Why Isn't The Scale Moving Even When I'm Doing Everything Right?

You’ve been eating consistently, getting your protein and fiber, moving your body, strength training, and then you step on the scale and somehow you’re UP 2 or 3 pounds.

What gives?

In this episode of the Nourished Mamas Podcast, I’m breaking down why the number on the scale can change even when you’re doing everything “right", and why a sudden increase doesn’t automatically mean you’ve gained body fat.

We’ll talk about:

• Normal day-to-day weight fluctuations
• Sodium, carbohydrates and water retention
• How your menstrual cycle can affect the scale
• Why a hard workout may temporarily increase your weight
• Digestion, travel, sleep and routine changes
• What it can mean when your weight is truly plateaued over time
• Other ways to measure progress when the scale isn't moving

I’m also sharing what I learned during my own months-long plateau, including one part of my evening routine I eventually realized was probably keeping me from being in a calorie deficit.

Because the scale gives you data, not a grade.

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