Losing to fast?

jaydin85
jaydin85 Posts: 25
edited September 22 in Health and Weight Loss
Question... Last night I weighed myself and i weighed 214 this morning I weighed myself and it says 211.2 is this possible... i will say my scale is digital...brand new not a cheap scale and i got on and off three times because I couldn't believe it! I also had a good movement this morning if you know what I mean...sorry for TMI but I am just wondering...anyone?

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  • ouryear002
    ouryear002 Posts: 325 Member
    Your weight changes through the day and people usually weigh more at night. That is why you should do your "official" weigh-in at the same time of day.
  • cheshirequeen
    cheshirequeen Posts: 1,324 Member
    it's possible. you usually weigh more at night, since you drank a lot and ate, and all that stuff is finally settling in, and i usually weigh with little clothes on if any, so yes, i have done that before. sometimes thats just the kick in the butt i need to see how good it feels to lose some weight. good luck
  • AmberBarrios
    AmberBarrios Posts: 394 Member
    Weighing yourself first thing in the morning is usually the most accurate. I have weighed myself at night before going to bed and then in the morning and see usually about a 4lb difference so I don't pay attention to the other numbers just the first thing in the morning weights.
  • taletreader
    taletreader Posts: 377 Member
    You can fluctuate for several pounds during the day and overnight. 4 is entirely possible, and more if you're nearing your period. Water retention is a biggie -- caused by sodium or related to the glycogen levels in your muscles, which fluctuate during the day to supply short-term energy -- and so is just half-digested food in your digestive tract.

    So don't be surprised if you find 213 tomorrow morning.

    If you're too feaked out, weigh yourself once a week or once a month, same time of the day, same level of clothing. If you do it daily, expect fluctuations -- and again, if you do it either in the morning first thing or in the evening last thing you'll get at least a little consistency.
  • jennifer3998
    jennifer3998 Posts: 144 Member
    I always fluctuate that much between night and morning. In fact, I've lost 9 pounds in the last 7 days. I'm the queen of water weight. It's crazy!

    Best of luck with your goals!
    Jennifer
  • myofibril
    myofibril Posts: 4,500 Member
    Question... Last night I weighed myself and i weighed 214 this morning I weighed myself and it says 211.2 is this possible... i will say my scale is digital...brand new not a cheap scale and i got on and off three times because I couldn't believe it! I also had a good movement this morning if you know what I mean...sorry for TMI but I am just wondering...anyone?

    Yes, it is possible.

    During the night we lose water by expiration (breathing out and emitting moisure) and transpiration (through the skin ie sweating.) In addition, we lose additional water (and other stuff!) by going to the toilet.

    Water weighs a suprising amount. 1 litre weighs about 1 kg. The average person's weight fluctuates by about 2 - 5 lbs per day given hydration levels.
  • jaydin85
    jaydin85 Posts: 25
    Thanks everyone that makes a lot of sense! Plus i wasn't sure when was the best time to weigh yourself so now I will stick to mornings and see what i get tomorrow!! Have a great day!
  • taletreader
    taletreader Posts: 377 Member
    Water weighs a suprising amount. 1 litre weighs about 1 kg. The average person's weight fluctuates by about 2 - 5 lbs per day given hydration levels.

    Yes, thanks for stating it in so basic terms. Or to put it in other words, you drink 1 cup of water, you're up approximately half a pound. Instantly. Of course, it'll come out through sweat and breath and urine ... eventually.
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