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weight gain-vaca!

teacher_transformation
teacher_transformation Posts: 45
edited February 22 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi! I just went on a little vacation/ study abroad in England. I am here for five more days and hopped on a scale today to see that I have gained 5lbs. :( I know I have not been eating super well or exerising like normal. But I am still walking and hiking some. I will take a plane back soon and worry about the bloat frpm that too. I have been on vacation for 11 days. Do you think it is all fat gin or some is maybe water? When would I know and when should I weigh once returning?
Thankss

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  • disney_mama_13
    disney_mama_13 Posts: 57
    It's probably a combo of bloat/fat to be honest. We took a 10day disney trip last august. I gained 7 and my husband gained 5 while we were gone. I lost 5.5 of that in my first week back and the rest the following - I think it's to be expected any time we deviate from our norm. Just finish out your trip - have fun!!! - and tackle it all upon your return! ????
  • SharonNehring
    SharonNehring Posts: 535 Member
    Most likely water with a pound or two of gain. I gained 6lbs on vacation, gone the following week.
  • teacher_transformation
    teacher_transformation Posts: 45
    How did you lose the weight the following week? Just getting back on the wagon?
  • Branstin
    Branstin Posts: 2,320 Member
    Many times the gain is due to water retention and not fat. The body releases the water much faster.
  • teacher_transformation
    teacher_transformation Posts: 45
    How do you generally lose the water weight once you return? thanks for the comments :)
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    vaca? As in a cow?
  • lizziebeth1028
    lizziebeth1028 Posts: 3,602 Member
    Hi! I just went on a little vacation/ study abroad in England. I am here for five more days and hopped on a scale today to see that I have gained 5lbs. :( I know I have not been eating super well or exerising like normal. But I am still walking and hiking some. I will take a plane back soon and worry about the bloat frpm that too. I have been on vacation for 11 days. Do you think it is all fat gin or some is maybe water? When would I know and when should I weigh once returning?
    Thankss

    Weight loss/ weight maintenance/ health and fitness - it's ALL a life long process. Don't let a handful of days spent on vacation freak you out!!! Who cares if the scale is up a few pounds, who cares if it's water weight or whatever. The most important point is that you return to your healthy habits once vacation is over!
  • AlysonG2
    AlysonG2 Posts: 713 Member
    Just go back to your normal routine, drink lots of water, and it'll come off on its own.
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