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Why does my weight fluctuate while fasting?

Short answer

Weight fluctuates from water, salt, glycogen, digestion, menstrual cycle, and weighing time.

Step by step

1
Start with a sustainable fasting window.
2
Keep the eating window balanced instead of extreme.
3
Track how your body responds over several days.
Example

Use trend data, not one dramatic day, to judge fasting.

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Why does my weight fluctuate while fasting?

Weight fluctuates from water, salt, glycogen, digestion, menstrual cycle, and weighing time.

Safety note: Educational only. People who are pregnant, breastfeeding, under 18, have diabetes, take glucose-affecting medication, have a history of eating disorders, or feel unwell should speak with a qualified clinician before fasting.

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