09/17/2026
🚨 YOU GAINED 3 LBS OVERNIGHT?! Before you panic… read this.
That doesn’t mean you gained 3 lbs of fat.
You’ve been training hard. You’re extremely sore. You’re barely sleeping. Then you had Panda Express — even if it was “just chicken teriyaki & rice.” 😅
Hard training → inflammation + water retention
Poor sleep/stress → cortisol + more water retention
High sodium/carbs → even MORE water 💧
The scale measures more than fat.
Don’t punish yourself with less food or extra cardio because of ONE weigh-in.
Hydrate. Recover. Sleep. Stay consistent. 💪
Edgar Mendoza Garrett Serd | Fat Loss Dietitian for Women 35+