Weight fluctuates

I lose 3 pounds between the time I go to bed at night and when I step out of the shower in the morning. Water weight will always cause fluctuations, particularly for women.

Weigh yourself at the same time of the day once per week and keep a chart. Anything less than a 4-5 pound gain or loss is nothing to concern yourself with.

I always thought that was normal. Weight isn't static.

its normal. The sane way to handle? Forget the notion of a goal weight. Instead choose a goal range, which is +/- 2 or 3 pounds from your 'goal weight'.

measure yourself by the mirror...best way of judging yourself. Just don't be too harsh on yourself.

I gave myself a weight range that I know I'm okay with - 5 pounds up from the lowest number I've seen on the scale.

I also know that my weight range is 2-3 pounds, unless I've just gone all out on sodium and carbs - then I might see a bigger jump. If I see a jump that sticks around for a week, I'll look over my logging - was I over on sodium often? Have I been getting enough water? and then make adjustments. Usually the jump is directly related to too much sodium and not enough plain ol' water. A week or so with those in check, and the number goes back down where it belongs

Don't panic - you've got this!

~Lyssa

YOU can do that, the program doesn't. Just keep following your plan and make sure your weight stays in the center of your goal range.