What the heck?! My scale is KILLING me!

[BandedInBama 58]

I had a spectacular WHOOSH of weight loss when I first recommitted to the band-- about 15 pounds-- but in the week since not a thing. In fact the scale keeps bouncing up 3, down 3. Yesterday I weighed 231... Ate 1250 calories for the day... And today I weigh 234.

I know there are always ups and down in weight loss, but this just has me ready to pull my hair out!

[Leepers 1,195]

With less weight to lose, I have gotten into a rotation of no loss for 3 weeks then the next week, big weight loss. Right along with that time of the month. It is frustrating but just keep with it.

[BandedInBama 58]

Well, it IS that TOM so I guess that could be some of it. I hadn't even thought about that. It's just so frustrating to feel like I'm trying SO hard and nothing I'd happening!

I suppose I should just be glad not gaining-- heaven knows I have been. I just want the results I'm working so hard for!!

[labwalker 1,177]

Ha ha ha, I can relate to that! I record my morning and going to bed weight. Don't ya hate it when a temporary Water retention makes you look like you've gained three pounds overnight!!!!

I try to look for new lows, and watch for previous high weights not repeating themselves. I really should graph the weight changes, and average out the daily fluctuations.

I recently hit a new low: in the 290.X region, but I never reached a weight under 290! I was hoping to see 289.X, but it has been a struggle... I know it is coming, I just have to be patient and the next goal will be here. I remember when getting under 300 was a major goal; but once I crossed that threshold there was no looking back. One step at a time. And each step is a victory, no matter how long it takes.

[SandyM 1,956]

Are you drinking enough Water?

[2muchfun 8,927]

If you drink 64 ozs of fluids a day and consume another 2 lbs of food, that's a total of 6 lbs. It's very easy for our bodies to retain some of this weight due to TOM, sodium, stress, illness or extreme exercising.

[Kathytej 134]

I notice that when I don't follow an specific pattern I don't loose at all. For example in other for me to loose weight I have to drink 4 bottles (16 oz. ) of Water a day. Have only three meals (no snacks) and be active. I stop counting calories because I will eat less calories in a day and then because I had extras. I will indulge myself with extra food I didn't need. I eat normal meals only way smaller. That has been working for me. You have to find the perfect balance for you.

Edited August 10, 2014 by Kathytej

[TexasDy 53]

Weight fluctuates daily. I get on every day to keep myself accountable for any cheats (one slice of birthday cake equals 3lbs!!). But for actual weight loss/gain, I look at the week. If my Tuesday weight is less than last Tuesday, then I'm ok. Even if it was 4lbs up on another day. Of course, don't change your days each week to what looks best on paper Choose a day and keep it.

[Bandista 7,466]

@@BandedInBama you are doing beautifully! Don't worry about the statistics of one week!

@@Leepers very similar pattern here....nothing then voom!

@@labwalker I do the same thing......record the new low number and then dance around it for a bit, worry and then one day there's the new low number. Rinse and repeat.