Weight Still Increased

tintin9
tintin9 Posts: 35 Member
edited September 26 in Health and Weight Loss
Hello, MFPs.

I weighted myself this morning and was dismayed that I gained a pound since yesterday. I've been managing and monitoring my calorie input and output. I eat 4-5 small meals every day and make sure I don't exceed my recommended daily allowance. I exercise everyday for at least 30 minutes making sure my heart rate is at 60% of my maximum bpm. Yet, I gained a pound.

Do you know why this is happening? Any suggestions on how I can stop getting heavier and lose weight instead? If you can provide articles, studies, etc, in your comment it will be so helpful. If there are other variables I forgot to mention, let me know so I can provide them.

Thank you all for your help.

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  • Azuleelan
    Azuleelan Posts: 218
    Food weighs. It still weighs in your tummy. Water weighs. It still weighs in your tummy. No biggie :)
  • Limeinthecoconut
    Limeinthecoconut Posts: 234 Member
    It could be any number of things. Perhaps you could open up your diary and someone could take a look?

    Also, when weighing yourself, remember your weight fluctuates day-to-day. I only log mine once a week, on Friday mornings. I do check it regularly, but only in the morning as soon as I wake up, after I go to the bathroom. Be consistent, and you will receive a more accurate reading.

    Don't stress over one day! Or one pound! Look at the big picture. Or at least the overall trend for that week.
  • mollymoo89
    mollymoo89 Posts: 202
    I'm the same way! I stopped weighing myself so frequently so I wouldn't be so discouraged. My weight fluctuated a lot and then I started to look at my sodium levels. I was over on sodium by like 3000mg on some days. Watch your sodium and drink lots of water. Daily weight fluctuation is normal.
  • mkennedym
    mkennedym Posts: 253 Member
    only weigh yourself once a week. even better, once every two weeks at the same time of the day before you drink any water or eat any food and completely naked.
  • tintin9
    tintin9 Posts: 35 Member
    Thank you for your comments.

    Yes, I'm aware of the daily weight fluctuation. I noticed the trend will only be +/- 0.2-0.4 pound difference. Only today it was a whole pound. Since this is unusual for me I'm curious why. (I always weigh myself first thing in the morning.)

    I know I should not fret over this but if it is a sign that I'm doing something wrong then I should do something about it early on.
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