8 Reasons The Scale Goes Up!

Dani's IG @doitlikedani
Top 8 reasons why the scale will go up during a fat loss phase. Even when you are in a deficit the scale will often fail to be lower on a daily basis. This can really cause problems especially if you are not familiar with some of these things.
Our bodies are mostly made of water so it's very common to see changes on the scale which are not body fat.

[@mastidl7385]

8 Reasons 1. Water Consistency 2. Menstrual Cycle(women) 3. Sleep Consistency 4. Digestion (Use of bathroom) 5. Sodium 6. Alcohol 7. Cortisol Level 8. Delayed Muscle Soreness

[@bjiffy10]

Paul and Dani, this was very insightful. I noticed a lot of these variables when my weight stalled. Very nice that you touched on this. Thank you.

[@ladyt.5853]

This was an excellent video. Very informative. I love your channel Paul. Thank you for all you do!!

[@denisepettinger6388]

Believed I owned a seesaw, not a scale! Each one of these 8 is obvious, but putting them all together in one video was a wow moment for me. Thanks so much. Also you saying others deal with scale fluctuations to the point you advise them, gave me the emotional boost of 'not alone'. Bigger thanks for that. Love your content.

[@notanothersheep]

Thank you, thank you and thank you. Woke up two days ago and weighed as I normally do for the last 2 months and the number was higher than my last week's weigh in. That put me in a real funk and I considered revamping my whole nutrition plan. But listening to this really put somethings in perspective so now I'm back on track. Thanks again lol

[@ssenger009]

That classic "The RoCK" shirt is Epic! Great video guys!

[@shaund1397]

Nice shirt Paul! But even better topic in the vid! Thanks👍🏽keep it up Coach!

[@ChrisW1019]

1). Water fluctuation. 2). Menstrual cycle. 3). Sleep consistency. 4). Digestion. 5). Sodium. 6). Alcohol. 7). Cortisol levels. 8). Delayed onset muscle soreness.

[@Rrrrcc4666]

So wt. scale really doesn't mean anything. I am gonna go with how my clothes fit. Screw the scale. I have so much variability of wt like between 5-8 lbs.

[@CTRadventures]

I appreciate this video! 3 weeks ago I started 240lbs I'm 6'5 and in the 20s bf by guess. Last two weeks I have dropped around 1.5 lbs a week. At around 2700 cals when the estimated tdee is 3200ish. All my lifts in the gym have increased huge. This morning I checked in and I'm up 2.4 lbs. I been tracking my cals religiously. This video really helped because 3 days over nights then I revert my sleep schedule back to normal on y off days. I get up around 3-330am and hit the gym. However, I think you nailed it when you talked about sleep. this week my body is doing this weird thing where I'm in bed about 730/8 but I'm wide awake at midnight! Everything in the mirror shows progress. I should have started in the beginning but because the scale only shows you total weight. Started taking waist measurements. Plus yesterday, went out for the first time to try a new snack places my total cals were a lot of carbs and salt. Also I'm on an extreme budget, protein powders and the like are too expensive now. So I have to stick rice, ramen (half the seasoning pack) tuna. Blue box Mac n Cheese. Not trying to get all crazy ripped like show, just ditching the dad bod I gained after back surgery 5 years ago. I'm finally able to get back in the gym and work legs. Appreciate your time, just kinda wanted to vent out and say I appreciate your video!

[@CodyB-R1]

Glad that y’all talked about this I work a 12hour swing shift my scale fluctuates constant I gain weight and loose weight when I’m on days but when I’m on nights I sleep better and I actually use the bath room when I get up

[@ryancotner1137]

💯 Along with the water and sodium retention is the change of atmosphere. Either traveling or living in an area where the weather is inconsistent. Part of the factor why people that are in sports that need to make weight arrive at the venue a week or two weeks before to get adjusted

[@PaulRevelia]

Thanks for sharing

[@moeomoton520]

Great video, excellent and very useful information!!

[@fitandtrimmomof3884]

Great info! Thanks guys!

[@ericcastillo3785]

Great video guys and thanks for the info!

[@PaulRevelia]

Welcome

[@shayhubfit]

Great content Paul and Dani! It is so critical to know why the scale goes up so we aren’t making unnecessary changes. I just started a channel about eating out while accomplishing your fitness/nutrition goals. Things like sodium, water, etc can play a roll in water weight, but not necessarily fat gain. Thanks for your content and support!

[@PaulRevelia]

appreciate the support!

[@Mr1holiday]

Love this video with Dani!

[@BADDMIXX]

Great video. I removed dairy 3 weeks ago. I feel sooooo much better!

[@jarradhurley4866]

After losing 7 kilos this month my weight has gone up 1.5-2 kilos in the past week for weigh ins but I've felt a bit heavy and bloated. It's good to see there are probably other explanations than fat gain.

[@marfisialanza4071]

Great content. Thank you

[@Sheenasalesthriftytreasures]

Great information thank you both

[@Penelope416]

Mine was getting enough sleep or having an inconsistent sleep schedule. Now I've been taking Ashwagandha and I feel so much more calm, since taking it. I sleep much better with this herb. Thankful that one of your subscribers recommended it to me, on one of your previous videos. Ashwagandha helps to reduce cortisol, which is what I needed for so long! Now I just have to sleep on schedule! I enjoyed this video.

[@PaulRevelia]

That’s great news

[@JoeyIndolos]

My official weigh-in for my health journal is once a week, to smooth out any variations. But they can still be obvious. There are weeks where I’ll lose just a half pound, but there are others where I’ll lose more than two. But keeping it just once a week means that I’ll still lose something, however small. And I’m also consistent about the time - first thing in the morning, after I use the bathroom (both no. 1 and 2), and before my first drink of water. This factors out some of the variations you discussed from water and food. It also means that I’ll be at my lightest possible, but I don’t consider it cheating. I’m not concerned about the absolute number anyway; I just want to track my progress.

[@MissSazzi060]

I would love a video on building muscle while eating at maintenance calories and what science there is to back it up. Greg Doucette is always preaching this and I would like to know what studies there are confirming this could be the case. Also, if you are building muscle on maintenance calories would your body be using any excess body fat as energy for then building the muscle then leading to a small amount of fat loss? Thanks Paul, love ur channel x

[@dominiqueblagojevic9447]

This was very helpful. I need to get back on the ashwagandha

[@awildagarcia9673]

Great tips!!!! ESP the last one

[@coachjoebbfitness1709]

Great video. Love the information

[@PaulRevelia]

Thanks for the feedback

[@SaraPomerance]

What is the protein shake you recommend? Thank you kindly!

[@kimberleyzammit8377]

🙌💯💯Such great content, thank you. So good 👌🙏such super great recommendation🙌🙌

[@PaulRevelia]

You're so welcome!

[@AlGollas]

Perfect timing for this video

[@ZeusMegabeard]

Really helpful, guys. Never knew DOMS would cause weight gain.

[@maya2197]

Hi Paul, like another comment on here I have IBS/IBD so my weight is always all over the place and I can’t tell if I’m on track even when I average my weight over the week. Any advice on other ways to accurately track weight loss/weight gain if your bathroom habits are very irregular?

[@jeffreywilliams9220]

💪🏾✌🏽 great video guys u killed it , thanks for sharing

[@PaulRevelia]

Thanks 🙏

[@chucklombardo8167]

@@PaulRevelia how many pounds of water can a person hold

[@mayanksingh7624]

Loved the video !

[@kirstym3910]

What supplement could I get from the UK that would be an equal equivalent to the supplement you mentioned ?

[@mamosixx878]

Having IBS my weights fluctuates so much due to digestion. Sometimes I don't even feel like eating my cutting calories and it can feel like I'm force feeding my 1800 calories. Usually going lower on Carbs helps when I experience that

[@binyamgebreselassie5807]

Was wondering how much you weigh right now and how much did u cut from maintenance to reach 1800

[@PaulRevelia]

Yes I hear this a lot

[@mamosixx878]

@@binyamgebreselassie5807 I'm a smaller guy (5'7, 155 lbs). My maintance is around 2200.

[@carlossalazar5853]

I eat around 5kg of food usually in one go, taking digestive enzymes to go with it. The weight from that tends to usually go away the next day; but I'm wondering, if I decided to eat like an average person: with small increment meals throughout the day that are calorie dense and don't go up too high in volume, would I weight less than I usually do the following day? I'm 128lbs / 5'9 Male btw.

[@landonbarretto3139]

Dani presents very well, Paul.

[@PaulRevelia]

Yes she is a great part of the Team Pro Physique family.

[@jasminelear7711]

Paul, I love your shirt!!!

[@mariogabriel4587]

What is the supplement you use for stress?

[@MegaExperiential]

Another big reason for me is water retention due to air travel. I travel a lot for business and will typically not weigh myself for at least 2 days after my return trip. Otherwise the scale could show up to 5 pounds heavier. Better for the psyche to skip the scale for 2 days.

[@Chaz_r]

Seems like the keyword here is consistency... HOW DO YOU MAINTAIN CONSISTENCY!??????

[@PaulRevelia]

Exactly!

[@storm81]

Would you recommend taking ashwagandha regularly, or during the most stressful times?

[@PaulRevelia]

regularly if you have any type of anxiety!

[@will-wf6sb]

HI, yes iv'e noticed this , i'm dropping fat, have been about 163 lbs for a week or so BUT then for two days the scales were showing about 165.3 ish , however it has come back down today to 163 My eating had stayed the same calorie wise so i realised it was NOT fat gain, it couldn't be really , and unlikely to be 2 lb muscle gain sadly ;) so i rightfully ignored it ( still didn't like it tho) so yes the weight fluctuates , if things are same food and training wise i IGNORE IT.

[@vulturesiii6450]

I know this is a difficult question, but what approximately must your waist size be to start seeing your abs? As a 6ft individual, ectormorph frame slim build

[@PaulRevelia]

mine gets down to about 32 when they show at 6'3....so maybe 30 to 31....

[@MyRefriedBeans18]

Definitely!

[@PaulRevelia]

Thanks 🙏

[@sunshinefl6586]

Paul, What is the name of your favorite supplement that you mentioned to control cortisol level?

[@PaulRevelia]

Core Hard www.corenutritionals.com PAULR20 saves 20%

[@Bruce.Wallace]

Or you can not waste your money and just remove all stress from your life and get enough sleep.

[@angiepearson6827]

What is the name of the supplement?

[@martinag7694]

I had lost my cycle for a long time and have only been having a period for the past 3 months , I forgot how much it would make the scale go up and I'd find it so weird to lose about 3 pounds in the span of 3 days 🤯

[@PaulRevelia]

Exactly

[@shayhubfit]

Paul, do you have a link you can share about your 2500-3500mg recommendation for sodium in athletes and how it influences performance?

[@panduwobbles2419]

Dietary Guidelines for Americans IS 2,300... I used the google. Now, imagine athletes losing much more electrolytes than sedentary people. I won't google that for you.

[@InsendoChavero]

Celtic sea salt in terms of nutritional value is best before and after, usually a tablespoon for your average athlete will suffice, but if your doing long distance cardio or extensive HIIT training then possibly more before the heavy activity. Just some added info.. a medium sized beet, raw or juices (preferably raw and thoroughly washed) 90 min prior to your extensive workout routine will do wonders for your stamina, look up its nutritional benefits and see for yourself.

[@celesteio]

Great video!!!! Helped me a lot to understand my body and don’t freak out

[@gothops2632]

Paul, do you prefer to take ashwagandha on an empty stomach or with food?

[@ap1873]

mine says with food, two a day

[@gothops2632]

@@ap1873 So does mine, but some folks on reddit say it works better on an empty stomach.

[@mrmattkeyable]

What can I replace whey protein and vegetables with during peak week in order to reduce bloating?

[@PaulRevelia]

Lean meats and rice

[@afzaal1987]

Mines usually lack of sleep, getting 5hours if that in

[@PaulRevelia]

That's on the list!

[@MUSTANGVERDE]

I always feel bad knowing that there are people who sleep more than 5 hours, lol...

[@imadeyoureadthis1]

@@MUSTANGVERDE i sleep 5 or less and feel envy of them. I wish i slept 8 every day. They get more benefits from sleeping that much than not sleeping. Especially when it comes to cortisol, which is a hormone that catabolizes muscle preserves fat, and the more you are awake the more you have because at night you produce more melatonin which reduces cortisol until the time to wake up.

[@tanna-i]

Claudio Borges why? Sleep is like the best thing ever

[@MUSTANGVERDE]

@@tanna-i Maybe a waste of time... But I can't anyway... 5 h , max 6h is the limit.

[@rachealgbaye]

I just saw this video... I am looking leaner and the scale is going up

[@queeny5613]

On my cycle I can bounce up 4 pounds and it is really frightening but I k ow it will go down

[@PaulRevelia]

Yes I see this common

[@lonewolf604]

Why my weight fluctuates? Cuz of the summer bbqs and beer of course! 😂

[@PaulRevelia]

yeah that will impact!

[@shanlmt]

Do you have a link to the cortisol supplement?

[@PaulRevelia]

CoreNutritionals.com Core hard PAULR20 DISCOUNT CODE

[@joshuabellamy2488]

I’m surprised they didn’t touch on sugars and carbohydrates!

[@PaulRevelia]

I’m pro sugar and carbs

[@stefun60]

That smile tho 😄

[@Drgluee]

??? Red wine is high in sodium?? it is 6mg for 5 oz... That's low!

[@AlexCWill]

Can you do a video on Periodization for bodybuilding and how it differs from other strength sports? Also do you think it’s possible to still compete at a high level in bodybuilding while including calisthenics and Olympic lifting?

[@PaulRevelia]

Sure and yes

[@Chubz79]

2 grams per liter of water intake.

[@caiom3719]

I'm having a hard time losing weight below 81kg (160lbs), I'm doing cardio everyday for 1 hour, and weight lifting harder than last time for 1 hour. Maybe I'm too impatient. Eating 1500 Cal everyday.

[@PaulRevelia]

could be time to introduce some refeeds, diet breaks or increase the intensity of the cardio. Lots of switches to toggle.

[@caiom3719]

@@PaulRevelia Thank you so much, Paul. You're the best.

[@bonarsimanjuntak7759]

Try intermittent fasting window 20/4

[@nazishnasir479]

I have belly fat which not to much but I’m tried to loss 😞

[@shellsea9520]

GR8 INFO MATE TKSU 😎💙❤💖😀

[@emmyty]

Cravings...Paul: "you might not know this" 😂😐 Tread lightly...😂

[@nazishnasir479]

Someone told me use hgh or clenptrol I hit the gym 6 days a week with Hight wait I don’t know how to control food I need your halp really

[@PaulRevelia]

What?

[@RichardSturtevant]

This doctor scale is my enemy at the doctors office for my once a year physical. It’s off despite I’m nice and trim.

[@alshabi]

Love from Dubai

[@PaulRevelia]

Back at ya

[@imadeyoureadthis1]

I would say people need more sodium in their diet. I don't get enough, my body retains fluids. I take more, my body lets fluids and bloating goes down.

[@rosewoodjasmine11]

My PMS scale 5-7 lbs 🤦🏼‍♀️🙄

[@roundboyli7217]

How about not weighing yourself and go by how tight your pants feels, if they feel too tight you need to cut back if they are very loose then you are right on track, a real Fitness expert taught me this many years ago, Jack LaLane

[@PaulRevelia]

Great idea

[@yankochoynev652]

I dont see drinking the same amount of water and consuming same amount of sodium is a good advice. When dieting people are restricting themselves enough, why worry about water and salt as well. So what if it makes the scale results less consistent, as long as the calorie intake is on point fat will for sure be lost.

[@PaulRevelia]

You don’t see it because you’ve never gotten lean enough for it to matter, it’s perspective

[@ssenger009]

Water and Sodium/Magnesium are very important especially in the summer months where we sweat a ton. You can drink all the water you want to keep hydrated, but if you don't replenish your salts it is bad for you. Link below 👍 www.220triathlon.com/training/nutrition-training/dehydration-and-sodium-why-replacing-salt-is-crucial/

[@yankochoynev652]

@@ssenger009 Im not saying they are not important, I'm saying that some days you consume more, some less, at the end of the day it doesnt matter if the scale fluctuates because of it, since it's just water weight. @Paul Revelia you don't know how lean or not lean I am, but yes I've only gotten as lean as its healthy for me 60kg/170 and have never been crazy bodybuilder ripped, but even if I tried to be, I still wouldn't care about daily water weight fluctuations when the goal is fat loss

[@rachealgbaye]

Like how many hours of sleep

[@mitchrc3]

Ladies, those little food babies are adorable. : ). Don’t worry about the quarantine 15.

[@nazishnasir479]

How I can talk with you please reply

[@PaulRevelia]

Prophysique.com

[@koban4max]

The weight is temporary

[@PaulRevelia]

Exactly

[@heatherberger2450]

to bad you have started including commercials during your videos

[@nazishnasir479]

Hope you can help me

[@PaulRevelia]

I’ll try

[@karikaru]

100 ounces is about 3 liters for my fellow metric users

[@BrainBoop]

A gallon of water a day sounds next to impossible ngl

[@kungfukennyaintnobodyprayi347]

How?!?!

[@dusty3913]

Not to be negative, but seriously: With all the content on youtube, why should I take this information for granted? You give these reasons but cite no science. I'm not saying you're wrong. But, give me a reason to trust you as a source.

[@PaulRevelia]

I don’t have time to state my credentials and every single video I’ve done over 1000 KZbin videos I’ll keep putting them out best of luck to you and all your goals

[@dusty3913]

@@PaulRevelia I didn't ask for your credentials. But, I do appreciate your response. Good luck to you as well.

[@sriadithya7314]

The rocks t shirt

[@KoiiiKoiii]

I don't know why paul reminds me of JoKoy for some reason 😂

[@PaulRevelia]

i hear that all the time!

[@abadi173]

there is some tension in the air ;)

[@amayawright4083]

Wow Just got on the scale while my period is on and I’m crying cuz it went up and I feel like a fat ass😭

[@RastusSoup]

I'm sorry...you just said that you gained weight overnight? As in, you laid in a bed without consuming anything at all and woke up heavier? Someone put a mouse in your pocket while you were sleeping?

[@PaulRevelia]

no it was a digestion issue, food sensitivity.

[@RastusSoup]

@@PaulRevelia ..? You still can't add weight to your body without putting anything into it. If you eat a 300 gram food item that you're allergic to your body won't magically gain weight just because you get edema. You'll gain precisely 300 grams.

[@gautammalik9564]

Content is great, no doubt about it. If only the male host were to control that stupid smile of his after the intro 🙂 I'd say just keep a normal face, Paul.

[@PaulRevelia]

That's my stupid face lol

[@Damian_Materowski]

@@PaulRevelia don't listen to him - it's your hallmark :)

[@sunshinefl6586]

@@Damian_Materowski, 100%

[@gautammalik9564]

@Maher Justice says someone who clearly isn't minding his 🤭