Scale up over 10 pounds!

dark_sparkles37019

So, I went all out this weekend with alcohol and not tracking my food... I think my TOM is close too.. It's just crazy because I was thinking most I could gain would be 3 pounds in 4 days...I know most of it should go away but it's crazy to see on the scale. Back to logging today and going to the gym..

SafioraLinnea

Sounds like you had a fun weekend!

Water weight sucks but it's temporary. Even if you did gain some fat it will go too with your return to deficit.

nowine4me

Drink lots of water, watch your sodium and stay off the scale for a few days!

AFGP11

Been there, done that! Currently I am up about 4 pounds after having a good time with my old friend for the 4th. It sucks to see that higher number on the scale, but it really is temporary. Usually about 4 days later I am back to normal as long as I resume counting calories, exercise and drinking plenty of fluids.

Rebecca0224

I will gain 10lbs from water weight depending on food choices and cycle but it's gone in 4 to 10 days usually.

beatyfamily1

It could be a few different variables that caused you gain that much in a short period of time: what you ate, how often you ate, and how much you ate. Sodium can be a factor in gaining water weight. Alcohol can cause your metabolism to slow down, however, I found alcohol is not much of a problem when I eat several small meals per day. If you're eating a large amount of food all at once, insulin can be a factor in weight gain, which is why it's better to eat several small meals compared to eating fewer large meals. Eating several small meals I found to be a huge factor in my struggle to lose weight and also helps a lot to get back on track when I over indulge in something. Lastly, of course, eating too many calories. It doesn't hurt to let loose once in a while. Just get back on track.

dark_sparkles37019

I'm think some of it is all the hotdogs(no bun) I ate this weekend...like 6 and 2 pieces of bologna, and chips(like a whole can of pizza pringles, crazy!)

dark_sparkles37019

I am drinking water today, already on my third bottle and I lifted weights(leg day) and stationary bike at gym.