Do you feel like you've gained weight overnight? Exercising and eating well is not always enough. However, there are aspects that may not be able to change. Know why you shouldn't be guided by the number you see on the scale.
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26/06/2026
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Ha few days ago, he weighed less than a pound or two, but he's still exercising? Don't be discouraged! That doesn't mean the exercise isn't working out.
A calorie intake in excess also has a weight in this equation. In addition, exercise may be a consequence of increased appetite.
But that's not all. Nutritionists reveal to Shape what may be happening even when it feeds correctly and in the right quantities.
As extreme as a diet, there are indicators of the human body that you will never be able to control, especially with regard to the female reproductive system.
Fluid retention, premenopausal and menstruation
“ The water represents approximately 65 to 90 percent of a person's weight, and the variation in the amount of water in the human body can be sufficient to move the balance pointers significantly from one day to the next”, says Jeffrey Dolgan, clinical physiologist
Alongside this, this specialist clarifies that hormones also exert great strength in the possibility of fluid retention, especially after training. “Temporary water retention is quite common and can affect especially individuals in the premenopausal phase of life and those who are in the period phase,” they add.
So how can you control the weight loss process or muscle mass gain?
“ If someone is trying to improve their physical shape, they should ignore the weight scale and start paying more attention to objective measurement tools, such as body composition, to keep up with progress”, explains Dolgan.
To see results, it will be ideal to ask for help from a health and training professional, a fashion professional, to achieve realistic goals.