Weight management often depends on calculating metabolic rates, understanding fat biochemistry, and tailoring exercise programming for either muscle acquisition or structured fat reduction.
After a tough week at the gym, you can feel confident when you step on the scale. You've been working out regularly -- running, biking, swimming and lifting weights. Your clothes are already fitting a bit more loosely and you look better in your jeans.
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Seeing the number on the scale drop quickly can be exciting, as can fitting into clothes that are a few sizes smaller than usual. However, losing weight too quickly, whether from a health condition or extreme dieting or exercise, can cause some unpleasant side effects.
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Loose, watery stools, or diarrhea, can often be associated with weight loss as the stools and fluid are lost. But unintentional and rapid weight gain can still happen even with diarrhea.
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When you're dehydrated, you may notice a significant drop on the scale and wonder how you suddenly lost several pounds so quickly. Even if your goal is to lose weight, losing it through dehydration isn't the way to go. Your body needs fluids to function, and dehydration can quickly become a life-threatening issue.
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