Is is normal to gain 2-3lbs in less than 24 hours??

Water weight plus muscle being built plus lactic acid = weight fluctuation.

Here's an outside source via the forum :http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/106489-why-does-your-weight-fluctuate-from-day-to-day?hl=weight+fluctuation#posts-1469222

I never weigh myself more than once a week due to this happening i keep to weighing myself once a week on the tha same day around the same time for a more accurate result, if i was to weigh everyday at different times i think id send my self loopy and worry to much as ur weight can go up and down through out the day try taking it to a weekly weigh in xx

Yes unfortunately. It is total BS but it is what it is. If I weigh myself every day I drive myself freaking nuts!

It is a personal preference but IMO weighing once a week is more than enough...and it seems like I've read more people stating they lose more, or don't fret as much as least, when they weigh once a week or less.

Your body weight fluctuates throughout the day. Its normal for it to be heavier in the evening then in the morning. Differences before and after eating, or working out. That's why many experts say only weigh in once a week - because you are looking for an overall trend, its not something that's totally exact.

It could be that you've gained some water if your muscles are repairing themselves from a good couple of workouts. I guess the bottom line is to try not to let it upset you or get you derailed from your goals. If you are eating healthily and exercising the scale will catch up and show the improvements over time.

Also, you may want to consider taking your measurments. Sometimes those show the improvements faster then the scale. I find that really helpful in staying motivated.

Not muscle, muscle takes months to build in that quantity and pretty much has to be on a diet that is in a caloric surplus. Most likely water as you start a new workout, or push yourself harder, you muscles retain water to aid in repair.

Yes your weight can fluctuate 3-5 pounds (i think have heard different numbers on this one) a day. That's why they say to do it once a week...same day and same time.

So the article that was more "convincing" said once a day...but you're weighing yourself at breakfast and lunch? You do realize you're consuming calories during the day and that's why you weigh more at lunch, right?

Honestly, do yourself a favour and put the scale away. Weigh yourself once a week.

Common sense goes a long way with weight loss.

Weighing yourself every day can be very motivating. whether you weigh in every day, once a week, or once a month, I strongly recommend that you weigh yourself first thing in the morning - with either no clothes on (or wear the same clothing every day for weigh in. Make sure you empty your bladder before you weigh. This will give you the absolute truest depiction of your weight. If you weigh yourself even after a bottle of water, the weight of the water itself will be depicted in your weigh in - Just think about that for a minute - a bowl with nothing in it has weight. You pour a glass of water into that bowl, it has more weight, etc. Weighing yourself once a day at the same time every day as suggested, will demonstrate more closely your accurate weight loss. If the numbers go up in 1 24 hour period = there could be factors that contribute to that i.e. your sodium levels the day before were higher than normal and your body retained (didn't process as well) the fluids. If you ate late at night before retiring for the evening - your body again may not have had time to process the food.

Most importantly, though, this is not/should not be about the numbers on a scale. It should be about you having a healthier diet, increasing your well being by daily exercise, strengthening muscles and building an overall better body - all resulting in a healthier and happier you. If you focus on the numbers the end result will likely be a less happy/healthy you.

Please for your own well being try adopting some of the recommendations of others that have responded to your post. Think of this as a journey that will require you learning more about yourself, how to be healthy, and the path to take along the way that will best benefit you.

Blessings

Vickie

Thats why I only weigh myself once a week. Usually monday morning before eating or drinking anything,
So many things affect you immiate weigh - food and liquid intake - bowl movements - water retention - time of the month etc. I think I would get too depressed if I checked my self everyday where as I think once a week give me a better representation of my true weightloss.

I've been at this for over a month and have done nothing but put on weight. I can see the difference in my waist line though so I know I'm putting on muscle(which weighs more) and burning fat. I can't give you advice on when to weigh yourself but its not good to do it multiple times in a day. Will do nothing but drive you insane! Inches matter more than weight anyways:)

How are your clothes fitting? How do you feel? Are you noticing a difference when you look in the mirror? Use all these methods to determine if you're losing weight. Scale weight fluctuates, and the best time to weigh is first thing in the morning after you've done all your business.

I weigh myself about every morning, first thing when I get up. I can go a week, but then I like to see that I am maintaing an average. I know that it would probably be better to do it once a week, but.....I am one of those people that have to give you your present the moment I buy it...no waiting for the birthday sort of thing. With that said, if you are going to weigh so often, then chart it over the week and get your averages, learn how your body flucuates and why it does. Mark down what you ate, how much you exercised, etc., so that next time it does this you understand your body patterns. After you learn what makes you gain or lose weight, [things like salt, heavy foods, work outs, body waste, etc.] you will not worry as much next time it happens.

I used to weigh myself every day and that was making me nuts. I can't imagine weighing yourself multiple times a day. I'm guessing that the extra weight is water that hasn't rid itself from your body. Plus, you may be weighing before food has been digested and is just sitting there. My suggestion would be to weigh yourself once a week, preferably in the morning, and preferably the same day around teh same time. I think this is a better indication of overall weight loss. Don't despair!