Why You Can Feel Heavier Without Actually Gaining Fat

Some mornings you wake up feeling light and energetic. On other days, your body seems heavier, your clothes feel tighter and even climbing stairs feels more uncomfortable. It is tempting to assume that you gained fat overnight, but the body does not work that quickly. Day-to-day changes in how heavy you feel are often linked to water, digestion, food volume, hormones, sleep and physical activity. The scale can move for the same reasons. Understanding these short-term changes can prevent one uncomfortable morning from turning into an unnecessary judgement about your body.