What am I doing wrong?

KristyG1991

I am on my 3rd week, lost 7lbs in the first 2 weeks, then GAINED 1LB this week! I was still trying super hard and felt like I shouldn’t have gained already! I know there will be slip ups but this seems early for that! 😩 I’ve been drinking 2-4 litres of water per day. 🤷🏻‍♀️

88olds

Has there been a slip up? Only you know.
You can’t prevent scale fluctuations. Just how it is.

That’s why you need watch long term trends. You’re down 6 lbs in 3 weeks, sounds about perfect.

So looking at your post, what are you doing wrong because you’re up 1 lb this week? Nothing.

But this- “I shouldn’t have gained already.”

Rethink. Watch out for “You aren’t doing it right” or “Not good enough” thinking. Look out for negative thinking in all of its forms.

Push back with facts- 6 lbs in 3 weeks is good. Very good. It’s working. This is what a successful plan looks like. Stick with it. Be persistent.

cmriverside

http://physiqonomics.com/the-weird-and-highly-annoying-world-of-scale-weight-and-fluctuations/

missjck2

Sounds like you're doing an amazing job. Keep at it!

nighthawk584

NOTHING! as long as you are staying in a calorie deficit. Do you weigh your food? That's important. Otherwise, don't worry about a 1-2 lb fluctuation, that is completely normal.

quiksylver296

cmriverside wrote: »

http://physiqonomics.com/the-weird-and-highly-annoying-world-of-scale-weight-and-fluctuations/

Read that^^. Seriously.

Where are you in your menstrual cycle? I gain at ovulation and during PMS, even when eating in a calorie deficit. It's just water weight and comes right back off, so I don't sweat it!

kristen8000

Nothing. Scale fluctuations are normal. Keep doing what you are doing (following MFP's calorie recommendation) and be patient. Weight loss isn't linear. The scale will go up and down. It's best if that bugs you to use a Weight Trending App so you can see a clear trend.

There are several causes of these fluctuations such as:

Sodium
Having sore muscles from work outs (Aka retaining water)

The scale doesn't only represent fat. Your body is way more complex than that. Water retention happens.