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Understanding Weight Fluctuations: Why the Scale Moves and What Really Matters


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The scale moves. A lot. And most of the time, it has absolutely nothing to do with fat gain or loss. Morgan, Amanda, and Kelsey break down why day-to-day weight changes happen, what the scale reflects, and why it's such a poor standalone measure of progress.

They unpack the drivers behind weight fluctuations: sodium, carbohydrates, stress, sleep, hormones, digestion, inflammation, and training load. And explain why these short-term changes don't tell you anything meaningful about your long-term progress.

The conversation also digs into the mental side of the scale: how fixation can derail progress, when daily weigh-ins can be useful versus harmful, and when it's smarter to ditch the scale altogether.

If you've ever spiraled over an overnight jump, felt confused by "doing everything right," or questioned your progress because of a single number, this episode will give you clarity, and hopefully some relief too.

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