how do you deal with weight fluctuations?

Fluctuations are totally normal and can be for many reasons. I weigh myself every day out of habit, and the daily ups and downs don't bother me and rarely make "sense". I can be under goal the night before, plenty of water, no where near TOM, whatever, and still be up the next day - not a big deal. I know I didn't gain a pound or two of fat overnight. If it bothers you, then don't weight daily, but once a week or twice a month, etc, and track the trend.

Also a good idea to get your tape measure out and start tracking measurements, and take progress photos as well. You will often see progress there that doesn't show on the scale. Last year I went about six months with the few pounds up and down on the scale, but during that time I lost fat and inches, and dropped a full size. Had I just been relying on my scale I might have been upset, but I laughed at my scale and went out and bought new jeans. :bigsmile:

I ignore them.

My weight can swing though a 5+ pound window in a day. I lose 4 to 5 pounds of water swimming.
Weigh yourself once a week at the same time of day. First thing in the morning after the morning "constitutional" is the best time.

This is the reason why it's suggested that you not weigh yourself every day. The scale is a liar and you shouldn't be focused on a number. Instead focus on how your clothes fit and how you feel on a day to day basis. I have set up fitness goals for myself rather than weight goals (i.e. Run 1 mile without stopping) that way the weight loss is more of a bonus rather than my sole focus.

My weight fluctuates anywhere from 1-5 pounds on a daily basis and I always tend to be high around TOM. Don't sweat it and just keep on doing what you're doing.

I have a good cry

You can use my shoulder anytime... just sayin'

I genuinely don't care at all, I see daily differences on myself anyway so the scale makes no difference to me

I usually cry, smash the scale, then I eat a gallon of ice cream.

The more you standardize your diet the less your weight
will fluctuate. With a very regulated diet, you can see how
your weight is trending over every two or three days.

But if you have confidence that your diet is a weight losing
diet, my advice is to have faith in that and not to worry about
daily fluctuations. You might weigh yourself once a week to
make sure you're on course.

I weigh pretty much every day, so I'm very used to daily weight fluctuations. In fact, I tend to go 2 or 3 weeks at a time edging around a particular weight, and then lose 2 or 3 lbs in a few days. It's just the way it is. I know it happens, so I have learned to roll with it. Plus, I know I'm doing the right thing on a daily basis. I eat well and exercise. Whatever the scale shows, it's just a long-term indicator of how healthy I am becoming.

I know that weight fluctuations are especially for women normal and don't worry too much, because I know I stuck to my food and amount of calories and therefore know it's a fluctuation and not a true weight gain. It would be different if I would overeat, but since I don't , there is nothing to worry, or get emotional about.
It also helps that I only weigh myself every two weeks....