When Your Scale is Telling a Tale

I posted this on a health and fitness forum last year, and I'll share it here. I think it's worthwhile info. 

It can be discouraging to step on the scale and see a number that makes it look like the hard work you've been doing is all for nothing or worse for it to look like you've gained despite your best efforts.

We realize that our weight fluctuates and on certain occasions, we expect the scale to read with a higher number. Here are some of the times that your scale might be lying to you:

*right before and during your period (but you knew that right!)
*right before and during ovulation
*when you're not drinking enough water
*the day after a moderate to intense workout
*a day or two after a particularly high sodium meal

Relax, relate, release!