Question:
I gained 3 pounds this week and haven't changed my diet at all.....

I'm 3 months post-op and have been following the high protein-low carb diet to a tee!! When I weighed this morning I was up 3 pounds from last week. How could this be?? I make sure I eat all my protein & keep my carbs under 15 grams a day. Always get my water in. How can someone gain from eating like this?? Thanks for any input!! Michelle-Lap RNY 11/04/03 290/229    — Michelle E. (posted on February 20, 2004)

February 20, 2004
Could it be water retention? Maybe eat something too salty yesterday? Close to "that" time of the month? Does anyone but you use the scale? I find that someone is always tinkering with mine. I have to be sure and set it properly before each weigh in. Just a few thoughts. Char
   — Charlene W.

February 20, 2004
Whenever this happens to me, now I know it's water wt. so I just take a water pill, a lot of time your food may had a lot of sodium in it. causing this.
   — Naes Wls J.

February 20, 2004
PMS, or water weight or gained muscle. Maybe all 3?
   — mrsmyranow

February 20, 2004
It happens and will happen from time to time on your weight loss journey. I used to gain 2 pounds all the time, then the following week, that 2 would be gone and an additional 2. I, too, would look in amazement at the scale, knowing I was being "good" and yet seeing a gain...don't get discouraged. Its very temporary....
   — Cindy R.

February 20, 2004
Michelle ~ this happens to me all the time! Especially when I am PMSing! Just drink, drink, drink that water! Don't worry!
   — Terri G.

February 21, 2004
This month I gained 7 pounds before my period!!!! I was totally freaking out but when it was over the weight was gone. Don't worry. Make sure that you are getting plenty of water.
   — Carol S.