Yo-Yo scales?

mednar · August 1, 2011

I'm wondering if you guys find that your scale fluctuates up and down pretty consistently, and if so what's the typical amount for you?

In the last few weeks, it seems that I'll randomly hit a low weight point, then have the scale bounce up from anywhere to 2-6 pounds in the next couple of days. Considering how hot and humid it is now in the South, my brain tells me that it's to be expected with the amount of Water I'm drinking, how much I'm exercising, and my salt intake for that day. However, it's still frustrating. Part of my problem I think is that I weigh every day and there seems to be no logical connection between my diet and activity and the numbers on the scale.

I do take comfort in knowing that my "low" number is still consistently going down and that I can see and feel changes in how my clothing fits, but the upswings are driving me crazy. What's been your experience?

eurogirl40 · August 2, 2011

Well I have 3 different scales And they all give me different numbers .My favorite is the one that gives me the less weight

In June and I gain 9 pounds already And this is on my favorite scale.

I'm not happy at all.

chowchows · August 2, 2011

I always lose in that pattern. I will drop steadily for several days, maybe even a week. Then the scale will bounce up and down as much as 5 lbs. This continues on for as long as 2 weeks (longest period, but usually about 5 days), then I start losing again. Took me awhile to figure this out, and was very frustrated with it the first couple of months. Now I just expect it.

Jenn · August 2, 2011

I have noticed that I lose weight in spurts. I also almost never lose weight when I'm really, really working out. I'm not sure why but I will notice that I drop weight the day after I don't work out - weird! I think my body is so messed up from all the years of yo yo dieting!