The Dreaded F-Word: Fluctuation! [pix]

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McKayMachina
McKayMachina Posts: 2,670 Member
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This is my weight, recorded semi-daily, over the course of the last 18 days.

My lowest is 169.8 and I really didn't want to see the 170s ever again. But, as we are all learning, that's just not the way bodies work. I've been on goal with my calorie net everyday except two days ago. And even then, I only ate "to maintenance" so a fat gain isn't the problem.

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Just a reminder that fluctuations happen. I've been tracking my weight everyday for the last few months and the arbitrary ups and downs are shocking:

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So don't let those temporary gains destroy your momentum. Unless you ate enough calories to actually gain fat, then it's just the body's natural fluctuation and it WILL go away. Keep your eyes on the long-term trends.

You're doing brilliantly!

:drinker:

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  • StephanieBridge1281
    StephanieBridge1281 Posts: 85
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    Great post!
  • vettle
    vettle Posts: 621 Member
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    wow nice dedication on entering that data! very interesting!!
  • fatboypup
    fatboypup Posts: 1,873 Member
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    the F word has caused me to kick in 2 adays at the gym starting today and reset my goals .............. stupid F word
  • JConstine
    JConstine Posts: 69
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    Thank you for this. This is actually what I needed to see at this point in time.
  • lik_11
    lik_11 Posts: 433 Member
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    Thanks for this! I watch myself "F" around 5 pounds at a time- very frustrating!
    Your graphs are a great representation!
  • schaacker
    schaacker Posts: 20 Member
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    Thank you! I needed that today.

    Bump!
  • Jena_72
    Jena_72 Posts: 1,057
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    Queen of charts strikes again! lol Interesting as always :smile:
  • Nogo
    Nogo Posts: 105 Member
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    Great chart! Puts things into perspective...
  • aimeeturner
    aimeeturner Posts: 225 Member
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    Wow! I needed this today! Thanks!
  • McKayMachina
    McKayMachina Posts: 2,670 Member
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    Glad to help!

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