Question

So i have been checking my weight - how come it will all of a sudden come off at once on the scale ? Like 5 lbs over night

Answer 1

I only weigh myself once a week. So I don't see an increase and get discouraged for the rest of the week.  

Comments

@ramey me too.  

Answer 2

Thought you might enjoy this!  

Answer 3

Water retention

Answer 4

Our weight fluctuates up to 15 times a week. That's why it's recommended you only weigh ONCE a week on the same day and time.  

Answer 5

I would be overjoyed if I lost 5 pounds over night That takes about 6 weeks and that is if I am dedicated

Answer 6

I don't have a scale at home. I go by how my clothes are fitting.  

Answer 7

Sometimes weight loss makes no sense, except the body needs time to adjust. Our loss is rarely like a sliding board. It's more like going down steps. We walk across steps, and nothing happens for days or weeks at a time and then. BAM. you are down on the next step, Happens to me all the time

Answer 8

Check your scale with a weight. When batteries at the end of shelf life the scale weighs you less !  

Comments

HEY! Positive thoughts only! LOL

Answer 9

It could also be your weight loss is just now measuring from what you have been doing. I only weigh myself once weekly in the morning.  

Answer 10

Look up the whoosh effect!  

Answer 11

Sometimes your body does this! Be happy!  

Answer 12

I hope it happens to me!  

Answer 13

It happens to me too.  

Answer 14

Wish I had that problem.  

Answer 15

Fat fairies come and get it