5 reasons why the scale flauctiates daily.

 As a trainer it's one of the most common issues we deal with. Clients who only base their results on the numbers of the scale. This is frustrating because so many factors effect the scale. This is why we take measurements and body fat percentages. They are a lot more accurate in measuring ones progress. Here are some of the factors that can effect the scale.

1) dehydration- athletes need to be mindful that dehydration can cause the body to protect itself. Several hormones exert control over fluid regulations. If you are dehydrated, your body works harder to retain water, leading to weight gain.

2) Glycogen storage-  endurance athletes in particular need to work to make sure thier diet has adequate carbohydrates to store proper amounts of glycogen. Glycogen has water bound to it, so healthy hydrated cells, important for athletic training, show up on the scale. After a hard strength workout, muscles also store glycogen to rebuild, which is why the scale may actually shoot p after excercise.

3) Diets- after only 24 hours on a restrictive diet you can decrease your metabolic rate by 15-30%. When you do go on a restrictive diet, ( under 1200 calls) your body goes into starvation mode, slowing down your metabolism. This can actually cause you to store extra calories, causing you to go.dmore weight.

4) Constipation- it may be uncomfortable to discuss, but if you're having a difficult time in the bathroom due to changes in excercise or diet, or lack of fibers or fluids, it only makes sense that you might see a higher number on the scale.

5) Salt and sugar- both of play a major role in water retention. Salty and sugary foods both cause hormonal changes in the body that cause your body to save the water it has, often giving you a puffy or bloated look.



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