Why does the scale fluctuate?

THE SCALE!! ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣

The scale causes a lot of anxiety for many people..

⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ We need to create a better relationship with the scale just like we do with food. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣

The beginning of a good relationship with the scale starts with understanding your weight will fluctuate! ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ This is a science!! Not a moral debate on self worth! Many factors contribute to weight spikes that have nothing to do with fat gain! ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣

▪️Drinking more water.. For every 8 ounces of water you drink that’s a pound! Eating more carbohydrates also causes a bit of extra water weight NOT FAT.. Always weigh yourself after you pee and please don’t be afraid of carbohydrates! Those aren’t your problem ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣

▪️ Stress.. Causes a hormonal response elevating cortisol, which will actually cause your weight to spike. Also when we are stressed we tend to eat more or maybe drink, causing us to make bad choices and over eating. Thus extra food in the stomach. NOT FAT⁣⁣

⁣⁣ ▪️ More salt.. When we eat more sodium the body tends to hold on to extra water.. So say you had a bunch of tortilla chips, Chinese food, or pizza. The next day you can expect the scale to spike due to the extra sodium in that food. Again NOT FAT.

⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ▪️ You have to poop. If you weighed yourself before you dropped a dooky, you can expect a spike in the scale from all the waste in your gut! NOT FAT

⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ▪️ Hormonal fluctuations.. Some women the week of and during their cycle can hold onto anywhere from 3-7 pounds of water weight! Yup!! NOT FAT.. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣

▪️ Weighing after eating or drinking.. Best time to weigh yourself is in the morning when you wake up at the same time everyday before you eat or drink.. If you have breakfast and coffee the scale for obvious reasons will spike!! NOT FAT⁣⁣ ⁣⁣

This is why it’s important to weigh everyday and document it in an app so you can see the trend especially if you are in a fat loss or even a muscle gaining phase! ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣

Using the scale as DATA is key!! You look at Day 1 weigh in then day 30 weigh in and compare! ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣

Adjusting calories or being honest with yourself if the scale has actually gone up or stayed the same!! ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣

Hope these tips help!!

⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ WE CAN DO HARD THINGS!

⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Love, Coach Beth