Why does my weight fluctuate so much day to day?

Short answer
Daily weight changes are normal.

What’s usually happening
Food, fluids, and digestion shift scale weight quickly.

What this is usually not

• fat gain

• fat loss

Common reasons

• hydration

• meal timing

• bowel movements

What usually helps

• weekly averages

• fewer weigh-ins

When to pay attention
If fluctuations trend upward over time.

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