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Weight loss fluctuations

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Sikipoo Fri 10-Jul-26 09:19:28

My morning weight is up by 2 lbs . Is your weight elevated in the extreme heat?

Whiff Wed 22-Jul-26 06:08:06

Weight fluctuations everyday. Its how our body works . I eat and drink the same everyday as counting cals. Sunday which is my official weekly weighting day lost 2.5lbs. I do weigh myself daily Monday had put on 3lbs ,Tuesday lost 5lbs . Haven't weighted myself yet.
If you weight yourself at different times of the day will show different weights. Plus it depends on how often you have your bowels open. As explained to me by nurses when in hospital. Some people go once a day others 2-3 times or some people only go every other day. All are normal . Its how your body works . Some people have quick metabolism others slow.

My GP told me 8-10 drinks a day is enough even on hot days . Sipping drinks often is better than drinking a full glass straight off. If you drink more you risk flushing sodium and potassium out of your body which can lead to lowering your levels and can risk kidney problems. Even if you have an UTI only drink 8-10 drinks . If you have UTI see GP for antibiotics.

Our bodies are weird. Even on hot day I still do my 7 exercises and 900 rotations on my static pedals and go to my sit fit and move it and lose it classes weekly . I do it to keep my mobility. My curtains are shut fans on and table top dehumidifier in the living room . And my dehumidifier in my bedroom on every night all year round . Also have table top fan on my bedside table if I need it.
All this works for me . But we are all different so it may take trial and error to find out what works for you. We are all unquie.

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appletree21 Sat 18-Jul-26 12:20:24

Babamaman

Got angry with my scales many years ago, never showed the weight I wanted so threw it out! I know by different clothes what my weight is! And somehow just lost a lot of weight!
I have Type 2 diabetes
Under active thyroid
High blood pressure
High cholesterol
Thinning hair (oh I’m 77)
Noticed that I don’t eat nearly as much as I used to, so it’s definitely a portion size & carbs issues!
Good luck

I too have Type 2 diabetes and Hypothyroidism
but unfortunately I just keep putting weight on. Although I hardly eat anything ( IBS) and take Levothyroxine it doesn't make any difference, just keep having to buy larger size clothes!!! (I am 75 and turning into an elephant!!! )

NannyJan53 Sat 18-Jul-26 08:11:06

My weight has always fluctuated + or - 2lb. Once it hits 9st 6 I know to ease back on what I eat.

M0nica Sat 18-Jul-26 07:52:48

In hot weather your body retains water, in case it is needed to cool you down. When the weather gets cooler you start weeing more/

My body listens to the weather forecast. Yesterday evening it was talking about the weather being much cooler this weekend. I was up to go to the loo abut four times last night and on each occasion by bladder was really full.

Leopard79 Fri 17-Jul-26 22:15:30

Yes it's very common to retain fluid in hot weather - you'll lose it when it cools.

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Dillon243 Tue 14-Jul-26 18:13:24

If you want to see how your weight is moving, weigh daily but then take an average for the week which will smooth out daily fluctuations. Then do the same the following week to compare.

mumofmadboys Tue 14-Jul-26 07:25:30

If you only weigh once a month you could put on 4 or 5 lbs unintentionally. Weighing regularly warns you that you are overeating and you can take action!

foxie48 Mon 13-Jul-26 19:40:31

Bestgrammaever

You should only weigh once a month.

Where did you find this advice because it is, I'm afraid, absolute rubbish?

MissAdventure Mon 13-Jul-26 19:09:09

Gwyllt

No matter how hot it is there is always room for cake

Cake and icecream? smile

Padstow13 Mon 13-Jul-26 17:53:49

Bestgrammaever

You should only weigh once a month.

Ideally.

But the temptation to jump on the bathroom scales every day is too great. Even for a saint.

Which I'm not.

Gwyllt Mon 13-Jul-26 16:04:04

No matter how hot it is there is always room for cake

MissAdventure Mon 13-Jul-26 10:45:49

That's the spirit!
I wouldn't want to fade away from lack of food.
We must keep our strength up!

dogsmother Mon 13-Jul-26 10:26:15

MissAdventure

People always say they can't eat in this heat, but I can!
It's all I've done for a couple of weeks now.
So I'd imagine my weight has fluctuated upward!

This is me too, always able to eat.

MissAdventure Sun 12-Jul-26 22:57:41

People always say they can't eat in this heat, but I can!
It's all I've done for a couple of weeks now.
So I'd imagine my weight has fluctuated upward!

FranP Sun 12-Jul-26 22:51:12

Not been hungry - gallons of low call ice tea so actually down a bit.
Trying to lose tummy weight but that is not happening - according to a lot of US adverts my fatty liver (yes) my GLP1 balance, my T3 or T4 thyroid count need fixing so it is not my fault I cannot lose weight <LOL>

My GP however is advising remove ultra processed foods and drink more water (Yeah! right)

Anyone else cannot lose weight on salad lean meat and fish with a little fruit?

semperfidelis Sun 12-Jul-26 18:40:59

I have lost three pounds, despite drinking lots of water. I don't feel very hungry at all, so small portions of light foods may be the reason.

Bestgrammaever Sun 12-Jul-26 17:31:05

You should only weigh once a month.

Gwyllt Sun 12-Jul-26 16:17:52

Weight and all the rest. Everything alters in your body. I got a bit carried away after my second aorta replacement and checked things on an Apple Watch. All sorts of stats vary. Only when I went back to pre my first op did I realise they always had had done

Harris27 Sun 12-Jul-26 14:30:35

Thank you so much for this I felt I’d eaten ok this week but drank loads I’ve been on the scales ,and id put two pounds on I was shocked!

cc Sun 12-Jul-26 14:15:26

My weight is more or less stable, though I'm taking a weight loss drug and definitely eating less. I'm going to the gym three times a week for an hour or so - it's air conditioned so no great hardship, though the walk and bus journey there is a bit much.
I hope that it is the hot weather that is stopping my weightloss which was gentle but regular prior to the hot weather. I'm already drinking as much as I can as I'm not good the heat.
I do find it very frustrating when the scales show a small gain first thing, even when I've had a very abstemious day previously.

JaneJudge Sun 12-Jul-26 14:12:15

it is normal for your weight to fluctuate 2lbs up or 2lbs below your base weight

Mrsdof Sun 12-Jul-26 14:11:11

I’m glad it’s not just me confused. My weight certainly seems to be a bit more erratic in this hot weather!

Milliedog Sun 12-Jul-26 14:08:39

I've actually lost a kilo.... it's what happens if you get a tummy bug and only eat a few rice crackers and some water melon for 3 days! grin

Babamaman Sun 12-Jul-26 14:08:19

Got angry with my scales many years ago, never showed the weight I wanted so threw it out! I know by different clothes what my weight is! And somehow just lost a lot of weight!
I have Type 2 diabetes
Under active thyroid
High blood pressure
High cholesterol
Thinning hair (oh I’m 77)
Noticed that I don’t eat nearly as much as I used to, so it’s definitely a portion size & carbs issues!
Good luck