Rebound Weight
Temporary weight increase after eating following a fast.
After eating again, weight often increases due to food, water, and glycogen returning. This change happens quickly and can feel discouraging. It is not fat gain and usually stabilizes within a few days. Understanding this helps you stay consistent after a fast.
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Related glossary terms
Adaptation Phase
A period where the body adjusts to a new lower weight and slower loss.
Defended Weight
A weight range the body resists leaving.
Holding Pattern
A period where weight remains stable before continuing downward.
Measurement Lag
Delay between fat loss and visible change on the scale.
Plateau
A period where weight stays within a narrow range despite a calorie deficit, often due to water retention or adaptation.
Scale Volatility
Frequent short-term weight changes caused by water, food, and hormones.
Water Fluctuations
Short-term weight changes caused by shifts in water balance.
Water Retention
Temporary holding of fluid caused by carbs, salt, or stress.