5 pounds. Humbug.

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javamel
javamel Posts: 3 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
So for the last 3 days, I've tracked a bit but enjoyed a few holiday treats and drinks. All in moderation, only slightly over my usual calorie level and not the full on pig fest I traditionally do. I also haven't been able to work out, with shopping and wrapping and general getting readiness. I had already been in a small stall but I have now put on 5 pounds. There's NO way I have eaten 3500 calories x 5 over maintenance so it's water RIGHT? I plan to fully enjoy tomorrow and then go back to tracking, deficit and exercise on the 27th. But boy oh boy, 5 pounds makes me grinchy!

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  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,055 Member
    I see from your profile you're female - I gain a little when I ovulate and more premenstrually. If I were to have Chinese food premenstrually, I could easily go up 5 pounds. It all comes off in a whoosh in a week.

    I'm sure you're correct and the vast majority of that 5 # is water weight :)
  • JellyRollJimi
    JellyRollJimi Posts: 5 Member
    Yes water for sure, unless you completely went way overboard, which it sounds like you did not. Enjoy the time with your friends/family and then get after it on the 27th!
  • VintageFeline
    VintageFeline Posts: 6,771 Member
    Pretty much identical situation to me. It's water, glycogen replenishment and more food in your system. Don't sweat it. Assess any "damage" after a week or so of being back to regularly scheduled programming.
  • Tacklewasher
    Tacklewasher Posts: 7,122 Member
    Got the same issue. Yeah, I'm not tracking, but up ~4lbs since Thursday. I know it'll pass but yeah, it's a downer.
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