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WATER WEIGHT CONFUSING SCALE READOUTS?

HEATHERACU73
HEATHERACU73 Posts: 46 Member
edited February 7 in Health and Weight Loss
So I felt pretty bloated yesterday, but since it's been a week from my last weigh in, I went on the scale and it showed I gained .5 pounds! Then today (because I watched my sodium levels yesterday) I got on the scale again for giggles and found I lost 2 pounds from yesterday. Can weight really sway that much in one day due to water weight? Does anyone know?

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  • servilia
    servilia Posts: 3,452 Member
    Yes it can change that much. I've dropped 3lbs in 24 hours due to water weight changes.
  • RGv2
    RGv2 Posts: 5,789 Member
    I can drop upwards of 7lbs In 24hrs, dependent upon diet and exercise.
  • Ninkyou
    Ninkyou Posts: 6,666 Member
    Yep. I can fluctuate +/- 4 lbs, depending on ovulation, period, salt, exercise, or even basic potty needs. It happens. It sucks seeing that higher number, but you just have to remember it'll go down.
  • HEATHERACU73
    HEATHERACU73 Posts: 46 Member
    wow, that sucks. Thanks for the infor!
  • servilia
    servilia Posts: 3,452 Member
    It doesn't mean that at least some of it is not a real loss so don't get discouraged.
  • kmyers4545
    kmyers4545 Posts: 41 Member
    Yeah I've totally dropped like 5 lbs in a couple days after "that" time of the month. Blooooat. I think it still counts! :D
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