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why am i gaining body fat?

‎01-23-2014 03:45

‎01-23-2014 03:45

I weighed myself this morning and noticed that I gained some weight and body fat since yesterday.  Not sure why this is happening.  I'm exercising and eating within my proper calorie intake amounts.  Is this just part of normal weight/ body fat fluctuations (I'm using my Aria scale daily)?  Do these fluctuations have to do with sodium intake, hormones or other factors?  I'm frustrated because I'm trying to break past the 140 pound mark and seem stuck here.  Does anyone have any suggestions?

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‎01-23-2014 06:41

‎01-23-2014 06:41

 

Don't worry about day to day variations...... weight can vary by a couple of lbs for any number of reasons.

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‎01-23-2014 07:52

‎01-23-2014 07:52

Because scales are not accurate at measuring body fat.

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‎01-25-2014 04:01

In response to gerrymcd

‎01-25-2014 04:01

Thanks for the encouragement!

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‎02-01-2014 18:10

‎02-01-2014 18:10

Body fat measurements made using a scale vary due to lots of factors, including hydration levels which can change with sodium, hormones and other factors.  If you exercised a lot and your feet are a tad swollen, this may make a difference.  Even having wet feet can make a difference.  Bottom line is don't pay attention to day-to-day changes, only longer term averages.  

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‎02-02-2014 03:58

In response to Marina0137

‎02-02-2014 03:58

Excellent words of wisdom.  I have been tracking for the past 2 weeks and although my weight and BMI changes daily, on average I have lost 1.7 pounds of body fat and gained .7 pounds of muscle, leaving a net weight loss of 1 pound.  Nothing to write home about, but at least it is consistent and I'm not going the other way....

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‎02-06-2014 07:16

In response to JenniLacey

‎02-06-2014 07:16

this is definitely true!

 

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