Mystery Weight Loss + Gain & Loss Not Connected to Food

 Not sure why it occurs. At least once or twice a year, usually when classes are in and I'm teaching, I'll drop a couple of pounds. Seems to be regardless of the amount of exercise I'm doing at the time. Standing, thinking, meeting deadlines, presenting material to groups of students - this kind of thing never made me lose weight pre-op. 

Here's where the hard part of "hard to stay motivated" part comes in: I seem to EAT MORE at these times. It's hard for me to stay motivated or get into any kind of diet when my weight loss and weight gain does not seem to be connected to my eating habits.

Could be that standing more and eating more junk food causes more malabsorption, but not sure.

Sorry if  I'm thinking out loud here,

Dave

I lost a few pounds a month ago with out trying...Not sure why.  I know that I cut back on carbs but not in a great amount.  One of my downfalls is tortilla chips and nachos.  I find if I have some carb and sugar I crave them less.  If I go cold turkey on carbs, I fail bigtime...Strange I know.  Very small plate of nachos or one piece of chocolate I'm good and satisfied.  Just me.

Sometimes, weight fluctuation can be due to water retention or dehydration.  Is it possible that during your first week or so back in class, you are drinking less during the day? 

My surgeon's PA told me that uring color is the most accurate indication that most of us have concerning our hydration state.  If it's light yellow to clear, you're OK.  When it turns dark yellow or brown, you could be significantly dehydrated.

And by the way, a heartfelt "Thank you!" for choosing to be a teacher.  I know it's not exactly the most financially rewarding career, but you are having a huge impact on kids' lives.  So, thank you for "serving" our kids.