Most of you who have been in this sub for a while probably know the PSA about the increase in water weight for up to 6 weeks after starting to exercise or a change in your routine. I have been aware of this for a few years now, but this is the first time it caught me off guard.
About five weeks ago, I switched from doing dance cardio workouts on Youtube and playing Just Dance on the Switch several times a week to doing 30 minutes to an hour on the stationary bike three times a week and did not at all expect an increase in water weight since I just switched my type of cardio. I had some bigger fluctuations in weight at the time that masked anything abnormal, so I didn't notice at all.
Until this week, where I have been losing a lot more than I usually do. It fits into the time frame and sure is a pleasant surprise (except having to pee a lot more currently).
So, lesson of the day: Don't feel discouraged by the scale after even the smallest changes in your exercise routine. You will make progress if you stick to it, and sometimes it just takes a few weeks until your hard work shows up on the scale. Taking measurements is a great way to see progress regardless of water retention and I recommend it to everyone.
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