.

    really, think about it. :wink:

    Not to be gross, but water weight isn't the only possibility. If you are at all constipated that will add up. If you haven't gone for a couple of days that could be a big chunk of the 2 lbs.
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