Hello everyone, I'm Maria Brag, founder of The Fitness Weight Habit. Today, I want to demystify water weight fluctuations and the difference between losing water weight and actual fat loss. If you've ever stepped on the scale and saw it go up by a couple of pounds, you might have panicked and blamed it on what you ate the day before. If this sounds familiar, leave a comment and let me know your thoughts after watching this video. Why the Scale Fluctuates Seeing the scale go up or down by a few pounds in a day doesn't mean you've gained or lost fat. Here's why: Caloric Requirements : To gain 2 pounds of fat, you'd need to consume an excess of about 7,000 calories beyond your daily maintenance needs. For most people, this would mean eating more than four days' worth of food in one day, which is highly unlikely. Water Weight : These fluctuations are often due to changes in water weight, not fat. Factors Influencing Water Weight Several factors can c...
Hello everyone, I'm Maria Brag, founder of The Fitness Weight Habit. Today, I want to demystify water weight fluctuations and the difference between losing water weight and actual fat loss. If you've ever stepped on the scale and saw it go up by a couple of pounds, you might have panicked and blamed it on what you ate the day before. If this sounds familiar, leave a comment and let me know your thoughts after watching this video. Why the Scale Fluctuates Seeing the scale go up or down by a few pounds in a day doesn't mean you've gained or lost fat. Here's why: Caloric Requirements : To gain 2 pounds of fat, you'd need to consume an excess of about 7,000 calories beyond your daily maintenance needs. For most people, this would mean eating more than four days' worth of food in one day, which is highly unlikely. Water Weight : These fluctuations are often due to changes in water weight, not fat. Factors Influencing Water Weight Several factors can c...
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