Everyone reading this right now has one important quality in common; you’re a human. Unless you’re an alien from outer space and if you’re the latter… “Welcome to planet Earth!”

At last week’s Weight Watcher meeting a question came up, “But why does my weight fluctuate so much? Like how much is normal? Here is the good news, weight fluctuation is totally normal for humans!

Daily weight fluctuation is normal. The average adult’s weight fluctuates up to 5 or 6 pounds per day. It all comes down to what and when you eat, drink, exercise, and even sleep.

Healthline.com to read the complete article click here.

Wait, what? Is that true? After doing some “internet research” it seems that 2-4 or 5-6 pounds within a few days span is the average. That is for people who are not actively trying to lose weight. If you’re watching what you eat, your fluctuation is likely to be less. This makes sense to me. My weight can fluctuate anywhere from .5 lbs – 3 lbs. I thought that 3 lbs was so much, but really it’s either average or less than average according to most sources I found.

The bottom line: Weight fluctuation is normal, but if the scale rises 5 or more pounds for longer than a day or two, chances are it’s more than simply water weight. 

Shape, Magazine, to read the full article , click here

I’m a big believer in demystification. Demystification means making something easier to understand, or less complex by using plain language that is both clear and simple. So whatever is hanging you up on your weight loss journey, my best advice is to do some reading, and reflecting on your journey.