Lost 11 pounds, then GAINED weight in 1 day? - Exercise & Fitness Message Board

dolphinjenn1980 · 06-18-2005, 09:08 AM

Ive been on South Beach Diet (and exercising of course) for about 10 days. I had lost 11 pounds and was weighing myself every morning. This morning I gained 3 pounds since yesterday. I havent cheated or changed anything (except I had half of a hersheys kiss) but that cant make me gain 3 pounds.
Any idea?
Is this why they say dont weigh yourself every day?

Jess75 · 06-18-2005, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by dolphinjenn1980

Ive been on South Beach Diet (and exercising of course) for about 10 days. I had lost 11 pounds and was weighing myself every morning. This morning I gained 3 pounds since yesterday. I havent cheated or changed anything (except I had half of a hersheys kiss) but that cant make me gain 3 pounds.
Any idea?
Is this why they say dont weigh yourself every day?

Are you weight training? Drinking more water, eating higher sodium foods?

Nixona · 06-18-2005, 11:25 AM

3 lbs in one day is most likely water weight.

Naxis · 06-18-2005, 01:36 PM

that is exactly why they say not to weight yourself every day. Once a week MAX and do it the same time of day each time. Ideally first thing in the morning.

cka2525 · 06-18-2005, 06:58 PM

The best advice I can give anyone on a diet is, DO NOT WEIGH YOURSELF MORE THEN ONCE A WEEK. You did not gain 3 lbs. Its either water, you ate a little differently, more salt today, weight lifted, ect. The list goes on, trust me. By weighing yourself everyday, it can turn into a problem. That is what started my eating disorder. So once a week, please. Don't sweat the 3 lbs weight gain. You will probally burn it off quickly.