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Why does my weight vary so much?

127ismygoal
127ismygoal Posts: 40 Member
edited January 19 in Health and Weight Loss
Before I start I don't weigh myself EVERYDAY, just so happens that I have done these past few days and its REALLY annoyed me.

So, yesterday morning I weighed 10st, fantastic! Today I get on the scale - 10st 5lbs!

Why is my weight varying so much? Surely my weight shouldn't change so much!

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  • babydiego87
    babydiego87 Posts: 905 Member
    water weight, sodium intake, monthlies etc
  • Anayalata
    Anayalata Posts: 391 Member
    Consuming a lot of sodium makes you retain extra water = you weigh more.

    Taking a shower before weighing yourself means your skin absorbs some water = you weigh more.

    Not pooping means you have some excess 'stuff' inside of you = you weigh more.

    Having your menses means you retain water = you weigh more.

    It's just water.
  • lmnconn
    lmnconn Posts: 24 Member
    I've really started watching my sodium intake. It has helped stop the drastic weight fluctuations. I also weigh myself at the same time every morning because my weight varies at different times of the day. I weigh every day but only log my weight once a week. I try to keep my sodium at half the amount MFP allows me.
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