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Weight Fluctuations - What is normal??

Heather said: "I say "never be ruled by a scale" A device that gives you an arbitrary number shouldn't affect your emotions AT ALL! If you are doing the right things (and you know what they are) don't worry about it. I threw my scale out months ago, and only weigh myself at the gym, after I have done my workout.. once a week.. I used to dread Mondays, ( I would call them "fat Monday's) if I went and screwed up on my diet and/or didn't exercise.. now I just make a habit out of doing the right things and don't worry about it one bit. I hope this helps you in some little way. I really believe that my method is a healthier way of looking at things, but it may not be for everyone.."

Heather said: "I threw mine out. Never replaced it.. Never felt angry, sad, or demotivated by it again."

UniqueMystique said: "I think it's typical to fluctuate up or down at least 5 pounds....especially when you near that "special" time of the month. Don't beat yourself up over it.....just go with the flow...stay eating healthy and exercising. I bet after your time....you'll be back down...possibly even lower. ;)"

spectrachic311 said: "Kaystar is right. It's REALLY hard to gain 3 lbs in 3 days. My weight fluctuates about 5 lbs, depending on the time of the month or what time of the day I weigh myself. It's mostly water weight. I go by how my clothes fit anyways...if they still fit right, it doesn't matter if I weigh 4-5 lbs more than normal. I wouldn't be worried unless you start to actually see an upward trend in your weight over a couple of months. How often do you weigh yourself?"

GreenEyes said: "SnapPea, [QUOTE] I say "never be ruled by a scale"[/QUOTE] Very well said SnapPea!! I used to weigh myself everyday, until I realized it wasnt helping me achieve anything but becoming upset with myself about things that are out of my control such as water weight gain and bloating. Now I try not to even think about the scale until the weekends, I weigh myself on Sundays. Good luck to everyone that is battling the scale monster!...lol :) Just remember that you are more than just a number on a scale and muscle weighs more than fat!"

goalweight108 said: "Okay, well, earlier this week I was completely ecstatic and even close to posting that I had lost 3 lbs! I went from 120 down to 117, much to my delight. I was feeling so good and even sort of foxy. I felt as though I could notice the drop, in the way I felt and the way my clothes fit. Anyhow, I weighed myself to see how I was doing today, and to my absolute horror, I am BACK UP to 120, very close to 121! I got very upset and was almost in tears. What is going on? How could I gain all that weight back in such a seriously short time? Like, 3 days!!! It's not possible, right? Intellectually, I know it can't be right, that it must be water retention or something ("that time of the month" is allegedly close... although I can be irregular, so who knows... but it's supposedly happening near the end of this week), but it's extremely disheartening and I'm starting to get so, so so discouraged. My goal seems like millions of pounds away. I know I shouldn't get so wrapped up in numbers... if my measurements had changed perhaps I wouldn't get so upset but they HAVEN'T. Anyhow, sorry for the rant. My main question is this: what is normal when it comes to weight fluctuations??!! Does anyone else go through this?"

goalweight108 said: "Thank you for your encouraging words. After my rant, I checked my datebook and saw that previously, approx. 10 days before my "special time" started, I had gained 5 lbs... and it would appear that this "weight gain" is right on schedule. Still, it IS a bit upsetting. It makes me lose motivation in some ways. I will keep up with my diet/exercise plan, though. Thanks again! :)"

goalweight108 said: ":o I have to admit... I weigh myself almost once a day... I know I shouldn't! I do it anyhow, despite knowing that it isn't that smart. It's like I can't keep away from the scale. I try to vow to myself that I won't weigh myself for a week and I'll go by THAT number, and sort of like go by an average... but it's so hard to resist!! And the dumb thing is, I obviously let that number ruin my day! :( Kaystar, I loved the self-talk you described. I'm going to, like, print that out :D You put it so well!! Thank you all for your help and positive attitudes!"

goalweight108 said: "I so wish I could fend off the desire to step on the scale.I do it every morning, really... I mean, I try not to... but the thing that angers me is the way it dictates my mood and that's where I feel I need to take back the control it's been having. It just disheartens me. I"m thinking of asking my husband to hide it somewhere... I'm not quite ready to chuck it out... but have him hide it for a few weeks and then I'll try weighing myslef. A bit strange, to have him hide it, but it might help (hee hee... I can just see myself when he's at work, ransacking the house for the scale!!! :D"

Kaystar123 said: "This is what I always say to myself when that happens: When I weighed myself a few days ago at 138 and three days later after my weight training and into my monthly cycle I weighed at 141 I realized this: 1) My 138 lbs best reflects how much less FAT is on my body....you can make the scale go up by weird body function cycles but not LOWER than it actually is 2) In order for you to ACTUALLY GAIN back three to five pounds of FAT in a few days is impossible...you'd have to eat at least 7,000 calories over your caloric needs to stay a certain weight...FAT and I mean to keep saying FAT because that's what you care about and not muscle or anything else that weighs something but doesn't make you look bad and even makes you look better....FAT DOESN'T GO ON THAT EASY. When I tell myself those things...I usually feel foolish for getting so upset. I just keep up with my routine and WOW...a few days later I'm back to my low weight or hell even sometimes a pound lower. Today for example I feel great and leaner than last week but I'm still around 138-140...if you're weight training expect those numbers to go up a bit as muscle weighs more than fat but remember it's not "WEIGHT" you have an issue with so much as "FAT" and you're losing it so relax hun! Just enjoy that new healthy lifestyle!! :)"

Kaystar123 said: "HAHA...yeah no worries girl I end up stepping on that scale practically 8 times a day..it is REALLY HARD not to sometimes...it can be good because you realize that [B]EVERY DAY[/B] your body will have its ups and downs....I'm glad to be of help....just like Dori in Finding Nemo says: Just keep swimming! :p"

Lisa_M said: "Hi, I am looking for someone to share the ups and downs of my weight loss journey with. Ideally, 1. 30 something female 2. with young children 3. wanting to lose about 20 to 30 pounds Also suffering from PMS maybe too much to ask. Maybe it is not! I have a friend who also suffers PMS but she gets moody and depressed, but I go on a "see food diet". Worst part is, I am even willing to jump in the car and drive to the store just to get me some ice cream. It would help me keep motivated and stop the yo-yo game for good if I could find a weight loss buddy. Please send me a PM if you are interested."

kemb2722 said: "I hear you! When I get even relatively close to that time of the month I stop weighing until I've 2 or 3 days past it, over and done. I can't take the mental factor of looking at the scale jump, it totally freaks me out. Its hard to to weigh, but then I'm really happy when I get on a week and a half later and it's dropped! :)"

TryingToLose45lbs. said: "Aaahhh the scale.... :mad: I made myself a twelve week calendar to track my workouts and I have a magnet of my "old self" that holds it in place on my fridge. I weighed myself the first day (185 lbs.) and then took the batteries out of my scale and used them for other things (my daughters night time flashlight and my husbands remote - ha). I have vowed to myself that I will not weigh in again until my 12 week calendar is full. It sits on my top shelf in the closet. Why? Because I was like you - addicted to weighing in and it drove me nuts! Worse yet, it made me quit! [I]Why diet and exercise I am not losing weight anyway....here, let me put a bunch of comfort foods in my mouth and quit working out.....[/I] not good! You stated that weighing in dictates your mood for the day. A scale dictates your mood? Don't let it! You dictate your mood! If you are eating right and working out let that be what dictates your positive you! I hope that you can find some way to stay off that scale...we all want you to stay motivated and positive! Good luck to you!"