Tuesday Tip: The scales have gone up!

Tuesday Tip: The scales have gone up! 😱

Stepped on the scales this morning and seen the number go up? First, take a deep breath. Now, let’s break down what’s actually happening.

# More Food = More Weight (temporarily!)

If you ate more than usual this past weekend, especially carb-heavy or salty foods, your body is likely holding on to extra water. That number on the scale is not fat gain; it’s just temporary water retention and food still being digested.

# Carbs Hold Water

For every gram of carbohydrate you eat, your body stores water. Enjoyed pizza, pasta, or dessert? The scales might reflect that extra water weight, not fat! This isn’t bad and doesn’t mean you should avoid carbs – we need them!

# Digestion Takes Time

The food in your digestive system has weight, too. Had a late-night meal or richer foods? It can take longer to process, which might show up on the scales.

#What NOT to Do

⁃ Don’t panic – A single weigh-in doesn’t define your progress.

⁃ Don’t restrict yourself today to “make up for it.” Drastic measures aren’t the answer.

⁃ Don’t think you’ve ruined everything, because you haven’t.

# What TO Do

⁃ Get back to normal eating. No need for extremes, just return to your usual balanced meals and routines.

⁃ Remember the bigger picture. A single meal, or even a whole weekend, is just a tiny part of your journey. Progress isn’t erased by a couple of indulgences.

⁃ Embrace balance. All foods have a place in a healthy diet, even when fat loss is the goal. Enjoying meals out is part of life because let’s be real, skipping dessert forever? No thanks!

⁃ Use other measures like clothing and it fits, or body measurements to measure progress.

This is your reminder that the scales don’t tell the full story. What matters most is consistency over time, not a temporary fluctuation.

Keep going—you’ve got this! 💪

Happy Tuesday 🤗xx