new here-weight question
 

Hi I'm new the site and have some questions. First, just a little info, I'm 5'3 and usually weigh between 117 and 119. My weight doesn't fluctuate too much. I count calories and try and stay at about 1200 during the week. Weekends I allow myself to eat/drink whatever I want.

Anyway, I seriously had thought I gained about 5 lbs over the holidays, my jeans have felt a little snugger. But every week I weigh myself and I'm still at 118 consistently. I've tried other scales too.

So I'm just wondering why my pants would feel tighter yet I haven't gained any weight? Has this happened to anyone?

(One more question - how many pounds do you subtract when you get weighed with jeans, sweatshirt, and shoes on? - like at the dr office)

thanks!
Kate

There's lots of reasons this might be happening, Kate. Here are some points for you to ponder ....

Do you eat a lot of salt and/or processed foods? These can cause water retention.

Is this related to PMS at all?

Are you eating something that makes you gassy and/or bloated?

Are you skinny-fat? This is pretty common among folks who have been slim all their lives. In order to stay lighter as they age, they 'watch' what they eat, sacrificing muscle weight but retaining fat. Your lean body mass gets less and your fat mass gets higher but you can't tell by the scale.

Think on that a bit and we'll see what we can do for you.