When is the best time to take your measurements??

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mommy2boys
mommy2boys Posts: 33
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I've been working out for 3 weeks now & thought I'd see where my measurements were now & it was more. How can this be? Do you somehow retain fluid or something after you work out? I measured right after I worked out. I've lost 3 lbs so far doing the Hip Hop Abs & Slim in 6 & have stayed within range on my calories. Can someone help me? It's kind of depressing!

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  • mommy2boys
    mommy2boys Posts: 33
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    I've been working out for 3 weeks now & thought I'd see where my measurements were now & it was more. How can this be? Do you somehow retain fluid or something after you work out? I measured right after I worked out. I've lost 3 lbs so far doing the Hip Hop Abs & Slim in 6 & have stayed within range on my calories. Can someone help me? It's kind of depressing!
  • DETERMINED2Drop
    DETERMINED2Drop Posts: 285 Member
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    You typically weigh more after a work out, but I'm not sure about measurements.

    I would stick to taking your measurements and weighing at the same time. (Morning time usually!)
  • alaypath
    alaypath Posts: 3
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    I do it in the morning before breakfast when my stomach is completely empty. Keep going and you will see results. Sometimes it just takes a little while. I've been working on my healthy lifestyle off and on for over a year now and I have lost 25 pounds and four inches from my waist. I have been discouraged sometimes, but if you are consistent, success will come.
  • AmandaGrey
    AmandaGrey Posts: 4
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    well many times when you work out your muscles tighten up and get bigger, this could be the reason, and also if you have eaten at all that day. I think the best time to measure would be when you first wake up, right after you weigh yourself. Keep up the good work, I hope that helps. -just remember, muscle weighs more than fat.
  • mommy2boys
    mommy2boys Posts: 33
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    Thanks everyone!
  • MisoSoup79
    MisoSoup79 Posts: 517
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    Your muscles fill with fluid while you work out and the effect can last from 30 mins to a few hours. Like another poster said, take your measurements when you first wake up in the am.

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