Why did I gain 1.8# from yesterday

janetkennedymerritt
janetkennedymerritt Posts: 12 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I stayed within my calorie range and met my workout goal?

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  • nutmegoreo
    nutmegoreo Posts: 15,532 Member
    I stayed within my calorie range and met my workout goal?

    Water retention most likely. Three most common contributors: larger than usual sodium (salt) intake, TOM, exercise. Daily fluctuations are normal. If it really bothers you, only weigh yourself weekly. Sudden swings in weight are not fat gain, so they are primarily irrelevant.
  • RawIndian
    RawIndian Posts: 90 Member
    It could be because of the Salt. Salt causes water retention.

    Did you eat anything salty yesterday?

    For example my body is sensitive to Salt and I have gained like 2.5 lbs overnight because of that.
  • BigT555
    BigT555 Posts: 2,067 Member
    water and/or food waste
    these fluctuations are very common, i see differences in 5 lbs from day to day sometimes
  • redpandora56
    redpandora56 Posts: 289 Member
    it's normal for weight to fluctuate day to day, and within a day. try not to weigh yourself daily, instead pick a particular day of the week, time, and conditions, so you can make consistent and equal comparisons. I usually do Friday mornings, right before getting in the shower in the morning.
  • BombshellPhoenix
    BombshellPhoenix Posts: 1,693 Member
    Have you pooped lately? Water retention from excess sodium, exercise, TOM. I've gained 3 lbs from one day to the next. If it's not fat, I don't care. Scale weight from a single day to the next is trivial. Gauge progress over weeks, not daya
  • Aestuavi
    Aestuavi Posts: 15 Member
    Weight fluctuates, and 1.8 lbs is not an abnormal amount at all. There's a lot of different causes (hormones, sodium, contipation,..)
    Don't worry about it, it's not fat.
  • trogalicious
    trogalicious Posts: 4,584 Member
    water or poop.
  • cincysweetheart
    cincysweetheart Posts: 892 Member
    Weight can fluctuate from day to day.... Even from hour to hour sometimes. It can be due to a bunch of different factors that don't include either your calorie count or exercise. I once "gained" 3lbs in 12 hours. Personally, I would only recommend weighing yourself once a week. Those daily fluctuations are enough to drive me crazy!
  • Happymelz
    Happymelz Posts: 536 Member
    Also, if your diary was open it would be helpful in giving an opinion, but most likely water retention.
  • Bri_Becq
    Bri_Becq Posts: 146 Member
    I don't want to sound rude, but why are you weighing yourself daily? Weight fluctuates. Weighing yourself every 1-2 weeks is more likely to see results....
  • shadow2soul
    shadow2soul Posts: 7,692 Member
    :heart: Weight – So many things can affect weight, because of this it shouldn’t be the only way you track your progress. Things to keep in mind:
    :drinker: Always use the same scale – Different scales can show different weights. You will get the most accurate number for tracking when using the same scale.
    :drinker: Don’t move the scale – Carpet, uneven flooring, different types of flooring…can all affect the weight on the scale. So when you weigh, you want it to be approximately the same spot for the most accurate number for tracking.
    :drinker: 3500 calories – To gain 1lb of fat you need to be over maintenance by 3500 calories.
    :drinker: Muscle Repair – Muscles will hold onto water to repair, because of this it is not uncommon to see a gain for a little while after a workout. This weight comes right back off when they are done repairing.
    :drinker: Sodium – Can cause you to retain water. This can also be amplified if you don’t drink enough to flush it out of your system. This is also another reason for temporary weight gain.
    :drinker: Water – Not drinking enough water can actually cause you to retain water. Recommended amount is 8 cups or 64oz. I drink 64 oz to 128 oz of water a day. It doesn’t have to be plain water either. I like to flavor mine with crystal light or tea.
    :drinker: Time of day – Your weight can fluctuate throughout the day. So for the most accurate tracking, you want to weigh at around the same time.
    :drinker: Frequency – This is up to you, but if small fluctuations bother you than only weigh once a week or less.
    :drinker: Lightest Weight – Will be naked, first thing in the morning, after using the bathroom
    :drinker: Multiple times a Day – Don’t Do It. As I said before, your weight will fluctuate throughout the day. What you eat, what you’re wearing, ect will all affect weight.
    :drinker: Clothes – If you weigh with clothing on, keep in mind that the scale will show your weight plus the weight of your clothes. (Jeans are heavy)
    :drinker: TOM - A lot of women will retain water around their TOM, but its just temporary and will go away.

    This is a chart I made last year (using my own weigh ins) that shows day to day fluctuations. Notice how the overall trend is down:
    29l0bqr.jpg

    Measurements are better for tracking progress.
  • janetkennedymerritt
    janetkennedymerritt Posts: 12 Member
    Thank you that is helpful.
  • gypsy_spirit
    gypsy_spirit Posts: 2,107 Member
    Your answer is in this link. Read it, study it, laugh if you must - but accept the fluctuations - they are part of life whether you are in a deficit, overeating or in maintenance.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/ihad/view/the-path-of-success-631437
  • ihad
    ihad Posts: 7,463 Member
    This is some good perspective too.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/ihad/view/mfp-101-i-just-gained-3-pounds-overnight-636811
  • CyberEd312
    CyberEd312 Posts: 3,536 Member
    I see fluctuations as much as 5 to 7 lbs. Some days....... stay off the scale everyday and just log your weight once a week on the same day... it will save your sanity. .... lol. Best of Luck
  • rodduz
    rodduz Posts: 251 Member
    1lb of fat = 3500 calories... so 1.8lbs of fat = 6300 calories... did you go over your calories by 6300, yesterday? No... so don't worry about it!
  • _Zardoz_
    _Zardoz_ Posts: 3,987 Member
    Aliens. They visit when your asleep an use bicycle pumps to inflate your fat cells with a very dense gas. The only way to reverse this is to stand on your head while singing the start spangled banner.

    In all seriousness you've been registered since January 2013 and have yet to discover daily fluctuations?

    I suggest having a wee look at this link

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1175494-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants?hl=guide+to+sexypants&page=1#posts-18361594
  • zoeysasha37
    zoeysasha37 Posts: 7,088 Member
    Like everyone else said, weight can fluctuate daily for many reasons. It's no big deal. Just worry about the overall trend, not daily fluctuations
  • FoxyLifter
    FoxyLifter Posts: 965 Member
    This is exactly why I only record new lows. My weight can fluctuate by as much as 7lbs in between a day or two ( thanks to TOM). Water and poop can through me off, but I have to keep reminding myself hat I did NOT eat 3500 calories over my maintenance calories so that pound of weight is not fat.

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