is it really possible to gain 4pounds in 3 days?

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ferderickt911
ferderickt911 Posts: 38 Member
in Goal: Maintaining Weight
Im just curious thanks
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  • The__Wolf
    The__Wolf Posts: 92 Member
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    Context is key. If you're wondering if a 4 lb variation in weight in 3 days is possible, then the answer depends on:

    - Starting weight
    - Diet
    - Physical activity
    - Weekly weight volatility


    That said, any kind of dramatic weight fluctuation (which this may or may not be) is unlikely to be permanent and very likely to be unhealthy.

  • soulynyc
    soulynyc Posts: 302 Member
    edited January 2017
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    yes.. water weight. unless you are on some kinds of pills then it could be reaction to pills or if you are crazy over eating but that's probably the least doubtful. also ovulation and menstruation can do it too. i don't think it's a big thing to worry about unless you are over eating then i would go to moderate eating lol..
  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,752 Member
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    4lbs of what? I could drink 1.8L of fluid and gain that instantly!
  • sijomial
    sijomial Posts: 19,811 Member
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    is it really possible to gain 4 pounds in 3 days?
    Of course - I can do that in a day.

    But you have to remember weight isn't just fat and fast fluctuations are more related to water and food weight not fat.
  • LivingtheLeanDream
    LivingtheLeanDream Posts: 13,345 Member
    edited January 2017
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    possible I suppose...but mostly it could be water weight which is temporary.
  • Gamliela
    Gamliela Posts: 2,468 Member
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    Yes! We see it all the time on here. People get up in the morning, jump on the scale and weigh anywhere from 1 to 10 pounds more than they did yesterday. Boggles?

    Then everyone jumps in and says " water"!

    Who knows? Lets have some science, people.
  • lauamy96
    lauamy96 Posts: 102 Member
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    Mostly water, unless you truly over ate by like 14000 cals over 3 days......
  • Forest91
    Forest91 Posts: 1,203 Member
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    Most likely water weight that has happened to me in the past a few times.
  • crzycatlady1
    crzycatlady1 Posts: 1,930 Member
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    I can 'gain' 5lbs in one day :D Your weight will fluctuate daily due to all sorts of things not related to actual fat gains.
  • stevemunden26
    stevemunden26 Posts: 8 Member
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    Easy, you could gain and lose that in a day. Best not to pay too much attention to individual weigh-ins. Weigh regularly, and instead analyse the overall trend.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,874 Member
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    When you understand that not everything that registers on the scale is fat, the answer will become quite obvious...

    Hint...yes it's possible...'cuz body weight isn't static...your body is largely made up of water...that fluctuates all of the time...water has mass and thus weight...also, varying levels of waste in the system, etc.

    Actual fat? not likely...do the math.
  • BrianKMcFalls
    BrianKMcFalls Posts: 190 Member
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    I like to imagine it's muscle, it's possible I gained 4 pounds of muscle this week, right?
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,464 Member
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    I gain 4 lbs between breakfast and lunch every day.
  • dodgehalo
    dodgehalo Posts: 2 Member
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    I gained 17 LBs on New Years Eve. Have lost 19 since
  • trigden1991
    trigden1991 Posts: 4,658 Member
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    Yes but as everyone has said, it's not fat or muscle.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
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    i did over christmas.... :laugh:
  • srecupid
    srecupid Posts: 660 Member
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    I think I may have. Damn holidays
  • Falcon
    Falcon Posts: 853 Member
    edited January 2017
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    did you consume over 14000 cals in 3 days or did you consume half a ton of sodium and lots of water?

    I gained 5 pounds over the holidays then lost 6. Shrugs.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,527 Member
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    Lol, I can gain 4lbs in ONE DAY, with ease.

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  • Falcon
    Falcon Posts: 853 Member
    edited January 2017
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    3500 cals, 8 cups of water and 3500 + of sodium should just about cover it

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