Weight science
How to Know You're in a Calorie Deficit Without Counting
Know you're in a calorie deficit without counting: your weight trend keeps falling for 2 to 4 weeks. How to read it, and what to try if it's flat.
· 4 min read
Weight Science, Explained
Why the scale moves the way it does, explained with the research behind it.
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Weight science
Is BMI Accurate? What It Gets Right and Where It Fails
Is BMI accurate? It's a decent screening number but misses about half of people with excess body fat. Where it fails, and what to measure alongside it.
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Weight science
Weight Gain After a Workout: Why the Scale Goes Up
Weight gain after a workout is almost always water: muscle repair, glycogen and sometimes creatine. How big it gets, how long it lasts and how to read it.
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Weight science
Realistic Weight Loss per Week: How Much Can You Lose?
How much weight can you lose in a week? For most adults, about 1 to 2 lb (0.5 to 1 kg). Why week one is faster, and how to check your real rate.
· 4 min read
Weight science
Weight Gain Before Your Period: How Much Is Normal?
Weight gain before your period is mostly water. How much is typical, when it goes away, and how to track your weight through your cycle without panicking.
· 5 min read
Weight science
Weight Loss Plateau or Water Retention? How to Tell
Scale stuck for two weeks? Here's how to tell a weight loss plateau from water retention using your trend, a tape measure and 3 to 4 weeks of data.
· 5 min read
Weight science
Weekend Weight Gain: Why Your Weight Is Up on Monday
Weekend weight gain is normal: weight tends to peak Sunday or Monday and fall by Friday. How much is water versus fat, and what holidays do differently.
· 4 min read
Weight science
How Often Should You Weigh Yourself? Daily vs Weekly
How often should you weigh yourself? Research favors daily or weekly weigh-ins read as a trend. Who should weigh less, and how to keep it useful.
· 4 min read
Weight science
How Much Does Weight Fluctuate in a Day? What's Normal
How much does weight fluctuate in a day? Usually a few pounds, from water, carbs, salt and food in transit, not fat. What's normal and when to worry.
· 6 min read