Not a good way to start my monday

kenziberry
kenziberry Posts: 164 Member
edited November 2024 in Motivation and Support
I have been running 3-5 miles a day for the last couple weeks, and have been eating decent (not perfect) but definately better then I was a few months ago. I got on the scale today after my 5 mile run and it showed I have gained 6 lbs since last Monday.....ummmm what? Its possible that it is water weight, but other than that I am not sure what happened.
Makes me even more determined now to reach my goal.

With that being said I will be focusing even harder on my diet for the next 30 days, avoid any refined sugars, watch my carb intake, and sodium levels.

With the holiday seasons coming up this will be even a harder challenge for me.

Anyone in the same boat?

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  • tulips_and_tea
    tulips_and_tea Posts: 5,748 Member
    I'd be really surprised if that 6 lbs. was actual weight! I'm sure it's a water fluctuation type of thing. The only thing I'd say is check the scale just for tracking purposes, but don't let that number determine your day or week. Keep running. Enjoy the way it makes you FEEL and gradually improve your eating habits. You'll see results, I'm sure!
  • eldamiano
    eldamiano Posts: 2,667 Member
    It could mean that your scales are funny. Scales are
  • amcook4
    amcook4 Posts: 561 Member
    BZAH10 wrote: »
    I'd be really surprised if that 6 lbs. was actual weight! I'm sure it's a water fluctuation type of thing. The only thing I'd say is check the scale just for tracking purposes, but don't let that number determine your day or week. Keep running. Enjoy the way it makes you FEEL and gradually improve your eating habits. You'll see results, I'm sure!

    This. Our bodies are weird, and sometimes hold onto water because it wants too. My guess is water weight, either sodium related or something else. I weigh everyday and I can tell you it is up & down ALL OF THE TIME, perfectly normal. Here is a screenshot of my weights from a few months ago

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    As you can see, up & down happens, I had a 6 pound gain one day too, but it went down shortly after, then kept going down.
  • jennifernoseworthy
    jennifernoseworthy Posts: 24 Member
    Honestly, that sounds like a water weight issue. Did you have a lot of high sodium foods over the weekend?
  • Chezzie84
    Chezzie84 Posts: 873 Member
    Sounds like water retention to me.
    I would not worry, it will be gone soon.
  • kenziberry
    kenziberry Posts: 164 Member
    I did eat pizza and popcorn over the weekend, both salty. I never really eat salty food so its possible my body was in shock from salt overload
  • lishie_rebooted
    lishie_rebooted Posts: 2,973 Member
    Here's your problem...
    You got on the scale AFTER working out.
    The best time to weigh yourself is in the morning, naked, post-toilet, pre-food.
    Weigh yourself under the same conditions every week so you can compare more accurately.
  • DeWoSa
    DeWoSa Posts: 496 Member
    edited November 2014
    Ditto amcook4. I weigh every day and can see fluctuations of 3 pounds or more at times. It's just my body doing its thing.
  • mommyrunning
    mommyrunning Posts: 495 Member
    603reader wrote: »
    Here's your problem...
    You got on the scale AFTER working out.
    The best time to weigh yourself is in the morning, naked, post-toilet, pre-food.
    Weigh yourself under the same conditions every week so you can compare more accurately.

    Agree. Also you would have to eat roughly an extra 3000 calories a day on top of maintenance to gain 6 lbs in one week so unless you at that much it probably isn't fat gain.
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    Other than this weigh in, have you been consistently losing? You say you're eating better but did not mention staying on track with a caloric deficit.
  • Dawmelvan
    Dawmelvan Posts: 133 Member
    603reader wrote: »
    Here's your problem...
    You got on the scale AFTER working out.
    The best time to weigh yourself is in the morning, naked, post-toilet, pre-food.
    Weigh yourself under the same conditions every week so you can compare more accurately.

    This is what I was thinking....
  • Debbjones
    Debbjones Posts: 278 Member
    603reader wrote: »
    Here's your problem...
    You got on the scale AFTER working out.
    The best time to weigh yourself is in the morning, naked, post-toilet, pre-food.
    Weigh yourself under the same conditions every week so you can compare more accurately.

    Most people say "the best time to weigh yourself is in the morning, naked, post-toilet, pre-food"... I sorta dispute that belief! I have a bit of an OCD going since my 90 pound weight loss and I weigh myself 2 times as day. First thing in the morning (as described above) and when I get home from work, before I consume dinner after I change out of my dress work clothes (yes I am naked and post-potty!). For the last month everyday I see a fluctuation of several pounds between morning and night. For example yesterday my morning weight was 104.8 (lbs) evening weight 101.2 (lbs). When I see it drop so low, I know to eat a little more at dinner. These are standard consistent readings FOR ME. Just remember, everyone is different (and I don't work out!).

    All that said I agree with everyone here, fluctuation will happen. As long as there is a calorie deficit, you "should" see weight loss in the long run... unless there is an "underlying medical condition".

    Best success in your journey. It sounds like you are are taking the right path. :)



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