I know some of you are frustrated with the scale, and rightly so. The reality is that number can fluctuate from day to day based on a number of factors:

1. Hormone fluctuations within your cycle can cause water retention and account for a few pounds on any given day.
2. Hard training sessions and soreness will cause water retention in your muscles.
3. Increased carbohydrate intake causes water retention. For every gram of carbs ingested, the body will temporarily hold up to 3 grams of water.
4. Lack of sleep and stress will increase cortisol levels which can stall weight loss or cause weight gain.
5. Increased sodium intake will cause water retention.
6. Weight will be highest at the end of the day after consuming meals.
7. Gaining muscle and losing fat will look like no progress on the scale, even though you’ve made great improvements to your body composition.

As you can see, scale fluctuation doesn’t necessarily mean you're not making progress. While the scale can give you an idea of progress over time, please remember in the long-run to take pictures, measurements, and gauge how differently your clothes fit. Because even if you don’t meet the 4% body weight loss goal of this game, you still will have plenty to celebrate with those non-scale victories!💪?