Anybody else think of the scale and have the song “Quit Playing Games With My Heart” pop into their mind?
Weight Fluctuations: The Scale Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story
If you’re keeping tabs on your weight daily during your weight loss journey, that’s awesome! (A lot of people will say it’s “too much” – and while it can be, it’s also one of many tools you can use when tracking changes.)
But let’s talk about the scale’s mind games. (And, as I mentioned above, sometimes it even plays heart games.)
You’ve been “good” for a whole week, yet the scale did NOT do what it should have. Whyyyyyyyyy?
Your weight can fluctuate due to so many factors:
- Sleep
- Menstrual cycle
- Meal timing
- Stress
- Hydration
- Workouts
It’s enough to make anyone’s head spin!
To keep things steady, try weighing yourself at the same time every morning (before breakfast) and in minimal clothing or consistent types of clothing from day-to-day.
Last thing we’d recommend (for now!):
ꜰᴏᴄᴜꜱ ᴏɴ ʏᴏᴜʀ ᴡᴇᴇᴋʟʏ ᴀᴠᴇʀᴀɢᴇ ʀᴀᴛʜᴇʀ ᴛʜᴀɴ ꜱᴛʀᴇꜱꜱɪɴɢ ᴏᴠᴇʀ ᴅᴀɪʟʏ ꜰʟᴜᴄᴛᴜᴀᴛɪᴏɴꜱ! (ᴡᴏᴍᴇɴ, ᴛʜɪꜱ ᴇꜱᴘᴇᴄɪᴀʟʟʏ ᴘᴇʀᴛᴀɪɴꜱ ᴛᴏ ʏᴏᴜ!) Want to understand more about the science behind the relationship of the above factors? Follow us on social media (IG @impact3fitness, FB Impact 3 Fitness and Nutrition), and keep up with our blogs for more great info coming your way.
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