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fsgal13 asked in HealthDiet & Fitness · 9 years ago

Quick Weight Loss/Gain Issue?

Hi. So I've noticed that I have a really strange weight gain/weight loss issue. If I eat junk food one day, the next day I will have gained around 2 lbs. If I eat normally, I will lose a lb the next day. If I eat really healthy for a day, the next day I will have lost 2-3 lbs the next day. So, if I eat normally for a week, I will suddenly lose around 5-8 lbs. I'm pretty sure that's not normal. This is really frustrating because I can gain and lose weight so quickly. Is there something wrong with me?

Update:

Edit: I'm a competitive figure skater who skates 6 days a week. I have a lot of muscle mass from the sport. Would that have anything to do with my problem?

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  • Anonymous
    9 years ago
    Favorite Answer

    Body weight fluctuates with hydration, amount of food in the intestinal tract and many other factors: fluctuation is normal.

    When you eat carbs, you generally retain more water....the opposite when you go lean on carbs.

    The scale only measures weight....it can't see your muscle, hydration, bone-density, etc, etc. I really doubt your actual body fat is fluctuating that much.

    And lastly...it is what it is.

  • 4 years ago

    skip the cheese on your burger and choose lettuce and tomato instead

  • 4 years ago

    opt for self checkout wait in line for 7 minutes ring yourself up for another 10 bag your own grub and load up the car

  • Madge
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    run 5 percent of a marathon at a 10 minute mile pace

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  • 5 years ago

    swap out brown rice or quinoa yes even the new super food which both add up to about 220 calories per cup for cauliflower or roasted peppers that are only about 30 calories per cup

  • 5 years ago

    alternate between cat pose cow pose and downward dog 13 times holding each for 30 seconds

  • 5 years ago

    soups can be both filling and comforting try making a garden or bean soup with low salt broth and store in portion sized cups for later

  • 9 years ago

    Maybe it's the water weight I'm not sure really, maybe go ask a doctor about this ?

  • 5 years ago

    If you have a seperate room keep small useful exercise equipment Use those equipment while reading and listening songs

  • 5 years ago

    Monitor your progress by noting your clothes fit looking in the mirror and taking photos

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