One of the biggest concerns that many people have, but shouldn’t worry about, is the number they see stepping on a scale. According to the article “Nearly Half in U.S. Remain Worried About Their Weight”, 45% of Americans say they are worried about their weight, while 29% are seriously committed to actually losing weight. People think that their weight represents their worth.

Weight really depends on age, height, and the amount of muscle you have. It also depends on how poor or good your diet is. Your weight is fluctuating all day depending on your activity and what is being consumed. Waking up in the morning, your weight is most likely to be a bit lower than usual. This is because your stomach is empty, and the majority of the water in your body gets lost through sweat and urination.

Although, muscle weight is completely different. Someone who has an interest in fitness and regularly exercises, (specifically strength training) will actually weigh more than someone who performs no activity at all. This is because muscle has so much density and plenty of room to grow more, while fat tissue is fuller and takes up alot of space.

Specifically for women, their weight changes frequently.

Every month, the average woman will start her menstrual cycle. During this period, your weight will increase by at least three to five pounds. This is caused by hormonal fluctuations, and bloating. Other things that cause weight gain during this cycle can be skipping a workout because of cramps, or all of the unusual cravings that occur, like processed carbs and sugar. After your period ends, your weight will go back to normal.

Believe it or not, stress can also cause weight gain. A problem many people have while being stressed is the tendency to overeat. The level of hormones result in increased levels of insulin, then your blood sugar drops and the cravings bust in. Stress also increases the number of fat cells. Not getting enough sleep is one of the biggest reasons why we stress, which results in weight gain.

As explained, there are a numerous number of reasons why every individual can experience a change in their weight. The numbers on the scale are just a person’s overall mass. A person’s weight will always change.

https://www.runnersworld.com/nutrition-weight-loss/a25607493/muscle-weighs-more-than-fat/#:~:text=1.,is%20more%20dense%20than%20fat.&text=But%20muscle%20tissue%20is%20more,space%20at%20the%20same%20weight.

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