7 pounds in 2 days??!!

klm23

Hi everyone, I started on My Fitness Pal on Monday morning after a surprising and unpleasant weigh-in at the gym. On Monday morning I stood naked on the scale and weighed 147. That was about 5-10 pounds heavier than I expected, so I decided to start a diet that day. On Monday and yesterday I hunkered down and ate way fewer calories than usual, about 1300 each day. This morning I went back to the gym, weighed myself at the exact same time in the same naked state and I weighed 140 pounds!! Anyone else have such fluctuations? I was hoping I might be at 146, but 140 seems strange. I did get my period this morning as well--maybe that has something to do with it. What do you guys think?

aymetcalf

Likely much of the fluctuation is due to water weight. I typically have a 5lb fluctuation during my TOM.

klm23

So what would my real weight be? 147 or 140?

33KIKI

Be cautious gym scales are not the most accurate. They get pretty beaten up. Could be that your starting weight was off. I suggest trying another scale. That way you are starting fresh. That amount to drop is a bit drastic in the short time frame. Good luck!

austinusn

Hi - that does seem a bit excessive but I too can fluctuate 3 pounds or so from day to day. Usually when folks change their diet the first few days is when you can see the biggest results. What kind of working out are you doing at the gym and have you just starting your workouts? Also, how is your water intake?

Good luck and welcome

ljm0104

My weight fluctuates about 9 lbs. a day and it could be due to "elimination" or just if you ate really salty foods the day before. Scales in gyms aren't calibrated often and you would be better off just using yours at home. It doesn't matter which scale you use just make sure you use the same scale at the same time of day and you will be good. Good Luck!

MMATrainer13

Get yourself a digital scale. They are the most accurate. As for 7 lbs. in 2 days, that is not uncommon, especially in the early stages of calorie reducing. I have lost 7-9 lbs. after a 90 minute intense jog. It's more fluid loss then anything else. Make sure to rehydrate. Your weight loss will eventually slow down to a normal 1-2 lbs. a week

HIzara

You should only weigh yourself the same time 1x a week (at most). Highly advised when you wake up in the morning.

I am only 5'3" and after eating a meal, I sometimes can gain anywhere from 4-6 lbs!