Question 1

is it possible for your weight to fluctuate a couple pounds day to day?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A person's weight can fluctuate a couple of pounds each day, depending on how much food, water, poop, and pee are (or are not) in his body at the time he is weighed. If he is weighed with his clothes on, then one must also consider the weight of the clothes and items in the pockets.

Question 2

hi i lost a couple pounds after working out mostly every day and i finally fit into a pair of pants that didnt fit me. i stopped working out and started eating unhealthy again but still lost weight. im so confused lol should i continue to work out?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, continue working out. Caloric restriction and regular aerobic exercise are the best things you can do for you health.
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Question 3

is it normal for my weight to fluctuate about 2-3 pounds on a daily basis since i work out almost every day?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Most is water weight based on your input and output.  Even the time of day can cause your weight to fluctuate - you are heavier in the afternoon/evening.

Question 4

what can i do about flucuating weight? i have been flucating between 234 - 240 for a couple of months.  i only eat meat once a day due to kidney stones.  i eat a lot of fruits and vegtables.  i try to walk at lunch every day (i only get 1/2 a hour so i tr

Accepted Answer

I : I believe you are more concerned ( and frustrated) with failing to lose weight than you are by the scale moves up and down by several pounds. You would not be upset, i would guess if the scale kept showing lower numbers with your effort. Weight loss is difficult. If you are not losing then you are taking in and burning up around the same amount of calories. Multiple steps are needed to make progress. I suggest you consider tracking calories and activity using an online site or joining a program such as weight watchers. Fluid shifts can explain changes in weight during the day. By the way, most experts do not recommend reducing meat intake to reduce kidney stone recurrence. An analysis of your urine from a 24 hours collection usually guides changes in diet, and need for medication. If you have uric acid stones, you may have an acid urine or might excrete too much uric acid. The treatment is usually medication which works better than restricting meat intake.

Question 5

is there a way to test cells, blood, etc to know if you gained a lot of weight (for example, 20 pounds) in the last couple of months?

Accepted Answer

No: You don't need a blood test. You need a scale. You stand on it and it tells you how much you weigh. You compare that with how much you weighed two months ago and with a little simple math you figure out how much weight you've gained. Anther way to find out if you've gained weight is if your clothes feel too tight compared to two months ago. But that won't tell you the exact amount of weight gain.

Question 6

how can i lose weight? i've tried absolutely everything. i will lose a couple pounds then gain it all back even though i'm exercising and eating right

Accepted Answer

Count calories!: Keep an exercise log.  Monitor your heart rate. And keep a food diary, so you can actually measure your caloric intake against output.

Question 7

i had gained 40 pounds within a matter of a couple months about a 18 months ago. the weight gain is very rapid and i have alwys been thin. nothing wor?

Accepted Answer

Hormonal: If your diet and exercise habits have not changed then your must see your doctor.  You may have a hormonal imbalance such as a thyroid abnormality.  You should get a full physical and blood draw.

Question 8

had a couple of drinks tonight and have a denist appnt at 8am and need to take 2mg of ativan (lorazepam).will i be ok? 5 foot 9 and weight is 250 pounds

Accepted Answer

It should be ok: If you have only two drinks like two glasses of wine or two beers, or two shots of spirits, half of it will be metabolised in 4 hours and more than 75% in 8 hours and you can safely take 2mgm of ativan, (lorazepam) but you should not drive after finishing with dentist as you will be drowsy and not fit to drive.

Question 9

hi. i weighed 252 pounds for at least 3 years. a month ago, my weight went up to 270, only to drop to 250. why does weight fluctuate?

Accepted Answer

Weight: Fluctuates because of water retention, because you eat too much, because you might have heart or kidney or liver problems....

Question 10

is it normal for my weight to fluctuate in less a few minutes, i got on the scale once i was 137.6 pounds, then 5minutes later 138.8 pounds?

Accepted Answer

Not: Usual to have less than a pound variations on most home scales depending on your balancing on the scale

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Hi i lost a couple pounds after working out mostly every day and i finally fit into a pair of pants that didnt fit me. i stopped working out and started eating unhealthy again but still lost weight. im so confused lol should i continue to work out?

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Is it normal for my weight to fluctuate about 2-3 pounds on a daily basis since i work out almost every day?

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What can i do about flucuating weight? i have been flucating between 234 - 240 for a couple of months. i only eat meat once a day due to kidney stones. i eat a lot of fruits and vegtables. i try to walk at lunch every day (i only get 1/2 a hour so i tr

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Is there a way to test cells, blood, etc to know if you gained a lot of weight (for example, 20 pounds) in the last couple of months?

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How can i lose weight? i've tried absolutely everything. i will lose a couple pounds then gain it all back even though i'm exercising and eating right

A member asked:

I had gained 40 pounds within a matter of a couple months about a 18 months ago. the weight gain is very rapid and i have alwys been thin. nothing wor?

A member asked:

Had a couple of drinks tonight and have a denist appnt at 8am and need to take 2mg of ativan (lorazepam).will i be ok? 5 foot 9 and weight is 250 pounds

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Hi. i weighed 252 pounds for at least 3 years. a month ago, my weight went up to 270, only to drop to 250. why does weight fluctuate?

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Is it normal for my weight to fluctuate in less a few minutes, i got on the scale once i was 137.6 pounds, then 5minutes later 138.8 pounds?

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