There are many reasons why you see so much of fluctuations in your weight throughout the day. Weight depends on a lot of factors and solely depending on it can actually cause you a lot of heartache if you don’t understand how the system works. So below are few pointers which will help you understand better why and for what reasons your weight never stays the same ever… no matter how hard you try sometimes..
- Your diet
The balance between energy in (eating) and energy out (burning off calories) is why your weight goes up and down. If you take in more than you burn, you gain weight sometimes right away. Losing that weight can be hard, too. To lose 1 pound, experts say, and your calorie balance (eating minus burning off) needs to be 500 fewer than normal each day.
- How you weigh yourself
You can’t just hop on your bathroom scale and expect a spot on measurement every time.
The flooring should be hard on which your scale sits on, how you stand on your scale (weight should be even on both feet) and the clothes you wear (or don’t) need to be consistent. If not, you may see wildly different numbers.
- The scale you use
We all have seen how the reading on the scale changes every time you use different scales at different places. That’s because scales differ. Digital ones are usually more accurate. Whichever type you use, make sure you zero out your scale before you climb on.
- Time you weigh yourself
Morning is usually the best time to get your most accurate reading. You’ve had some sleep and you probably haven’t had much to eat or drink yet. As the day goes on, though, you will. Expect your scale to rise after a big meal. If you know the reason, it’s a little easier to take.
- Exercise
Some athletes can drop 6% to 10% body weight after a single workout (that’s mostly in sweat). Your change may not be as drastic. But dropping a pound or two after you hit the gym isn’t uncommon.
- Your health
Illness and disease can bring unexpected weight changes. Cancer, diabetes, thyroid disease, even common cold can have ripple effects. If you lose your appetite or retain water, that may tip the scale one way or the other.
Talk with your doctor if you see changes that you didn’t expect.
- Your medication
Many drugs, including anti – inflammatories , antihistamines, and opiates can cause quick weight loss. Other meds, like insulin, anti- depressants and some anti – epileptic drugs could make you gain weight. Always read about the side effects of any medication you are on. Consult your care giver.
- Drinking too much water
A quart of it weighs about 2 pounds. If you just drink and don’t exercise that will show up on the scale right away. But that doesn’t mean you stop having water… in the long run, drinking water can actually help you lose weight.
- Not drinking enough water
Your body is almost 75% water. Falling below your natural level can bring headaches or dry skin. If you fall too far under, you may have trouble thinking straight. You may also drop weight suddenly. If you don’t drink enough to replace what you lose through the day, the scale will show it.
- Your daily java
Studies show that your cup of java can help you keep your weight in check. Caffeine can help you feel satiated and curb your appetite or burn a few calories. But be careful a high calorie high fat drink might push the scale the other way.
- Salt
Too much salt in your diet is bad for your heart as well as your waist line.it can cause you to retain water too. That can raise your weight.
- Bathroom breaks – or lack of
Your weight can change depending on how much you have used the bathroom. Eat a big meal, but don’t have a bowel movement? It shows (it’s called the fecal weight). Too much to drink can register on the scale too, if you don’t pee. On the other end of the spectrum, diarrhea can bring dehydration and weight loss.
- Your sleep habits
Studies show that how much – or how little you sleep can change your weight. For example, after sleepless nights, you may feel hungrier than usual. That can cause you to eat bigger meals, which can lead to scale shock later in the day.
- Your age
You may not see your weight change on the day you turn 30 or 40or 50. But as we get older, many of gain weight naturally. We become less active or have other changes like menopause.
- Your state of mind
While you’re stepping on a scale a few times a day, know that changes happen. Don’t get too worked up about it. Weighing yourself every day to stay aware of those ups and downs can help you keep a healthy weight – or at least stay within a couple pounds of it .
Thank You!
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