Why do I lose weight and gain it back in a matter of days?
_rachel_k
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I'm currently on week 3 of T25 alpha and for the second time I have gained back the weight i have lost. Thursday of week 1 I was down 2 lbs.... Saturday morning it was back. Then I was down 2 lbs on Saturday but now I'm back up the two lbs. I KNOW I'm not over eating (1500-1800 calories) and I'm not eating high sodium foods, but I was out drinking with my bf Saturday night but I wasn't drinking when I gained the weight in week 1
I know it's water but I don't see or feel any benefit and it's frustrating. It makes me feel like....... why do I waste so much time working out and watching what I eat??
I will keep doing my workouts and food monitoring till I'm done alpha but is there anything I can do/look out for??
I know it's water but I don't see or feel any benefit and it's frustrating. It makes me feel like....... why do I waste so much time working out and watching what I eat??
I will keep doing my workouts and food monitoring till I'm done alpha but is there anything I can do/look out for??
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Weight fluctuates day to day & throughout the day. Everybody's different, and weight loss takes a whole lot of trial & error to find what works for you. Read this: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants0
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That just sounds like normal daily fluctuations. Patience0
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I hope it's just normal daily fluctuations. That's why I'm giving up..... yet.......
It's frustrating because I feel like I have to work so much harder than the people around me, I feel entitled to results.0 -
I hope it's just normal daily fluctuations. That's why I'm giving up..... yet.......
It's frustrating because I feel like I have to work so much harder than the people around me, I feel entitled to results.
I fluctuate between 1-3 lbs. weekly. It's usually water retention. If you keep doing what you're doing, you should see a downward trend in where those 1-3 lbs. fluctuate. Ex: If you currently weigh 140 lbs. and fluctuate between 140 and 143 lbs., then, in the next few weeks, you can expect to see a fluctuation between 139 and 142 lbs., then 138 and 141 lbs., then, 137 and 140 lbs., kwim?
Btw, life's not fair, and entitlement will get you no where. You would do much better to adopt an attitude of willingness to break down ANY obstacle that lies in front of you, despite how good/bad others have it. You're not them, and you can't know what they ACTUALLY DO to get the results that they get. Just my 2 cents...0 -
I hope it's just normal daily fluctuations. That's why I'm giving up..... yet.......
It's frustrating because I feel like I have to work so much harder than the people around me, I feel entitled to results.
I fluctuate between 1-3 lbs. weekly. It's usually water retention. If you keep doing what you're doing, you should see a downward trend in where those 1-3 lbs. fluctuate. Ex: If you currently weigh 140 lbs. and fluctuate between 140 and 143 lbs., then, in the next few weeks, you can expect to see a fluctuation between 139 and 142 lbs., then 138 and 141 lbs., then, 137 and 140 lbs., kwim?
Btw, life's not fair, and entitlement will get you no where. You would do much better to adopt an attitude of willingness to break down ANY obstacle that lies in front of you, despite how good/bad others have it. You're not them, and you can't know what they ACTUALLY DO to get the results that they get. Just my 2 cents...
You beat me to it. People who feel entitled rarely work as hard as they think they are and always seem to think other people who are working hard have it easy.0 -
Are you losing inches? take measurements every 2 weeks. I don't even bother looking at the scale. I lost 5% body fat and only lost 2 lbs on the scale.. but that was 4 inches off my waist 2 off my bust and hips. sometimes the # doesn't matter0
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I hope it's just normal daily fluctuations. That's why I'm giving up..... yet.......
It's frustrating because I feel like I have to work so much harder than the people around me, I feel entitled to results.
I fluctuate between 1-3 lbs. weekly. It's usually water retention. If you keep doing what you're doing, you should see a downward trend in where those 1-3 lbs. fluctuate. Ex: If you currently weigh 140 lbs. and fluctuate between 140 and 143 lbs., then, in the next few weeks, you can expect to see a fluctuation between 139 and 142 lbs., then 138 and 141 lbs., then, 137 and 140 lbs., kwim?
Btw, life's not fair, and entitlement will get you no where. You would do much better to adopt an attitude of willingness to break down ANY obstacle that lies in front of you, despite how good/bad others have it. You're not them, and you can't know what they ACTUALLY DO to get the results that they get. Just my 2 cents...
You beat me to it. People who feel entitled rarely work as hard as they think they are and always seem to think other people who are working hard have it easy.
^^Exactly. I've been guilty of this, myself. It got me no where. Lol!0 -
I know life isn't fair (I have had my fair share of rough patches over the past few years) and I shouldn't feel entitled but it is just frustrating working as hard as I can and being stuck in this rut.
WhiteRabbit13: I hope that one day I can get down to a lower weight and fluctuate, but so far, I'm in the same fluctuation zone.
jodi41086: I don't measure myself, just go by how my clothes feel. I know I SHOULD, and I may if this pattern keeps up all week.0 -
I KNOW I'm not over eating (1500-1800 calories)
This is what they all say. It's ALWAYS something else's fault. Nobody is entitled to weight loss just because they decide now is the time to change. It is probably time to look at how honest you are being with yourself.
As for water, sodium, metabolism... all the other factors, I not once experienced these intangible problems when I was trying to lose weight. Neither did other people who I know that manage to shed the pounds. It's amazing how many people on here come across this.0 -
I know life isn't fair (I have had my fair share of rough patches over the past few years) and I shouldn't feel entitled but it is just frustrating working as hard as I can and being stuck in this rut.
WhiteRabbit13: I hope that one day I can get down to a lower weight and fluctuate, but so far, I'm in the same fluctuation zone.
jodi41086: I don't measure myself, just go by how my clothes feel. I know I SHOULD, and I may if this pattern keeps up all week.
Quit knowing you should and just do it.0 -
I hope it's just normal daily fluctuations. That's why I'm giving up..... yet.......
It's frustrating because I feel like I have to work so much harder than the people around me, I feel entitled to results.
1) its been 3 weeks... did you put all the weight on in 3 weeks? probably not, so it will take longer than that to get it off!
2) stop comparing yourself to other people... just concentrate on you.0 -
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If you are dehydrated your body will try to hold on to any fluid it can. When I workout I drink more water, get on the scale and go WTF! up three pounds in a day? The solution for me is to drink even more water. If your body learns it will get all the water it needs it will let go of the water it's holding and instead flush things out more quickly. At first you may see slight gain from the additional water while your body adjusts, but then it drops off. Not saying this is your issue but it would be simple to try to drink more water and see if it helps.0
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I KNOW I'm not over eating (1500-1800 calories)
This is what they all say. It's ALWAYS something else's fault. Nobody is entitled to weight loss just because they decide now is the time to change. It is probably time to look at how honest you are being with yourself.
As for water, sodium, metabolism... all the other factors, I not once experienced these intangible problems when I was trying to lose weight. Neither did other people who I know that manage to shed the pounds. It's amazing how many people on here come across this.
Really? You, and your buddies, experienced NO obstacles in losing weight? Lol!0 -
You seem to be weighing yourself multiple times a week, maybe even daily. Clearly that's pissing you off and, after two whole weeks, making you already want to quit. Stop weighing yourself so much. If you're the type to read too much into daily fluctations (and you cleary ARE the type), then maybe switch to weekly weigh-in. Others have already mentioned measuring yourself. Do that. And, ya know, stop whining about no results after two weeks. I'm not trying to be a *****, but if you're really going to make some life changes and drop the weight and get healthier, you better get tougher. Nothing is owed you and you don't actually have any clue as to how hard others might be working to achieve their results.0
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GuitarJerry: I weigh myself when I feel myself bloat up or when I feel better in my clothes, I weigh myself maybe 3 times a week.
I know there is no "fixed" calorie intake, my calories vary depending on how hungry I am that day. My BMR is 1600 and I know I shouldn't eat less than that but some days I'm just not hungry (or too distracted to eat)
Turtlesallthe: I'm trying to drink at least 10 glasses of water a day, sometimes it's only 7. I know weekends I tend to drink less because I'm away from the house and I'm trying to find ways to keep water on me (without having to pay for expensive water from a store or vending machine)0 -
ruffnstuff: I said the people around me.. meaning the people I see/converse with frequently. I didn't say I work harder than anybody else.0
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I have the same problem but I can usually tie it directly to my diet. Even if I didn't eat above my calories, if I step on the scale after eating foods that I normally wouldn't, drink more, etc or usually after a longer run day I'm up a pound or three. It drives me nuts too.
but I'm obsessive so I continue to weigh myself daily.
I started tracking my weight in Libra though. It's an app you can download on your phone and it gives you your trend for the month. I thought I was making zero progress but after putting it in there I can see I am consistently losing and the fluctuations are no longer driving me QUITE as crazy.0 -
I KNOW I'm not over eating (1500-1800 calories)
This is what they all say. It's ALWAYS something else's fault. Nobody is entitled to weight loss just because they decide now is the time to change. It is probably time to look at how honest you are being with yourself.
As for water, sodium, metabolism... all the other factors, I not once experienced these intangible problems when I was trying to lose weight. Neither did other people who I know that manage to shed the pounds. It's amazing how many people on here come across this.
Well aren't you the lucky duck? Most people experience fluctuations in weight on a daily basis, due to water retention, whether it is from excess sodium, muscles holding water from increased exercise, or hormones. If you weigh yourself daily, and are exercising, you would be showing fluctuations in your weight. It's a natural process. I've been in maintenance mode for a long time now and my weight fluctuates as much as five pounds in a day or two, and I'm certainly not eating 17.500 extra calories to gain the weight and then eating that many less calories to lose in a day or two.0 -
cuinboston201: I tracked my food for a few days and I constantly eat the exact same thing (give or take a gram or 5 of carrots and celery or half an oz of chicken breast). If it's a day where I'm more hungry, I'll eat an extra cheese string or have a 0% greek yogurt fruit cup (I know, sugars)
mccindy72: I know I can gain between 2-5 lbs from morning to night, and I get that, I just don't get the whole being down and being up the next morning and staying there for days before I'm down again. I just thought maybe there was something I was missing. My co-worker suggested water pills....... that sounds like a bad idea.0 -
I KNOW I'm not over eating (1500-1800 calories)
This is what they all say. It's ALWAYS something else's fault. Nobody is entitled to weight loss just because they decide now is the time to change. It is probably time to look at how honest you are being with yourself.
As for water, sodium, metabolism... all the other factors, I not once experienced these intangible problems when I was trying to lose weight. Neither did other people who I know that manage to shed the pounds. It's amazing how many people on here come across this.
Really? You, and your buddies, experienced NO obstacles in losing weight? Lol!
Where in my passage did I state I experienced NO obstacles in losing weight? You just made that up didnt you? And then laughed at your own joke....0 -
I KNOW I'm not over eating (1500-1800 calories)
This is what they all say. It's ALWAYS something else's fault. Nobody is entitled to weight loss just because they decide now is the time to change. It is probably time to look at how honest you are being with yourself.
As for water, sodium, metabolism... all the other factors, I not once experienced these intangible problems when I was trying to lose weight. Neither did other people who I know that manage to shed the pounds. It's amazing how many people on here come across this.
Well aren't you the lucky duck? Most people experience fluctuations in weight on a daily basis, due to water retention, whether it is from excess sodium, muscles holding water from increased exercise, or hormones. If you weigh yourself daily, and are exercising, you would be showing fluctuations in your weight. It's a natural process. I've been in maintenance mode for a long time now and my weight fluctuates as much as five pounds in a day or two, and I'm certainly not eating 17.500 extra calories to gain the weight and then eating that many less calories to lose in a day or two.
Hmmm, well its funny how the people who DO lose weight still dont seem to have these problems. Are you saying then that my muscles are just completely incapable of holding water, even though my exercise routine frequently involved runnning anything between 5km and 13 miles?
For everything you mention, if you are living under your calorie goal, you will lose weight. There is no doubt about that. While allowing for slight but temporary fluctuations, you will always experience a net loss over time. The more likely and practical solution is that the person just isnt being honest with themselves.
The OP here states that they are consuming 1500-1800 calories per day AND doing exercise. Water retention or not being honest? If you had to hedge your bets, without being pragmatic....0 -
I KNOW I'm not over eating (1500-1800 calories)
This is what they all say. It's ALWAYS something else's fault. Nobody is entitled to weight loss just because they decide now is the time to change. It is probably time to look at how honest you are being with yourself.
As for water, sodium, metabolism... all the other factors, I not once experienced these intangible problems when I was trying to lose weight. Neither did other people who I know that manage to shed the pounds. It's amazing how many people on here come across this.
Well aren't you the lucky duck? Most people experience fluctuations in weight on a daily basis, due to water retention, whether it is from excess sodium, muscles holding water from increased exercise, or hormones. If you weigh yourself daily, and are exercising, you would be showing fluctuations in your weight. It's a natural process. I've been in maintenance mode for a long time now and my weight fluctuates as much as five pounds in a day or two, and I'm certainly not eating 17.500 extra calories to gain the weight and then eating that many less calories to lose in a day or two.
Hmmm, well its funny how the people who DO lose weight still dont seem to have these problems. Are you saying then that my muscles are just completely incapable of holding water, even though my exercise routine frequently involved runnning anything between 5km and 13 miles?
For everything you mention, if you are living under your calorie goal, you will lose weight. There is no doubt about that. While allowing for slight but temporary fluctuations, you will always experience a net loss over time. The more likely and practical solution is that the person just isnt being honest with themselves.
The OP here states that they are consuming 1500-1800 calories per day AND doing exercise. Water retention or not being honest? If you had to hedge your bets, without being pragmatic....
Of course there is still weight loss when eating at a deficit, but weight loss is not linear. And it's unlikely that anyone has constant weight loss, as everyone gains and then loses water weight. Everyone that loses weight will experience these fluctuations.0 -
I KNOW I'm not over eating (1500-1800 calories)
This is what they all say. It's ALWAYS something else's fault. Nobody is entitled to weight loss just because they decide now is the time to change. It is probably time to look at how honest you are being with yourself.
As for water, sodium, metabolism... all the other factors, I not once experienced these intangible problems when I was trying to lose weight. Neither did other people who I know that manage to shed the pounds. It's amazing how many people on here come across this.
Really? You, and your buddies, experienced NO obstacles in losing weight? Lol!
Where in my passage did I state I experienced NO obstacles in losing weight? You just made that up didnt you? And then laughed at your own joke....
^^See YOUR WORDS, in bold.
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cuinboston201: I tracked my food for a few days and I constantly eat the exact same thing (give or take a gram or 5 of carrots and celery or half an oz of chicken breast). If it's a day where I'm more hungry, I'll eat an extra cheese string or have a 0% greek yogurt fruit cup (I know, sugars)
mccindy72: I know I can gain between 2-5 lbs from morning to night, and I get that, I just don't get the whole being down and being up the next morning and staying there for days before I'm down again. I just thought maybe there was something I was missing. My co-worker suggested water pills....... that sounds like a bad idea.
Water pills will ONLY help you lose WATER, which is useless to your FAT loss goal. Your co-worker is not a good source of info. for you, imo.0 -
I KNOW I'm not over eating (1500-1800 calories)
This is what they all say. It's ALWAYS something else's fault. Nobody is entitled to weight loss just because they decide now is the time to change. It is probably time to look at how honest you are being with yourself.
As for water, sodium, metabolism... all the other factors, I not once experienced these intangible problems when I was trying to lose weight. Neither did other people who I know that manage to shed the pounds. It's amazing how many people on here come across this.
Really? You, and your buddies, experienced NO obstacles in losing weight? Lol!
Where in my passage did I state I experienced NO obstacles in losing weight? You just made that up didnt you? And then laughed at your own joke....
^^See YOUR WORDS, in bold.
Is this a wind up?... What part of.... 'As for water, sodium, metabolism... all the other factors, I not once experienced these intangible problems when I was trying to lose weight' ..... means that I experienced NO obstacles in losing weight?
Motivating myself to do exercise when I know that i have consumed too much on a particular; temptation to have a beer when I go to the pub, etc? Doesnt that count in your world of sodium and water retention?0 -
I KNOW I'm not over eating (1500-1800 calories)
This is what they all say. It's ALWAYS something else's fault. Nobody is entitled to weight loss just because they decide now is the time to change. It is probably time to look at how honest you are being with yourself.
As for water, sodium, metabolism... all the other factors, I not once experienced these intangible problems when I was trying to lose weight. Neither did other people who I know that manage to shed the pounds. It's amazing how many people on here come across this.
Really? You, and your buddies, experienced NO obstacles in losing weight? Lol!
Where in my passage did I state I experienced NO obstacles in losing weight? You just made that up didnt you? And then laughed at your own joke....
^^See YOUR WORDS, in bold.
Is this a wind up?... What part of.... 'As for water, sodium, metabolism... all the other factors, I not once experienced these intangible problems when I was trying to lose weight' ..... means that I experienced NO obstacles in losing weight?
Motivating myself to do exercise when I know that i have consumed too much on a particular; temptation to have a beer when I go to the pub, etc? Doesnt that count in your world of sodium and water retention?
I think that the way you stated that you didn't have these "intangible" (seemingly insinuating "fictitious") problems made it sound like you never had problems, and no one else should either. I'm assuming, by your reaction, that that was not your intent. If that's the case, then, I apologize.
Nevertheless, it was pretty funny to me, anyway. :happy:0 -
cuinboston201: I tracked my food for a few days and I constantly eat the exact same thing (give or take a gram or 5 of carrots and celery or half an oz of chicken breast). If it's a day where I'm more hungry, I'll eat an extra cheese string or have a 0% greek yogurt fruit cup (I know, sugars)
mccindy72: I know I can gain between 2-5 lbs from morning to night, and I get that, I just don't get the whole being down and being up the next morning and staying there for days before I'm down again. I just thought maybe there was something I was missing. My co-worker suggested water pills....... that sounds like a bad idea.
No, no water pills. Last week I was up 5 pounds overnight, and it took at least 6 days for it to come back off. I just don't worry about it, as long as I know I'm following my calorie goals, and my clothes still fit, and I feel good.0 -
Sigh. I didn't create this thread to promote hostility........0
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I KNOW I'm not over eating (1500-1800 calories)
This is what they all say. It's ALWAYS something else's fault. Nobody is entitled to weight loss just because they decide now is the time to change. It is probably time to look at how honest you are being with yourself.
As for water, sodium, metabolism... all the other factors, I not once experienced these intangible problems when I was trying to lose weight. Neither did other people who I know that manage to shed the pounds. It's amazing how many people on here come across this.
Really? You, and your buddies, experienced NO obstacles in losing weight? Lol!
Where in my passage did I state I experienced NO obstacles in losing weight? You just made that up didnt you? And then laughed at your own joke....
^^See YOUR WORDS, in bold.
Is this a wind up?... What part of.... 'As for water, sodium, metabolism... all the other factors, I not once experienced these intangible problems when I was trying to lose weight' ..... means that I experienced NO obstacles in losing weight?
Motivating myself to do exercise when I know that i have consumed too much on a particular; temptation to have a beer when I go to the pub, etc? Doesnt that count in your world of sodium and water retention?
And, no. Water retention due to sodium usually comes from actual water retained, not extra calories. I cook at home most of the time, so when I go out to a chain restaurant, and eat within my calorie budget, I still gain 2-3 lbs. of water weight which takes a few days of eating at home to take off at the same calorie budget target.
Another reason for water retention is water retained from starting a strength training program.
Another reason for water retention, in women, is TOM.
See the distinction?0
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