I can't believe it: I gained three lbs this morning!

Brandy~ · March 27, 2009

I go up and down constantly within a 5lb range depending on many factors.... how much salt I had the day before, the amount of Water retained, bodily fluids etc.

It's nothing to panic about.

HeatherO · March 28, 2009

I weigh myself daily too and had that happen a few times. I agree with what everyone said about possible causes. For me it is typically one of two things . . . either my tme of month is coming in the next day or two which is always an instant 2-4 pound gain which stayes for a few days to a week and dissapears, or just Water retention.

If it is Water retention, the best way to combat it is too drink more water. That might sound counterintuitive, but it flushes out your system and allows it to let go of the excess.

Good luck and don't stress too much. I got to goal with lots of these little hiccups and found that it was nothing to worry about at all so I don't take it too seriously.

HeatherO · March 28, 2009

By the way, I like V8 too. It feels strange popping the top on a can when I was a diet soda addict prior to banding and haven't imbibed in so long, lol. Sodium doesn't impact me too much so I have a couple of cans a week.

EmmaWang · March 30, 2009

I weighed myself yesterday morning. The scale was kind enough to show 2 lbs dipped back since my 3 lbs gain. Even though I didn't lose the entire 3 lbs additionl gain, I am still very happy about it.