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

ferderickt911
ferderickt911 Posts: 38 Member
edited November 14 in Goal: Maintaining Weight
Im just curious thanks

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  • The__Wolf
    The__Wolf Posts: 92 Member
    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
    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: 11,751 Member
    4lbs of what? I could drink 1.8L of fluid and gain that instantly!
  • sijomial
    sijomial Posts: 19,809 Member
    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: 13,342 Member
    edited January 2017
    possible I suppose...but mostly it could be water weight which is temporary.
  • Gamliela
    Gamliela Posts: 2,468 Member
    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
    Mostly water, unless you truly over ate by like 14000 cals over 3 days......
  • Forest91
    Forest91 Posts: 1,203 Member
    Most likely water weight that has happened to me in the past a few times.
  • crzycatlady1
    crzycatlady1 Posts: 1,930 Member
    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
    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: 41,865 Member
    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
    I like to imagine it's muscle, it's possible I gained 4 pounds of muscle this week, right?
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    I gain 4 lbs between breakfast and lunch every day.
  • dodgehalo
    dodgehalo Posts: 2 Member
    I gained 17 LBs on New Years Eve. Have lost 19 since
  • trigden1991
    trigden1991 Posts: 4,658 Member
    Yes but as everyone has said, it's not fat or muscle.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    i did over christmas.... :laugh:
  • srecupid
    srecupid Posts: 660 Member
    I think I may have. Damn holidays
  • Falcon
    Falcon Posts: 853 Member
    edited January 2017
    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: 48,984 Member
    Lol, I can gain 4lbs in ONE DAY, with ease.

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  • Falcon
    Falcon Posts: 853 Member
    edited January 2017
    3500 cals, 8 cups of water and 3500 + of sodium should just about cover it
  • findingone
    findingone Posts: 31 Member
    edited January 2017
    In 3 days of NGAF I gained 13 pounds from the sodium and other crap. It was all temp weight. I ate clean and drank water for 4 days and 12.5 pounds dropped off.

    There was so much *kitten* "scientific data" from the twenties and thirties and forties that made you think we were actually gaining weight. It's so refreshing to see the amount of good valid, truthful information that's out on the web now that pertains to physical health. It's eye opening and makes you happy knowing that oh my God if I overate for 2 or 3 days I didn't instantly gain 40 pounds. I mean really? You're a 7'2 260 pound guy, you need to eat 1200 calories and nothing but strict vegetables for 2 years straight to lose weight. That was my mentality and what more than a few people told me over the years with their "educated insight" into fitness.
  • victoria_1024
    victoria_1024 Posts: 915 Member
    findingone wrote: »
    In 3 days of NGAF I gained 13 pounds from the sodium and other crap. It was all temp weight. I ate clean and drank water for 4 days and 12.5 pounds dropped off.

    There was so much *kitten* "scientific data" from the twenties and thirties and forties that made you think we were actually gaining weight. It's so refreshing to see the amount of good valid, truthful information that's out on the web now that pertains to physical health. It's eye opening and makes you happy knowing that oh my God if I overate for 2 or 3 days I didn't instantly gain 40 pounds. I mean really? You're a 7'2 260 pound guy, you need to eat 1200 calories and nothing but strict vegetables for 2 years straight to lose weight. That was my mentality and what more than a few people told me over the years with their "educated insight" into fitness.

    Are you actually 7'2"? My husband is that tall and I've never met anyone else that height so I was just curious, lol.
  • rsclause
    rsclause Posts: 3,103 Member
    I gained 10 pounds in two days so yeah its possible.
  • cathipa
    cathipa Posts: 2,991 Member
    Yep. One weekend of eating off track and I can easily gain 5+ pounds. Drink more water and get eating back on track and within a few days its back to normal.
  • johnnylloyd0618
    johnnylloyd0618 Posts: 303 Member
    lol, I am only 150, I can gain and or drop 4-5 per day.
  • findingone
    findingone Posts: 31 Member
    victoria_1024 wrote: »
    findingone wrote: »
    In 3 days of NGAF I gained 13 pounds from the sodium and other crap. It was all temp weight. I ate clean and drank water for 4 days and 12.5 pounds dropped off.

    There was so much *kitten* "scientific data" from the twenties and thirties and forties that made you think we were actually gaining weight. It's so refreshing to see the amount of good valid, truthful information that's out on the web now that pertains to physical health. It's eye opening and makes you happy knowing that oh my God if I overate for 2 or 3 days I didn't instantly gain 40 pounds. I mean really? You're a 7'2 260 pound guy, you need to eat 1200 calories and nothing but strict vegetables for 2 years straight to lose weight. That was my mentality and what more than a few people told me over the years with their "educated insight" into fitness.

    Are you actually 7'2"? My husband is that tall and I've never met anyone else that height so I was just curious, lol.

    No. The feeling I was trying to convey was that society at large, up until maybe the last 20 years had it wrong on how to realistically lose weight. 7'2 guy can only eat 1200 calories?? Really? No. The health gurus attitude was the 1200 calorie a day diet, strict healthy food, no retreat no surrender attitude, you can't cheat at all etc...Which was wrong on how the body really works and how real food can be eaten. The fact that you don't have to be killer strict, just maintain calories, walk a little but PERSEVERANCE and the long run is what is needed. Diet changes tons of stuff I am not giving credit to.

    But I do that sometimes. Sorry if I wasn't clear :)

    A lot better more accurate truthful data now.
  • williams969
    williams969 Posts: 2,528 Member
    dodgehalo wrote: »
    I gained 17 LBs on New Years Eve. Have lost 19 since

    Magnificent ;) I gained 7lbs from Christmas through New Year's. All but 1lb is gone. Weight fluctuates, OP, for all the various reasons mentioned.
  • Zoey2715
    Zoey2715 Posts: 4 Member
    Some CTO pain medications and cause weight gain. I take Aleve for my knee pain and will gain 2-3 pounds in a couple of days (it also causes constipation). Ironic, is it not?
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