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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