Confused

kabennett0520
kabennett0520 Posts: 4
in Health and Weight Loss
Monday I weighed 125.4 and Wednesday (today) I weigh 126.4. I have eaten probably a little less than the 1200 calories. Just don't get it. Any suggestions?

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  • Goal_Line
    Goal_Line Posts: 474 Member
    Lengthen your time expectations. Weight loss is not linear. Over a 2 day period variations will occur due to a number of reasons (hydration/water retention, etc). This variation is normal. Measure your progress over weeks not days.
  • palmerar
    palmerar Posts: 489 Member
    Weigh in once a month
  • sdouth
    sdouth Posts: 1
    Water retention/loss can make your weight fluctuate alot over 24-48 hours. Don't weigh yourself more than once a week. That will give you a better idea of actual "non water" changes. Don't freak out over it! :-)
  • elyelyse
    elyelyse Posts: 1,454 Member
    yup, i suggest not getting caught up in the daily fluctuations. maybe you ate something salty (water retention) maybe whatever you ate last hasn't left your system yet. if you feel the need to get on the scale everyday, look for overall trends, not changes from day to day, you will drive yourself crazy.
  • kabennett0520
    kabennett0520 Posts: 4
    Thanks! Sometimes I do get a little obsessive about my weight.

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