Fasting Chronicles: Journey to Wellness

  Dear Fasting Guru: I need some advice. I weighed myself yesterday at the end of an 18-hour intermittent fasting (IF) session, just before breaking it, and I was 188 lbs. Then, I weighed myself again two days later after a day with no fasting, right after waking up and using the bathroom, and I was 197 lbs! In both cases, I wasn't wearing any clothes. An 11-pound increase in basically 24 hours seems crazy, especially since I carefully track my calories while doing IF, and I'm pretty sure I'm at or slightly below my maintenance TDEE. Plus, my weight has been under 195 lbs since early November. What’s going on? Dear Big Weight Change:  I totally understand your confusion and frustration with the scale. It's better to record an average weight rather than being a slave to the ever-changing scale. Weight can fluctuate significantly day-to-day due to various factors, including water weight, food intake, and more. To get a more accurate picture, try taking your weight every m...