How long does it take for weight to return to normal?

Question

I had a family reunion and ate lots of pasta, breads, and sweets this weekend. I usually don't eat so much, but I stuffed on Friday and Saturday. Since Sunday, I have been on a restricted diet -- health foods, low calorie, lots of diet soda to stay full. My weight is up 3 pounds. Will this come off? Can you tell me when my weight might return to normal again? Thanks

Answer 1

It is probably just a scale blip... your weight tends to fluxuate by 2 or 3 pounds depending on the fluids you have drunk, the amount of sleep you've had, and if you have eaten a large meal within the last 24 hours. Don't worry too much about a gain that occurred in the last week. Count your calories to make sure that you are not overeating (you can still overeat on the health foods), and check back in a week.

For next time, start taking your waist and hip measurements. These tend to stay more consistant than the scale. It's a nice double-check before you start panicing.

Answer 2

well, as long as you just put on weight, don't worry you can easily shade these pounds. it always happens to me. you can go on a light diet and cardio for a week and you will lose these extra pounds OR if you want to shade them in less than week without any kind of exercises then try this:
eat any kind of fruits except banana and grapes for a whole three days and lot of water and any kind of hot drinks without sugar. this will shade the latest pounds you have gained.