Measurements Changing Day To Day?

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Graelwyn75
Graelwyn75 Posts: 4,404 Member
edited January 12 in Health and Weight Loss
I know weight fluctuates daily, but measurements too ?
I workout daily, switching between level 10 interval stationary bike, stronglifts, running(steady state or HIIT) and level 10 elliptical intervals, and have noticed the measurements of my hips, thighs and waist are altering up and down by 1/2 an inch a day.
I am curious as to why this is happening?

Is it connected to some sort of post workout swelling or what?

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  • deksgrl
    deksgrl Posts: 7,237 Member
    Yes, generally you should measure before lifting, after you have had a recovery day. Why are you measuring every day? Once a month is more reasonable to actually see any changes.
  • AnvilHead
    AnvilHead Posts: 18,341 Member
    Varying levels of hydration, water/glycogen retention in the muscles, swelling/"pump" after a workout, female hormonal issues, etc.
  • Graelwyn75
    Graelwyn75 Posts: 4,404 Member
    Ok, thanks.
    Had wondered.
    I just got into the habit of measuring daily instead of weighing daily.
    And noticed things change depending on workout.
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