i think my scale is broken?!

Question: I think my scale is broken?

so 2 days ago i go to the gym and work out. i run on the treadmill for an hr and then go on eliptical for an hr then do 30 situps and 30 dips. then i weigh myself and im at 206 pounds. i go and do the same thing the next day...and the scale says 210! so today i weigh myself BEFORE the work out and im at 207.8 After doing the above workout im at 208.2....so i gained weight after working out.

i eat fairly healthyly too as im trying to lose weight so i didnt eat a ton in between. does this make sense to anyone? or is the scale messed up

Answers:

Did you drink water during your workout? Water weighs a lot, so it can really throw off the scale in either direction. It's best to weigh yourself each day at the same time every day (such as the morning) and keep a chart, because there may be some day-to-day fluctuations, but you should be able to see an overall pattern over time.

You may have gained muscle mass. Muscle weighs more than fat.

And, you shouldn't weigh yourself everyday. Weight fluctuates normally at different times in the day. Its completely normal. Try to weigh yourself only once or twice a week.

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