weight keeps fluctuating

nblanchard11
nblanchard11 Posts: 2
in Health and Weight Loss
5'7", 180lbs, bmr 1875.1 calorie intake of 1500 regularly havent been to accurate with app.

run 3 miles a day for 3 weeks with weight training strict diet
drop to 172 back to 177 to 173 to 180 all over the place not really getting it.

advice ??

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  • 4legsRbetterthan2
    4legsRbetterthan2 Posts: 19,589 MFP Moderator
    weight fluctuates, this is normal

    check out your sodium intake for the past few days, if that is inconsisitent that is will effect water retention in your body and lead to weight fluctuations. Also make sure you rehydrate well after workout and througout the day.

    make sure you get a rest day in there
  • shaynepoole
    shaynepoole Posts: 493 Member
    sigh, in a nutshell, you're human and don't sweat it...

    Sodium levels retain water, if you are running you are probably eating a lot of carbs

    How often are you weighing yourself? Same time of day? Same conditions?

    if you are doing it too frequently, you will see normal variations - try spacing out weigh ins
  • kgeyser
    kgeyser Posts: 22,505 Member
    Weigh/measure and log your food, and eat your TDEE-15 or 20% to lose weight.
  • slimbettie
    slimbettie Posts: 686 Member
    my advice would be to weight only every 2 weeks. that way the daily up and downs will not affect you.
  • joolywooly33
    joolywooly33 Posts: 421 Member
    It happens....I am 4lb up today from yesterday. This used to freak me out, but I know now that it isn't 'fat'!
  • polo571
    polo571 Posts: 708 Member
    Have you ever tried HIIT workouts instead of the running? Its best to try a lot of things and see what works best. Change it up.
  • Of_Monsters_and_Meat
    Of_Monsters_and_Meat Posts: 1,022 Member
    I usually swing in a 10 lbs range. Completely normal.
  • editorgrrl
    editorgrrl Posts: 7,060 Member
    5'7", 180lbs, bmr 1875.1 calorie intake of 1500 regularly havent been to accurate with app.
    Log everything you eat accurately & honestly. Weigh your food.

    If you're not losing, you're not eating at a deficit. Read this: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants
  • summerlauren007
    summerlauren007 Posts: 8 Member
    Are you weighing yourself everyday? A lot depends on what you ate the day before, even if you are staying in your calorie goals. I would suggest weighing yourself no more than once a week, on the same day, at the same time of day, wearing the same clothes (or nothing) to get more of an accurate picture of how you are trending.
  • Anonycatgirl
    Anonycatgirl Posts: 502 Member
    Also, you say you haven't been "too accurate with app." Try tracking everything as carefully as possible, weighing and measuring your food, for a few weeks. I'm fairly new here myself and one thing I learned quickly was that, despite being an experienced cook, I stank at estimating portions.

    Just to clarify, are you aiming to eat 1500 calories a day? That's crazy low if your BMR is 1875. Since you're not losing, I'm thinking I misinterpreted what you said...or your tracking is really off.
  • ShenderJ
    ShenderJ Posts: 1 Member
    This happens to me too. I fluctuate between 208 and 212 right now, but I've seen spikes as scary as 216. It's disheartening, and I often eat bad on the days that I weigh in and the number is high. It's like "well if I'm going to gain weight on a diet, why not just eat whatever I want?" That is, however, not the healthy response.

    I've personally found that the pie chart of fat/carbs/protein intake is a better indicator of where my weight goes. if I keep it in a healthy balance and my sodium and sugar stay level, I will lose weight. if I get too much of one 'piece of the pie', or I overindulge in sugars and salts, I gain weight.

    Instead of monitoring your calories in a more strict fashion (although that may help too), try to monitor your nutrient intake. keep it balanced and watch the sugar/salt, and you may see improvement.

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