A reminder to accept the fluctuation & move on.
a_stone_girl_dances
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I had a friend come in from out of town early last week, which resulted in 2 nights of major slip ups. When he left, I stepped on the scale to see 145. A few days after I happily hit the 140 mark. From past experience (a whopping 9lb fluctuation in a week back in July), I remembered that this is normal after sodium & alcohol happy slip ups. I waited out a few days, didn't starve myself (kept within healthy limit), moved on & I'm back at 140 this morning.
I wanted to share for all those that feel easily defeated when it comes to slip ups. A reminder that it happens, can get resolved and we can move forward.
I wanted to share for all those that feel easily defeated when it comes to slip ups. A reminder that it happens, can get resolved and we can move forward.
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Thanks so much for this! I was 140 last week but after a couple of Halloween parties this weekend, I'm now around 144 which I know is a fluctuation from the sodium and alcohol, but it can still be so frustrating and discouraging But you're absolutely right. It's a fluctuation. I didn't consume 14,000 calories. I'm much more realistic now and accepting of what it is. Just gotta keep on truckin'!0
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I just experienced the same thing! I just posted it on my blog. And this is coming from someone who doesn't much "weight" in the scale. I was a terror over it last week.
Then, overnight (like magic) it was all gone again (5.5 pounds).0 -
Thanks so much for this! I was 140 last week but after a couple of Halloween parties this weekend, I'm now around 144 which I know is a fluctuation from the sodium and alcohol, but it can still be so frustrating and discouraging But you're absolutely right. It's a fluctuation. I didn't consume 14,000 calories. I'm much more realistic now and accepting of what it is. Just gotta keep on truckin'!
Oh, I'm so happy to hear that I helped you out - funny that we're at the same weight, too! Yes yes, keep on truckin', indeed!0 -
I had a friend come in from out of town early last week, which resulted in 2 nights of major slip ups. When he left, I stepped on the scale to see 145. A few days after I happily hit the 140 mark. From past experience (a whopping 9lb fluctuation in a week back in July), I remembered that this is normal after sodium & alcohol happy slip ups. I waited out a few days, didn't starve myself (kept within healthy limit), moved on & I'm back at 140 this morning.
I wanted to share for all those that feel easily defeated when it comes to slip ups. A reminder that it happens, can get resolved and we can move forward.
Thanks for this! It's exactly what I needed today0 -
I swing 5lbs either way depending on my routine and carb ups.
As long as the 3 day running total is lower (if losing weight) then run with it.0 -
I also have a 5 pound range that is normal for me, depending on what I've eaten, how much weight I've lifted, and what day of the month it is. As long as I stay in my range, I don't sweat it too much.
It's actually very interesting to weigh daily and record your weight on a calendar so you can compare patterns to the prior month, especially if you're in maintenance. I find the weight swings are very predictable, which is reassuring.0 -
same here.!0
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