What Causes Scale Fluctuations? - Day 3

Welcome to Day 3/90 of the RAC Summer Recomp Series!! ☀️Based on today's lesson, you'll learn why the scale is one of the most misunderstood tools in fat loss and body recomposition. ⚖️If you've ever gained weight overnight, felt discouraged by the scale, or wondered why your body looks different even when your weight hasn't changed, this episode is for you.In today's episode, we cover:​Why the scale only measures total body weight- not body fat​How water retention, hormones, stress, sodium, digestion, alcohol, and carbohydrates affect scale weight​Why women can gain 2–7 pounds during parts of their menstrual cycle without gaining fat​The surprising relationship between strength training, inflammation, glycogen storage, and temporary weight gain​Why body recomposition can happen even when the scale doesn't move​How to use daily weigh-ins without becoming emotionally attached to the number​Why measurements, photos, clothing fit, strength gains, and non-scale victories matter more than scale weight alone​The difference between fat loss, weight loss, and body compositionYou'll also learn why the scale can stay exactly the same while your body gets leaner, stronger, and more defined - and why many women quit right before real progress happens.Today's RAC Targets:✅ Record one non-scale victory✅ Weigh yourself without reacting✅ Continue your photo and measurement baselineIf this is your first episode, you're not behind. Jump in wherever you are, complete today's targets, and keep moving forward.***Be sure to follow and subscribe so you're notified when each new episode is released. - Share this series with a friend who's ready to lose fat, build muscle, and stop letting the scale control her confidence.Workouts for Recomp: The RAC Recomp Collective ($29.99/month)https://www.trainerize.me/profile/racfitnessmn/?planGUID=2e2dba89a93e4acdb840fd9fa8e25d4090 Days. 90 Lessons. 270 Daily Targets.For more body recomposition tips, workouts, and daily coaching, follow me on Instagram @racfitness_Stop starting over. Start recomping.