09/22/2025
⚖️ Monday Reminder: Your Weight Will Fluctuate — & That’s Normal! 💛
When it comes to your health journey, it's easy to become overly focused on the number you see on the scale. While setting goals is great, obsessively checking your weight daily can actually sabotage your motivation.
Personally, I stopped weighing myself many years ago since I had an unhealthy relationship with the scale. Plus I suffered from chronic constipation so there would be an added 5-10 lbs on the scale - YES 10 LBS! which is insane thinking back about it.
Remember your weight naturally fluctuates by 5–6 pounds (or more!) depending on a variety of factors — and most of them have nothing to do with fat gain.
1️⃣ Menstrual Cycle
Hormonal changes around your period can lead to temporary water retention. It’s completely normal for your weight to rise at the start of your cycle and settle back within a few days.
2️⃣ Constipation
Haven’t had a bowel movement in a while? That "backed-up" feeling can literally show up on the scale — sometimes adding 1–5 lbs depending on how constipated you are.
3️⃣ Inflammation or Food Sensitivities
Eating foods your body doesn’t tolerate (like excess sodium, dairy, gluten) can cause bloating, inflammation, fluid retention.
4️⃣ Travel + Sitting for Long Periods
Whether you’re in a car or on a plane, being sedentary can reduce circulation and increase fluid retention. Give it a day or two to normalize after movement.
5️⃣ New or Intense Exercise:
Started weight training or a new workout routine? You may see the scale go up as your body builds lean muscle & holds onto water for recovery. Muscle weighs more than fat — and it’s a good thing!
6️⃣ Medications or Sleep Deprivation
Certain meds can increase appetite or cause water retention. And when you're not sleeping well, stress hormones like cortisol can spike and throw off your metabolism.
💡 Metrics can be used as a great tool to achieve your goals so if you do choose to weigh yourself, aim for just once a month— always under the same conditions (first thing in the morning, before eating or drinking).
And remember: Your clothes, energy levels, and how you feel day-to-day are just as important indicators of progress as the scale. 🌿✨
You’re more than a number. Your health is a whole picture—body, mind, and beyond. 💫
