How much does you weight fluctuate

[kirstyjade]

This is a question for all you daily weighers, I was wondering how much your weight fluctuates between morning and evening? Is it possible to weigh 7lb heavier at the end of the day?

 

[tealovingsleever]

Only ever 1-2 lbs for me.

 

[Yvessa]

I would retain water so yes. Equally possible for me to lose 5lbs of water in a day. Not so much now as I don't retain as much, but used to be. Its why I weigh once a week at the same time each week.

 

[fjsinc]

It will depend on individual differences, but yeah I think it is entirely possible. I dont weigh in the evening at all and not every morning. I find that far too depressing, as I suffer from water retention quite badly. But I do know that a few years ago when I was about 25 stone, I lost 10 lbs overnight (I went to the loo 6 times!).

 

[kirstyjade]

It will depend on individual differences, but yeah I think it is entirely possible. I dont weigh in the evening at all and not every morning. I find that far too depressing, as I suffer from water retention quite badly. But I do know that a few years ago when I was about 25 stone, I lost 10 lbs overnight (I went to the loo 6 times!).

How did you lose that 10lb overnight was you ill? Or just fasting and drinking lots of water?

 

[kirstyjade]

My weight seems to fluctuate 7-8 lbs from morning to evening and I thought my scales were at fault but maybe i have alot of water retention? Sorry if this is a dumb question but how would I know if I get bad water retention?

 

[Yvessa]

Do you get swollen ankles? Also I could press into my skin in some places and my thumb would leave an indent.

 

[kirstyjade]

Do you get swollen ankles? Also I could press into my skin in some places and my thumb would leave an indent.

My ankles and feet do swell a little especially when iv been on my feet for quite a while, but not to the point of having a roll where my ankle meets the foot like some people my size do

 

[Yvessa]

I never had a roll either, just swelling. Particularly in the summer months.

 

[top_kat]

weight can naturally fluctuate by 4-7lb during a day, averaging around a 5lb increase,

 

[fjsinc]

No it wasn't due to diet, it was purely due to water retention. I'd been put on a trial of diuretics. My main signs are that my fingers, breasts and legs swell. But its only really noticeable to me.

 

[Yvessa]

My legs would get swollen and my fingers. They'dstart to hurt it got so bad. Like you diuretics would drop weight off me instantly. I lost a stone over a weekend because Of them. I do still get retention.

 

[kirstyjade]

What are diuretics? Do you have to get them off your GP?

 

[Yvessa]

There are herbal ones but if your not in pain I would avoid as they're bad for your liver.

 

[fjsinc]

I only took them for 5 days, my doctor wanted to confirm water retention. I used to get really sore breasts, so that was the reason. I have PCOS, and they think in my case its connected. I personally would not want to take them long term, unpleasant side effects. I find swimming is the best thing for me to manage it.

 

[Miss Tickle]

2-4lbs for me. It was more when I was bigger though.