Reasons Why The Scale Increased!

‪If you’ve been tracking consistently and the scale increased, here’s a few reasons to rule out before freaking out:
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Reasons why the scale ⬆️‬
‪💪🏻 you lifted heavier yesterday‬.
(micro tears in the muscles = swelling = increased “weight” on scale. NOT FAT GAIN)
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‪⏰ ate later than normal & havent digested it YET.‬
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‪💩you’re constipated/need to poo.‬
(goes along with the one above but if you’re not 💩ing daily then it’s just sitting in your gut causing weight to “plateau”. Have a good poop & it’ll balance out. NOT FAT GAIN)
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‪❣️your cycle is next week‬
(typically scale weight might increase the week prior/also cravings tend to be higher. NOT FAT GAIN)
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‪😴 you’re consistently getting < than 7-8 hours sleep‬.
(Less sleep affects hunger hormones such as gherelin/leptin, cortisol “fight/flight hormone”, recovery and mentality, all which affect the scale & weight loss).
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‪🍸you had 1-2 dranks‬
(typically the scale will ⬇️ the next day then ⬆️ for 2 days after that then level out. NOT FAT GAIN)
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‪Most likely did NOT gain “fat”‬.
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The only way you would’ve gained weight is if any of these brought you OUT of your calorie deficit and into a surplus too often throughout the week (like too much alcohol or giving into cravings constantly etc).
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But if you’re tracking adequately and the scale is fluctuating, it’s helpful to understand WHY that might be happening so you know the reason, don’t get caught up in it and just give up on yourself.
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❌STOP GIVING THE SCALE SO MUCH POWER
🗣K e e p g o i n g🗣
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Have you let the scale determine your day?
👯‍♀️Tag a friend who might needa see this!