After being sick?

Peppychristian

Ok, so I had the dreadful stomach bug early this week (Sun. night through Tues). I lost several pounds due to dehydration. I am back to eating and noticed that I have not gained back all the weight. Still averaging 1 1/2 to 2 lbs. down. How long do I weight to count that as actual loss?

TheRealParisLove

I record my weight every day, for better or worse. Since you were sick, your weight loss was not fat but water and lean body mass. It is important to get back to something close to where you got sick to preserve muscle mass.

If you have been weighing every week or even every day, just keep going as you had been. If you don't weigh on a regular schedule, you may consider starting, as it will give you a good idea as to where you are in your journey.