Help me understand

jmeyer2952

Ok - so I've been doing crazy good on my caloric intake/exercise/water intake. Last night, I was hungry and wanted a little snack, so I ate one fidgcicle (40 calories) and a pack of cheeze-its (100 calories) - thus only going over by 140 calories. I hop on the scale this morning and gained 3 lbs!? How is that possible?

jmeyer2952

Ok - so I've been doing crazy good on my caloric intake/exercise/water intake. Last night, I was hungry and wanted a little snack, so I ate one fidgcicle (40 calories) and a pack of cheeze-its (100 calories) - thus only going over by 140 calories. I hop on the scale this morning and gained 3 lbs!? How is that possible?

lotusfromthemud

It's not real weight, but what I call "fake weight". The cheez-its are high in sodium, and if you're getting a lot of sodium, that can make you retain water. Or, if your exercising more than your used to. Or, lots of other reasons.

Here's an article:

http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/weight/scale.htm

KrisKabob

Yeah, I would probably equate that to water weight... ate high-sodium product later in the evening.

Don't worry! That will drop right off. Good luck! :happy:

amy_ryan

I agree with the other posters - you should not be worried. I had been good all week, then went over about the same amount you did yesterday. The scale was down this morning, but often when I am "good," it's up. I always give the scale a week or so to determine if I have truly gained or lost anything, since for me it fluctuates a couple of pounds at any given time.

laurenk182004

I hear ya though, it happens to me alot b/c I eat those processed pre packaged meals quite often, like the smart ones and lean cuisines. The weight comes back off quickly, drink lots of water

AJCM

I'm with the other ladies - Cheeze-its are KILLER! Anything with salt and you hold the water. A salt free day with lots of water and it will be gone!
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