feeling sad, my weight went up.

edsurreal
edsurreal Posts: 2
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so yesterday I was 222. and this morning i'm 224.8 pounds... Y.Y" I did have a coke and some cookies last night. and I knew I wouldn't be happy with myself if I kept having them,,but there I was eating it... Y.Y" I'm really starting to not like myself even more.....

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  • Roxie861
    Roxie861 Posts: 85 Member
    Don't worry, tomorrow is a new day its no reason to give up!!

    Maybe next time have the snack earlier in the day so that you have time to burn it off :)
  • Nucky719
    Nucky719 Posts: 143
    Relax. It's normal for your weight to flucuate a few lbs from day to day. You didn't gain 2 lbs of fat overnight. Just stick with your plan and stay within your calories and you'll be fine.
  • drmerc
    drmerc Posts: 2,603 Member
    Its just water weight, don't sweat it (haha)
  • wonderwomanwannaB
    wonderwomanwannaB Posts: 111
    I'm guilty of checking my weight daily, too, but we really shouldn't! I can have up to a 5lb fluctuation. It depends on stress, sleep water, sodium, excretion... etc. etc.

    If you are anything like me there will be no stopping you from getting on the scale daily, but give yourself a range that you see as being normal or ok. I give myself a couple weeks after a "loss" to log it because I want to be sure that I have indeed gone down. That way when my weight does it's normal fluctuation I don't feel like "I lost a pound yesterday and gained three back this morning! argh!"
  • ChelseyDesaray
    ChelseyDesaray Posts: 13 Member
    I am feeling sad and frustrated! I have been working hard..eating better and i have been exercising hard for the last three weeks and today when i weighed in i have gained 4 pounds. :( My only hope is that if i keep working at it eventually the scale will go down.
  • tigersword
    tigersword Posts: 8,059 Member
    Its just water weight, don't sweat it (haha)
    Actually... sweating it (out) would probably be a good idea. :wink:
  • alliover
    alliover Posts: 32 Member
    Are you keeping an eye on your measurements? In my own experience I've found that I can go for a couple of weeks without losing any weight but I still keep losing inches :) Don't give up just because you had a coke and some cookies. Learn from it and make better choices tomorrow.... like sugar free coke and Preventia cookies (or something similar).

    "The difference between try and triumph is just a little umph!"
  • LesIsMoreXX
    LesIsMoreXX Posts: 169
    Don't stress about that. I weighed myself this morning and I was 145. Last night I was 142.
    Your weight will go back down. There's no way your snack last night made you put on 2 pounds overnight :)
  • smplycomplicated
    smplycomplicated Posts: 484 Member
    we all stumble. just brush yourself off and keep moving forward. <3
  • tinksmommy2006
    tinksmommy2006 Posts: 575
    Its just water weight, don't sweat it (haha)
    Actually... sweating it (out) would probably be a good idea. :wink:
    I am 99.9% sure that was meant as a joke 0.o
  • timadotcom
    timadotcom Posts: 653 Member
    Yesterday morning I weighed 142.6 lbs... I had beef shishkabobs for lunch and 700-800 cals worth of ice cream for dinner... this morning I wake up and the scale says 140.8.... point is your weight will fluctuate lose, gain, and then a lose for good... anyone one here will tell you the same thing. Once you have been doing this for long enough you will learn how and when your body will drop... stay at it and the key, as cheesy as it sounds, is NOT to give up:) Good luck.
  • CMcBryer
    CMcBryer Posts: 139 Member
    1 pound = 3000 calories

    There's no way you ate 2.5 pounds worth of soda and cookies.

    If you want to have a soda and a cookie, just make sure it falls into your caloric intake per day and doesn't upset your macros too badly. You can't lose properly denying yourself something that you want. Just eat less of it.
  • elishabeish
    elishabeish Posts: 175 Member
    I've learned not to weigh everyday, it stressed me out and then I'd eat some more. i manged to get 2 to 4 days between weigh ins working on only once a week.
  • ironanimal
    ironanimal Posts: 5,922 Member
    1 pound = 3000 calories

    There's no way you ate 2.5 pounds worth of soda and cookies.

    If you want to have a soda and a cookie, just make sure it falls into your caloric intake per day and doesn't upset your macros too badly. You can't lose properly denying yourself something that you want. Just eat less of it.

    3500 calories = 1 pound even, so we're looking at 8750 calories of coke and cookies. Doesn't really sound feasible, does it? :P

    Relax, drink plenty of water (the irony) and go for a walk :)
  • nattou
    nattou Posts: 14
    Weight fluctuates all the time, so "gaining" two pounds is nothing to be alarmed about.
  • katejkelley
    katejkelley Posts: 839 Member
    Hang in there and don't beat yourself up. We all have those days. When that happens, instead of feeling bad about yourself, forgive yourself and make a promise to do something good to your body today - maybe a little more exercise or a little more water. A lot of us have weight issues because of emotional issues. It's important you don't let a little setback throw you back into old eating habits. Keep positive and understand that we all trip up once in awhile. It's ok!
  • Art63
    Art63 Posts: 87
    The folks explaining the 3,500 calories in a pound of weight make such a good point. There's no way the lady who started this thread ate 7,000 more calories in one day...or even in a couple of days. Good posts, people. That reasoning helped me through a similar "down stage" just a few weeks ago. It helped me then so I hope it helps her now. [And sure enough...just like people told me...the weight went back down a few days later.]

    EDITED: But I also remember it still feels sucky lousy when the scales go up when you are trying so hard, and wishing so much, and doing so much better than you used to. Darn it. They are supposed to go down...every day. :) But they don't. Somehow we just have to soldier on and eventually good things will happen. Wishing you well....
  • AliciaV30
    AliciaV30 Posts: 147 Member
    I've had people tell me screw the scale use a measuring tape and its true. You may be bigger in weight which does change daily but your measurements shouldn't. Shoot one morning i weighed myself naked right after i woke up and went potty then still ate nothing had maybe a swig of water and worked out for about an hour and then weighed myself again and I was 5 pds heavier so ya don't trust the scale ever. If you need help with motivation you and anyone else is welcome to add me. I haven't worked out in about a month though cause I've been having back pains but going to a specialist on monday hoping to get it fixed soon but I still log everyday and am still loosing weight by just counting calories.

    ADD ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    lol

    Alicia
  • katejkelley
    katejkelley Posts: 839 Member
    As others have posted, you should also keep track of measurements. Muscle is denser than fat, so if you're exercising a lot, you're probably building muscle mass. That may make the scale go up a bit, but I'm betting your measurement are still going down. How are your clothes fitting? Are they feeling looser? If so, don't worry about the scale. You're doing great!
  • Louise1583
    Louise1583 Posts: 97 Member
    Lesson of the day - don't weigh yourself more than once a week! :)

    You have to stop hating on yourself, just ignore the coke and cookies, move on, and LEAVE THOSE SCALES ALONE until next week.

    Chin up, it's a long journey, don't do yourself an injustice by giving up so quickly!
  • sullymanjohn
    sullymanjohn Posts: 101
    No worries at all! I fluctuate between 2-6 lbs on a day to day basis. Just make up for it and go veggie crazy today :D
  • StateOfActivity
    StateOfActivity Posts: 6 Member
    Yikes, don't weigh yourself everyday! Your weight will fluctuate on a day to day basis, I've seen an almost 10lb difference in my own numbers like that! If you can, restrict yourself to weighing in once a week, and just be happy about a general downward trend, as opposed to stressing over the tiny daily changes.
  • NanoPacket
    NanoPacket Posts: 22
    I agree fluctuations are normal. You should be proud of yourself that you are still watching what you eat. Your on the right track. Its not easy sometimes, but I am sure you can reach your goals. Anyone who wants another friend for support feel free to friend me :-)
  • lainiegee
    lainiegee Posts: 23 Member
    I am so glad i am not the only one that weighs every day! Please dont be disheartened, your weight WILL come off! Just stick with it! We all have a 'blip' from time to time, heck, thats why we are all on MFP! I KNOW how you feel, i really do, DONT GIVE UP! Just write that bit off and start again! We are all 'rooting for you' here on MFP!
  • reneegee23
    reneegee23 Posts: 232 Member
    so yesterday I was 222. and this morning i'm 224.8 pounds... Y.Y" I did have a coke and some cookies last night. and I knew I wouldn't be happy with myself if I kept having them,,but there I was eating it... Y.Y" I'm really starting to not like myself even more.....

    It's totally normal for your weight to fluctuate by a couple pounds, don't get down. Mine went up 3 lbs yesterday and I had actually netted less calories than any other day this week. Just maintain a consistent calorie deficit as best you can and stay positive!!
  • bshephe2
    bshephe2 Posts: 21
    Do not weigh yourself daily or you WILL be disappointed! Weight goes up & down with multiple factors, but if you stick to diet & exercise you will see a trend line moving downwards. I know it is hard when you want to lose weight soooo badly, but weigh yourself only once a week or once a fortnight. Otherwise you run the risk of getting upset and using that as an excuse for falling off your diet. Good luck with your weigh loss...Take care

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