Plateaus and the scale
The scale lies daily. Your waist tells the truth weekly.
Key points
- Daily weight swings of 1–2 kg are water, salt and food volume — not fat. Look at weekly averages.
- Fat loss slows as you get lighter. That's physics, not failure. Reassess protein, sleep and eating-window quality.
- Track non-scale wins: waist, energy, sleep, how clothes fit, blood pressure, fasting ease.
- A planned week at maintenance can reset appetite hormones and motivation — better than quitting.
Byrne et al., Int J Obes 2018; Hall & Kahan, Med Clin North Am 2018.
Hunger Wave provides general educational information based on published research. It is not medical advice and does not replace a consultation with a healthcare professional. Stop fasting and seek help if you feel unwell.
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