I’ve gained another 0.2 pounds since yesterday :( what’s wrong with me

Everything that has been said in your other recent threads is still valid.

If you are still gaining weight over the next four weeks, then perhaps reevaluate. But for now: relax! Stressing like this is only going to exarcerbate any potential stress related water retention.

A pound of fat contains 3,500 calories. If you did not eat an extra 10,500 calories on top of what your body needed to keep you alive last week, you have not gained three pounds of fat. A pint of water weighs a pound, and the human body is 55-60% water. I didn't see if you mentioned it already, but are you measuring your food in any way, or just eyeballing it?

If you're not using a kitchen scale to weigh out your portions, you may be eating significantly more than you think you are, even if you are measuring volumetrically (cups and spoons). Volumetric measurements are for liquids, solid foods should be weighed in grams or ounces. You can pick up a decent kitchen scale for less than $30 (I have an Escali and it works great). Try that, if you aren't already doing so, and see if that moves the needle any.

If you’re female, “that time of the month” can cause fluctuations as well. Mine is always a little crazy the week before it starts. Cycles make a big difference.

goatelope wrote: »

tiptoethruthetulips wrote: »

There is nothing wrong with you. It is normal. Weight fluctuates on a daily basis for various reasons such as hormones, fluid retention or rehydration, medication, whether you've had a bowel movement, amount of exercise you did the day before etc.

If you can't cope with daily fluctuations don't weigh daily, weigh once a week or every fortnight.

Google: weight fluctuates on a daily basis - you will find plenty of articles

Thanks but I am now 3 lbs heavier than last week

I can be up or down anywhere from 0 to 3-5 Lbs day to day depending...up 3 Lbs is well within the norm of regular bodyweight fluctuations, particularly in a week to week weigh in.

That aside, are you weighing in at the same time of day and under the same conditions? Are you clothed? For most people, this means pretty much first thing in the morning after you've used the restroom and typically unclothed. Also keep in mind that if you aren't one that goes everyday, that will play with the scale as well given you will have digestive waste building up.

Between 0.2 and 0.5 pounds per day for how long?

Gaining after starting or increasing exercise is probably the #1 complaint here. If your numbers are right, it almost certainly water. Stay the course.

The alternative is to cut calories. Fact is that the calculators are based on averages and statistics. The numbers are not exact.

goatelope wrote: »

Hello everyone

I am weighing everything; I then check the calories and log it. I would say allowing for any errors, I eat 1500 calories per day. I calculated 1743 for maintenance, and so I thought consuming 1500 would lead to loss.

I do not always get 10000 steps in, but I work out 6 times per week; 2-3 of those days I do 30 mins and the rest of the time more like 45-50. I’ve been doing that for just over a month now.

I weigh everything, I drink water and I never have alcohol.

It’s not my time of the month - I’ve seen steady gain of between 0.2 and 0.5 pounds per day.

Thanks for any help

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