Does the number on scale drop after a rest day?

nehaad88
nehaad88 Posts: 159 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
It happened with me last 2 weeks. Weight was consistent over gym days (I weigh everyday) and then after the rest day, it went down a little bit.

Anyone else experienced this?

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  • MelanieCN77
    MelanieCN77 Posts: 4,047 Member
    Exertion of the muscles causes a little water retention as I understand, so that could account for it.
  • jessef593
    jessef593 Posts: 2,272 Member
    Probably water weight. Do you also eat less on rest days? My weight always drops by acouple pounds after a rest
  • HeliumIsNoble
    HeliumIsNoble Posts: 1,213 Member
    Yes. I believe it's water retention, as your body needs more water to repair muscle tissue after a workout.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    yep, water retention, or lack there of!
  • spiriteagle99
    spiriteagle99 Posts: 3,765 Member
    I always weigh myself after my rest day because that's the day I weigh the least.
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