Fluctuate

I’ve been trying to gain a few pounds for the weightlifting meet. I was between weight categories and I decided to eat up to the 102kg weight class.

With the meet just a few days away, I’ve been weighing myself a lot. Throughout the day I’ll hop on and see what it says. I want to be as heavy as possible without going over 102.0kg.

I know from working in the fitness industry for so long that the scale can mess with your head.

I know that my weight will fluctuate throughout the day based on food, water, clothing, electrolytes and bathroom trips.

Even knowing that information the scale is still messing with me.  I lost 6.5 pounds from Monday to Tuesday!

Obviously this is a special circumstance, and I have to weigh in for the competition.

For everyday life though, it’s been a good reminder that the number on the scale can mess with you.

It can fluctuate up and down some much just throughout the day just based on how much water you’re absorbing. There are scenarios that call for it, but most of the time, you’re better off keeping away from that thing and figuring out a different way to measure progress.

Justin Miner

@Justinminergain