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Q.

Why does my weight fluctuate so much?


Hi I came off depro injections (which caused me no weight gain) a couple of months ago. I have in the last year lost around 35lb. My problem is now the weight fluctuations - yes I go over my calories now and again but the next day I make sure I am under. I exercise everyday.

However in just one day i have gained two pounds going from 8st 8 to a massive 8st 10 it is so frustrating. I am feeling incredibly bloated and swollen. I have not changed my diet at all and would really like to know why my weight fluctuates so much. I am due a period which i know increases weight but this can happen in between periods as well.

What I would like to know is there any foods which could help? And also why the huge difference in just one day?? Thank you

A.

Our expert says...

I find my weight fluctuates like this too.

I'm currently training to run a marathon. One of my training sessions during the week includes a long run of up to 20 miles. If I weigh myself the following day after this session, I find I can be 2 or 3 lbs heavier than I was the day before.

I've been told that the body takes on additional carbohydrate and water to make glycogen to help refuel the muscles and that it is this process that means you carry a little more fluid than normal and therefore more weigh more on the scales. Two days later my body weight seems to return to normal.

I have found drinking lots of water and weighing myself once per week helps keep me sane.

Lisa x

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