Repeat after us: it’s completely and totally normal for the scale to fluctuate up and down a couple of pounds each day. In fact, there are plenty of reasons why your weight fluctuates.
Ultimately, the more consistent you are with your food, workout routine, and lifestyle — the more consistent the scale will likely be and you’re prob a little less likely to see big massive scale fluctuations.
But keep in mind there are so many variables at play at all times, every single day. And the more you weigh, the more there’s likely room for bigger fluctuations (compared to someone of a smaller frame and/or weight).
Same thing if you tend to do work, sports, or hobbies where you end up heavily sweating (running, trail running, CrossFit, spin, conditioning, BJJ, etc) – you’ll likely see massive swings before and after that activity as you dehydrate and then rehydrate.
For all of these reasons, it’s probably more helpful to zoom out and pay attention more to trends over the course of TIME (such as looking at a weekly average), rather than getting super duper hung up on your weight from day to day. Focusing on why your weight fluctuates might be more useful than just looking at the number itself.
This is also why we have to be mindful if we’re only weighing ourselves once or twice a week – we might be spiraling and stressing when our weight actually isn’t consistently trending up.
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Our Paragon workouts are evidence-based and backed by science. You can choose to work out for 30, 45, 60, or 90 minutes per day. We have workouts for all goals and levels of lifting experience. As well as the option to still include things you love (whether that’s running, Olympic Lifting, or riding your Peloton).
All of our programs at Paragon cycle through different exercise periodization phases, including hypertrophy (building muscle), strength, and metabolic cycles. So as far as goals go, you might have more options than you think!
Physique Programs = strength training and bodybuilding workouts for those who want to look their best.
Physique workouts are also our preferred choice for our pregnant/postpartum mommas, those burnt out on high intensity, and/or those working to improve their health and hormones. Choose between 45-Min Physique, 3-Day Physique, 4-Day Physique, and 4-Day DB-Only Physique.
Performance Programs = for those who love combining lifting with other modalities.
These programs are for our Runners, CrossFitters, Olympic Weightlifters, Military, those that love Peloton, etc. Choose between Strength Metcon, Cardio/Lift, or DB Cardio/Lift
DB Programs = workouts that require a minimum of 2-3 pairs of DBs.
These are great workouts to do from home, while traveling, and for those with access to less gym equipment. Choose between DB Physique, DB Cardio/Lift, and 30-Min DB Quickie.
