Hey there Auburn & Opelika fitness enthusiasts!
Have you ever over-indulged one day or night, and woken up the next day with the scale saying you’re 2 lbs heavier? We’ve all been there. But here’s the thing—you didn’t gain 2 lbs of fat overnight. Let’s break it down.
What 2 lbs of Fat Really Means
Two pounds of fat is the equivalent of about 7,000 calories, which is roughly the same as eating 36 Krispy Kreme doughnuts. That’s three dozen doughnuts! I’m guessing you’re not eating that many in a single day. So what’s actually happening?
Common Reasons for Scale Fluctuations
💩 Your Bowels Are Full
If you haven’t had a bowel movement, your body is holding onto more weight. This isn’t fat; it’s simply the food and waste your body hasn’t yet processed.
🧂 Water Retention from a Salty Meal
High sodium intake can cause your body to retain water, making the scale temporarily higher. This doesn’t mean you’ve gained fat; it’s just water weight that will level out once your sodium levels normalize.
🥱 Poor Sleep
A lack of quality sleep can increase stress hormones like cortisol, which can lead to temporary weight gain due to water retention and hormonal imbalances.
Don’t Let the Scale Dictate Your Mood
Don’t let the $25 plastic scale from Target dictate your mood for the rest of the day. Weight fluctuations are a normal part of being human and don’t necessarily reflect fat gain or loss. Don’t let a temporary uptick in weight knock you off course.
Focus on the Bigger Picture
“Rome wasn’t built in a day,” and neither is your ideal body or health. Progress takes time, and daily fluctuations are just noise in the bigger picture. Be patient, be kind to yourself, and keep moving forward.
Keep moving… Stay moving… Stay healthy!
In good health,
Cam Peavy & The Infinity Team
