I’m confused. Yesterday I ate about 1150 calories, maybe 1300 at most. From what I’ve read, you burn around 1300 calories just existing. On top of that, I worked out for an hour and a half and had other activities that used energy. But when I checked this morning, my weight stayed the same. Shouldn’t eating so little and working out cause some weight loss? What could be going on?
Weight can fluctuate daily because of water retention. Your body is mostly water, and things like hormones, salt, stress, exercise, or even how much fiber you eat can cause shifts. It’s better to track your weight over weeks, not days. Try using apps like Happy Scale or Libra to see trends over time.
Lex said:
@Charlie
Does fiber really make a difference for weight loss?
Fiber helps you feel full and supports digestion. It can make sticking to a calorie deficit easier. Aim for about 25–30 grams daily, but increase it gradually if you’re not used to eating much fiber.
How long have you been trying to lose weight?
Zorion said:
How long have you been trying to lose weight?
A couple of months now.
If it’s been a few months with no progress, you might be eating more than you realize.
@Lee
But I know I’m not overeating. Some days I eat super low calories, and my weight just goes up and down a few pounds without actual progress. It makes no sense.
Lex said:
@Lee
But I know I’m not overeating. Some days I eat super low calories, and my weight just goes up and down a few pounds without actual progress. It makes no sense.
If your weight isn’t dropping, then you’re eating what your body burns. Try logging everything more carefully, including snacks, drinks, and how food is cooked.
Lex said:
@Lee
But I know I’m not overeating. Some days I eat super low calories, and my weight just goes up and down a few pounds without actual progress. It makes no sense.
Same here. I track everything and even overestimate to be safe, but my weight still isn’t moving.
@Torrin
Let’s break it down. Are you using an app or food labels to track calories? Do you include oils or butter when cooking? Are you measuring portions with a scale?
Weight doesn’t drop overnight. Weigh yourself weekly or every other week instead of daily. Also, your calorie deficit sounds pretty steep; what are your weight, height, and gender?
Kai said:
Weight doesn’t drop overnight. Weigh yourself weekly or every other week instead of daily. Also, your calorie deficit sounds pretty steep; what are your weight, height, and gender?
I don’t eat that little every day, just some days.
You’re thinking about weight loss the wrong way. It’s a slow process that takes weeks or months. Daily weight changes are often just water or other temporary factors.
For real progress, focus on fat loss while maintaining or building muscle. You might even gain weight temporarily if you’re gaining muscle, but you’ll look slimmer.
A pound of fat is about 3500 calories. It’s nearly impossible to create a deficit or surplus that large in a single day. It’s more about your weekly or monthly habits. Keep eating in a deficit and exercising, and you’ll see results eventually. Diet plays a bigger role than exercise, but both are important. Strength training can help you keep muscle while losing fat.