morning weight vs afternoon weight
hopeful83
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I've weighed myself every morning and have seen a decrease. Because I had such a great workout today I decided to jump back on the scale. Really just to see that great number again. But... I ask surprised by seeing a good five pound weight increase. It looks like the start of my journey almost 2 Weeks ago!
Why is there such a difference at different times? It just makes me want to give up and eat!
Why is there such a difference at different times? It just makes me want to give up and eat!
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You gain weight from food and water throughout the day. Most people are 2-5 pounds heavier at the end of the day. That's why everyone recommends weighing yourself first thing in the morning.0
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Wake up in the morning, go to the bathroom and weigh yourself, presumably naked or close to it. Hours later, after you've eaten, drank, put clothes on, worked out (and may be retaining water to repair muscles) you WILL weigh more. It's natural. Stop weighing so much if it will make you crazy.
I weigh multiple times a day. At night, right before bed is always 1.5 to 2 lbs. more than first thing in the am. After dinner? Could be several pounds higher.0 -
Don't sweat the small stuff. Weigh yourself once a week.0
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I've actually stopped weighing myself because my clothes actually tell me how much progress I am making. You will get there when you are ready.0
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Don't give up! Most likely it is just water weight and of course you gain weight during the day because you're eating etc. When you first wake up in the morning and weigh yourself you havent consumed anything yet so that's why your weight is lower. Also if your working out and such, you could be gaining muscle weight too, and muscle weighs more than fat by a lot! Don't weigh yourself everyday but limit it to 1-2 times a week and you'll start seeing the weight drop and that will give you more motivation!0
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I Personally go by what i weigh at night because it's my body weight on a full stomach and well hydrated. The weight in the morning is your "i just slept for 8 hours so i've digested all the food in my stomach and absorbed all the water" weight. Both are accurate and the morning weight is the best to go by how much you've lost because your afternoon weight will fluctuate day to day depending on how much you've eaten each day. Best way to do it is only weigh in once a week. Dont even touch a scale at all. that way you're always wondering how much you weigh and your diet is always on your mind.0
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You will drive yourself crazy weighing yourself multiple times a day. As pointed out above, food, water, etc., will increase your weight throughout the day. If you want to weigh daily (and I'm not judging, I do it myself), weigh in the morning, after you've gone to the bathroom, wearing the same amount of clothing each time.
Just know that fluctuations day to day are normal, too (due to salt intake, hormonal fluctuations, etc.) and don't put too much emphasis on it. Take your measurements - those will be a better indicator of your progress, along with how your clothes are fitting.0 -
I've weighed myself every morning and have seen a decrease. Because I had such a great workout today I decided to jump back on the scale. Really just to see that great number again. But... I ask surprised by seeing a good five pound weight increase. It looks like the start of my journey almost 2 Weeks ago!
Why is there such a difference at different times? It just makes me want to give up and eat!
When I began I weighed three times a day because people kept telling me our bodies shift up to five pounds in a day because of water weight. Well, it was true for me - 4 pounds a day on average. Don't continue to weigh more than once in a day unless you fully understand that it is just water weight that will go away by morning - otherwise it is torture!
After I saw my natural curve, I began to weigh only once a day until I lost about 30 pounds. Then I moved to once a week until 65 pounds and now I weigh only once a month. As you get close to your goal the weight comes off slower so it is better for your sanity (well, mine at least) to remember that and weigh accordingly.
Also, something I didn't do, but now regret, is take my measurements at the beginning. I did take them at 50 pounds lost and now I can see changes that are not reflected on the scale as well. Great motivator, especially when the scale is pissing you off.
You can do this! Don't get discouraged!!!0 -
one time i weight, drank a glass of water, then weighed again. i was up a whole pound. i was like WTF!0
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one time i weight, drank a glass of water, then weighed again. i was up a whole pound. i was like WTF!
Yes, just one glass of water can definitely add a pound!! Crazy!!
I always weigh in the morning. If I do weigh myself randomly at night, the next morning I am always down 1-2 pounds.0 -
I've weighed myself every morning and have seen a decrease. Because I had such a great workout today I decided to jump back on the scale. Really just to see that great number again. But... I ask surprised by seeing a good five pound weight increase. It looks like the start of my journey almost 2 Weeks ago!
Why is there such a difference at different times? It just makes me want to give up and eat!
Don't Stop Believin'0 -
Weigh yourself at the same time everyday.
I personally weigh in the mornings. After I wake up, after I relieve myself and before I eat anything.0 -
Yeah... your weight can fluctuate +-5(ish) pounds a day. You eat, you sweat, you drink water, you go to the bathroom... pretty much everything will have an impact.
Also, most people weigh more later in the day than earlier in the day.
Just pick one time of day (and preferably a day of the week or month) to weigh in and stick with that. Wear the same thing (or nothing at all) every time. Only pay attention to those.0 -
one time i weight, drank a glass of water, then weighed again. i was up a whole pound. i was like WTF!
Yes, just one glass of water can definitely add a pound!! Crazy!!
I always weigh in the morning. If I do weigh myself randomly at night, the next morning I am always down 1-2 pounds.
it's no fair. i don't even get it. water is colorless and tasteless and odorless, they say it supposedly has no calories, but it can make us gain wait. what gives!0 -
Thank you for this post! Same thing happened to me last weekend. I had lost 4 lbs in the morning, and was in such disbelief (and really excited) that I jumped on again in the afternoon, and only saw a 2.2 lb. loss. I thought my scale was unreliable and I got really discouraged. Now that I know it's normal, I feel 100% better!!0
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Stop weighing yourself multiple times a day. EVERYONE'S weight fluctuates through out the day. PIck a day and time and weigh in once a week.0
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If it really makes you want to give up and eat, stay off the scale. Why would you not just wait until the morning to see if there was a difference?I've weighed myself every morning and have seen a decrease. Because I had such a great workout today I decided to jump back on the scale. Really just to see that great number again. But... I ask surprised by seeing a good five pound weight increase. It looks like the start of my journey almost 2 Weeks ago!
Why is there such a difference at different times? It just makes me want to give up and eat!0 -
it's no fair. i don't even get it. water is colorless and tasteless and odorless, they say it supposedly has no calories, but it can make us gain wait. what gives!
It doesn't have calories, but of course it has weight. 8.34 lbs per gallon actually. That isn't a bad thing.0 -
Why would that make you want to give up and eat? Everyones weight fluctuates from morning to evening, it's not as though this is abnormal. Stop weighing yourself so often if it's that much of a problem.0
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Fluctuations are absolutely natural. I sometimes weigh myself in the morning, and after my night time workout, but it's for informational purposes only, and to find patterns.
I don't get all torched out of shape if I'm up a pound from that morning.0 -
Thanks for ask the great feedback and comments. I was having a lite moment I guess. But you've ask helped see me through it!0
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I weigh myself at the same time every single morning.
i wake up go potty, get naked, jump on the scale, record weight then shower
after that I dont step on the scale again until the next morning.0 -
Weigh yourself in the morning before eating or drinking anything, Usually once a week. No point getting overly obsessed with a daily weigh-in. Your weight changes throughout the day mainly due to water retention.0
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exact same thing happens to me...5 pounds heavier at nightafter exercising and 2-3 without exercise...its water retention its a ***** but dont let it get to u... keep trucking...rome wasn't built in a day0
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it's no fair. i don't even get it. water is colorless and tasteless and odorless, they say it supposedly has no calories, but it can make us gain wait. what gives!
It doesn't have calories, but of course it has weight. 8.34 lbs per gallon actually. That isn't a bad thing.
is there anything else besides water that's good to drink that doesn't weigh so much?0
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