{"id":28587,"date":"2021-10-21T17:16:27","date_gmt":"2021-10-21T17:16:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=28587"},"modified":"2025-08-28T19:52:42","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T19:52:42","slug":"how-did-i-gain-2-pounds-overnight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-did-i-gain-2-pounds-overnight\/","title":{"rendered":"How Did I Gain 2 Pounds Overnight? What You Need To Know About Weight Fluctuations"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-did-i-gain-2-pounds-overnight\/#Is_It_Possible_to_Gain_2_Pounds_of_Fat_Overnight\" >Is It Possible to Gain 2 Pounds of Fat Overnight?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-did-i-gain-2-pounds-overnight\/#Is_It_Normal_to_Gain_2_Pounds_Overnight\" >Is It Normal to Gain 2 Pounds Overnight?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-did-i-gain-2-pounds-overnight\/#What_Causes_Overnight_Water_Weight_Gain\" >What Causes Overnight Water Weight Gain?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-did-i-gain-2-pounds-overnight\/#Eating_a_Salty_Dinner\" >Eating a Salty Dinner<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-did-i-gain-2-pounds-overnight\/#Eating_Too_Much_Sugar\" >Eating Too Much Sugar\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-did-i-gain-2-pounds-overnight\/#Dehydration\" >Dehydration\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-did-i-gain-2-pounds-overnight\/#Missing_a_Bowel_Movement\" >Missing a Bowel Movement\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-did-i-gain-2-pounds-overnight\/#Hormones\" >Hormones\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-did-i-gain-2-pounds-overnight\/#Food_Intolerance\" >Food Intolerance\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-did-i-gain-2-pounds-overnight\/#Intense_Workouts\" >Intense Workouts\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-did-i-gain-2-pounds-overnight\/#Starting_to_Eat_Carbs_Again\" >Starting to Eat Carbs Again\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-did-i-gain-2-pounds-overnight\/#Drinking_a_Lot_of_Alcohol_Before_Bed\" >Drinking a Lot of Alcohol Before Bed\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-did-i-gain-2-pounds-overnight\/#Certain_Medication\" >Certain Medication\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-did-i-gain-2-pounds-overnight\/#Late_Night_Dinners\" >Late Night Dinners\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-did-i-gain-2-pounds-overnight\/#Pregnancy\" >Pregnancy\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-did-i-gain-2-pounds-overnight\/#Stress\" >Stress\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-did-i-gain-2-pounds-overnight\/#How_to_Avoid_Overnight_Water_Weight_Gain\" >How to Avoid Overnight Water Weight Gain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-did-i-gain-2-pounds-overnight\/#How_to_Avoid_Overnight_Weight_Gain_%E2%80%93_Tips_to_Avoid_Water_Retention\" >How to Avoid Overnight Weight Gain &#8211; Tips to Avoid Water Retention<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-did-i-gain-2-pounds-overnight\/#Dont_Eat_Right_Before_Bed\" >Don&#8217;t Eat Right Before Bed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-did-i-gain-2-pounds-overnight\/#Dont_Drink_Alcohol_Before_Bed\" >Don&#8217;t Drink Alcohol Before Bed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-did-i-gain-2-pounds-overnight\/#Drink_Plenty_of_Fluids%E2%80%94Just_Not_Before_Bed\" >Drink Plenty of Fluids\u2014Just Not Before Bed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-did-i-gain-2-pounds-overnight\/#Limit_Added_Sugar_and_Salt\" >Limit Added Sugar and Salt<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-did-i-gain-2-pounds-overnight\/#Sleep_7-8_Hours_Each_Night\" >Sleep 7-8 Hours Each Night<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-did-i-gain-2-pounds-overnight\/#Can_Weight_Fluctuate_2_Pounds_in_a_Day\" >Can Weight Fluctuate 2 Pounds in a Day?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-did-i-gain-2-pounds-overnight\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-did-i-gain-2-pounds-overnight\/#How_do_you_flush_water_weight_overnight\" >How do you flush water weight overnight?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-did-i-gain-2-pounds-overnight\/#Can_you_gain_7_pounds_in_a_week\" >Can you gain 7 pounds in a week?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-did-i-gain-2-pounds-overnight\/#Can_I_lose_3_pounds_overnight\" >Can I lose 3 pounds overnight?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-did-i-gain-2-pounds-overnight\/#Can_you_make_your_stomach_flat_overnight\" >Can you make your stomach flat overnight?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-did-i-gain-2-pounds-overnight\/#Why_do_I_gain_weight_when_I_eat_less\" >Why do I gain weight when I eat less?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-did-i-gain-2-pounds-overnight\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you ever woken up in the morning, stepped on the scale, and wondered \u201cHow did I gain 2 pounds overnight?\u201d If so, then you\u2019re not alone &#8211; many people face the same issue from time to time. You may have attributed it to overeating or a change in your exercise routine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_did_i_gain_2_pounds_overnight&quot;&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;video autoplay=&quot;autoplay&quot; loop=&quot;loop&quot; muted=&quot;muted&quot; playsinline=&quot;playsinline&quot; width=&quot;777&quot;&gt;&lt;source src=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4&quot;&quot; type=&quot;video\/mp4&quot; \/&gt;&lt;\/video&gt;&lt;\/a&gt;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:256,&quot;11&quot;:3}\" data-sheets-formula=\"=replace(R[-12]C[0],SEARCH(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;,R[-12]C[0]),LEN(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;),R8C[0])\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_did_i_gain_2_pounds_overnight\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, this is not necessarily true. What you probably didn&#8217;t know is that weight fluctuations are natural for the human body and can occur for many different reasons. In this article, we&#8217;ll explore some of those reasons and how you can prevent them from happening.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_It_Possible_to_Gain_2_Pounds_of_Fat_Overnight\"><\/span><b>Is It Possible to Gain 2 Pounds of Fat Overnight?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, it&#8217;s most likely not possible to gain 2 pounds of fat overnight. To gain that much fat, you would theoretically have to eat 7,000 calories more than your body burns in a single day. This is virtually impossible, not only for the average person, but also for athletes, bodybuilders, and people who need to consume copious amounts of food due to their profession.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_It_Normal_to_Gain_2_Pounds_Overnight\"><\/span><b>Is It Normal to Gain 2 Pounds Overnight?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, it is. While you may not suddenly gain 2 pounds of fat overnight, the scale can go up 2 pounds after just 8 hours of sleep. Before you freak out and start looking up new tips and tricks on how to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/ice-hack-to-lose-weight\/\">lose weight<\/a>, you should remember that your weight is more than just fat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you step on a normal bathroom scale, it weighs everything in your body, including fat, muscle, blood, organs, water, and bones. When the number on the scale suddenly goes up by two to three pounds in the morning compared to the previous night, it\u2019s usually most likely due to water retention<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most times when the scale goes up, it&#8217;s due to water retention. Also known as fluid retention or edema (in more serious cases), this is the buildup of fluid in the body. This condition can be caused by a number of reasons.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_did_i_gain_2_pounds_overnight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Treadmill-Women-Banner-2.png\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Causes_Overnight_Water_Weight_Gain\"><\/span><b>What Causes Overnight Water Weight Gain?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several reasons for overnight weight fluctuations, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eating_a_Salty_Dinner\"><\/span><b>Eating a Salty Dinner<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consuming highly salty foods such as chips or gravy just before bedtime can cause you to retain water. As the body needs to keep its sodium-to-water ratio to function properly, it will end up holding on to any extra water if you eat too much sodium.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This extra fluid is then stored in your tissues, causing the number on the scale to go up the next morning after you wake up (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5409798\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The same goes for drinking a lot of fluids before bedtime; extra liquid in your system will also cause an increase in weight when you get out of bed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eating_Too_Much_Sugar\"><\/span><b>Eating Too Much Sugar\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating too much sugar is one of the most common reasons for water weight gain. Table sugar is not the only culprit here. Other things such as sweeteners e.g. high-fructose corn syrup, honey, or agave nectar, in addition to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-substitute\/\">natural sugar<\/a> content in foods such as fruit and dairy products.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating a lot of sugar causes your insulin levels to rise, which may lead to your kidneys retaining more water and sodium (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9762218\/#:~:text=Whatever%20dietary%20substance%20causes%20hyperinsulinemia,the%20other%20white%20crystal%2C%20sugar\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This contributes to bloating and some temporary weight gain due to increased fluid retention.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Betterme will keep you laser-focused on your weight loss journey! Nutrient-packed meal plans, fat-blasting workouts, galvanizing challenges and much more. <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_did_i_gain_2_pounds_overnight\">Try using the app <\/a> and see for yourself!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dehydration\"><\/span><b>Dehydration\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your body doesn&#8217;t have enough water to function properly, you\u2019ll experience dehydration, which leads to increased appetite and decreased energy. Being dehydrated also makes you more thirsty the day after not drinking enough fluids (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.science.org\/doi\/10.1126\/science.1246625\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you drink beverages with caffeine or alcohol instead of water, this makes it even harder for your kidneys to balance sodium levels.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re dehydrated at bedtime, your body will hold on to every drop of water that enters your system throughout the night, which makes it much easier to gain weight overnight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_did_i_gain_2_pounds_overnight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/collage-7.png\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Missing_a_Bowel_Movement\"><\/span><b>Missing a Bowel Movement\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you don&#8217;t have a bowel movement before bed, waste sits in your intestine and draws water into the stool. If this continues for several days in a row, it can cause you to gain 2 pounds overnight. In addition, waste takes up space and has weight, so it can make you look or feel bloated.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hormones\"><\/span><b>Hormones\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hormones are powerful chemical messengers that help control your body&#8217;s functions. They&#8217;re also responsible for controlling changes in weight that are brought about by water balance. For example, estrogen increases sodium retention, which can increase the amount of fluid in your system and make you gain weight overnight (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.physiology.org\/doi\/pdf\/10.1152\/ajpendo.00192.2002\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Food_Intolerance\"><\/span><b>Food Intolerance\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have a food intolerance, eating certain foods can lead to continued water retention and weight gain. Symptoms of this include bloating soon after eating the offending food and feeling generally unwell throughout the day (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25442377\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). However, as <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-water-weight\/\">water weight<\/a> fluctuates rapidly, it&#8217;s difficult to see how intolerances affect your weight on a daily basis.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_did_i_gain_2_pounds_overnight\">\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Intense_Workouts\"><\/span><b>Intense Workouts\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working out is great for weight loss, but intense workouts may sometimes lead to sudden weight gain through water retention for the following reasons (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livestrong.com\/article\/276251-why-do-you-retain-water-after-exercise\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weather changes &#8211; Hotter weather can cause the plasma in your blood to retain more water than normal for a few days after an intense workout session.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This change can be seen in people who have recently changed locations from areas with colder weather to those with warmer weather. Seasonal weather changes, such as cold winter to a slightly warmer spring or spring to summer, can also lead to this temporarily.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depleted sodium levels &#8211; In the same way that too much sodium leads to water retention, so does too little. When you do an intense workout, you lose sodium through sweat and urine.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you do not replenish these levels quickly enough and the sodium level in your blood becomes too low, extra water will move into your cells and make them swell. This is known as hyponatremia and if it is not checked, it can lead to health issues, some of which could be life-threatening.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dehydration &#8211; Working out intensely often means sweating more, which equals losing the water that\u2019s already in your body.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don\u2019t hydrate well enough after a workout, this can lead to dehydration, which can lead to water retention.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><strong>Read more: <\/strong><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/push-day-workout\/\"><i>Push Day Workout: A Comprehensive Guide for Upper Body Gains<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_did_i_gain_2_pounds_overnight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Collage-Walking-7-1.png\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Starting_to_Eat_Carbs_Again\"><\/span><b>Starting to Eat Carbs Again\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some people, particularly those who have been dieting or <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/15-9-intermittent-fasting\/\">fasting<\/a>, a meal that is high in carbohydrates, such as pasta or rice, can be stored as glycogen. Glycogen is stored with water, which causes an individual to gain water weight very quickly &#8211; as much as 2 pounds overnight.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drinking_a_Lot_of_Alcohol_Before_Bed\"><\/span><b>Drinking a Lot of Alcohol Before Bed\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alcohol acts as a diuretic and causes dehydration, which can lead to bloating and an increased body weight the next morning. Plus, if you drink too much alcohol before bed, you&#8217;ll feel groggy and less likely to get up during the night for a trip to the bathroom (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5537780\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). So, when you don\u2019t drink enough water throughout the day, your body will hold on to every last drop.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Certain_Medication\"><\/span><b>Certain Medication\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some medications lead to water retention as a side effect. Common culprits for this include high blood pressure medication (antihypertensives), corticosteroids and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), some birth control pills, diabetes medication, and gabapentin.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure you speak to your doctor if this is a concern and never stop taking medications on your own without consulting your doctor first.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Late_Night_Dinners\"><\/span><b>Late Night Dinners\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you eat an early dinner, eating too close to bedtime can cause you to wake up with extra weight as the food has sat in your stomach overnight. Food takes approximately 4 hours to fully digest before it leaves your stomach and enters the intestines, where it travels through for even longer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This means that eating a bigger meal closer to bedtime causes more to be left behind and may weigh you down when you wake up. <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/drinking-water-before-bed-for-weight-loss\/\">Drinking water<\/a> throughout the day will help keep things moving as it won&#8217;t just sit in one spot.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_did_i_gain_2_pounds_overnight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pregnant-women-cravings-Overlay-Banner-1-1.png\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pregnancy\"><\/span><b>Pregnancy\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unexplained weight gain may be a sign of pregnancy. When you&#8217;re pregnant, the baby requires extra nutrients, which means more food for mommy. In addition, your blood volume increases, which adds weight in the form of fluid\u00a0 (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK279575\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you gain 3 pounds overnight or notice a significant difference in your weight day-to-day together with other typical pregnancy symptoms, you should contact your doctor to rule out pregnancy as the cause.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stress\"><\/span><b>Stress\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stress is part and parcel of daily life. However, extreme stress is not. If you\u2019re under extreme stress or strain, your cortisol levels usually increase. Cortisol is one of the hormones that make you feel hungry, even when your body doesn&#8217;t need food. This causes cravings for high-carbohydrate foods such as pasta and breads.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cortisol also makes your kidneys retain sodium, which can contribute to heightened blood pressure and water retention throughout your body (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19146798\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_did_i_gain_2_pounds_overnight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Banner-somatic-exercices1.png\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Avoid_Overnight_Water_Weight_Gain\"><\/span><b>How to Avoid Overnight Water Weight Gain<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waking up in the morning to find out you suddenly can\u2019t fit into your favorite jeans is not a good feeling. Even worse is stepping on a scale only to realize you&#8217;ve somehow gained 2 pounds since yesterday evening. As mentioned above, this sudden weight gain is not due to fat gain, but usually due to water retention caused by multiple factors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learning how to avoid overnight weight gain caused by fluid retention can help ensure you don\u2019t struggle fitting into your jeans first thing in the morning.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe app will kick you out of the mental funk, shake off your extra weight, rid you off your energy-zapping habits, and help you sculpt the body of your dreams. Intrigued? Hurry up and <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_did_i_gain_2_pounds_overnight\">change your life for the better! <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Avoid_Overnight_Weight_Gain_%E2%80%93_Tips_to_Avoid_Water_Retention\"><\/span><b>How to Avoid Overnight Weight Gain &#8211; Tips to Avoid Water Retention<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some tips to help you avoid unfortunate overnight fluctuations in your weight:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_Eat_Right_Before_Bed\"><\/span><b>Don&#8217;t Eat Right Before Bed<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating before bed can have a significant impact on your weight during your waking hours. Food takes time to digest, absorb, and eliminate any waste, so eating a heavy meal late at night may increase your chances of gaining two pounds overnight (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4425165\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your best bet may be to eat dinner early and not eat anything for a few hours before you go to bed. This should help you avoid extreme weight fluctuations when you wake up the next morning.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_Drink_Alcohol_Before_Bed\"><\/span><b>Don&#8217;t Drink Alcohol Before Bed<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;ve heard that alcohol makes you retain water, right? Also, if you drink too much before bed, it will likely disrupt your sleep cycle and cause you to wake up feeling groggy and unrested.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The combination of disrupted sleep and increased water retention from drinking alcohol before bed can make it almost impossible for you to lose weight, even when you&#8217;re following a strict diet and exercise regimen (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/sleep-disorders\/news\/20130118\/alcohol-sleep#:~:text=A%20new%20review%20of%2027,eye%20movement%20(REM)%20sleep.&amp;text=The%20more%20a%20person%20drinks%20before%20bed%2C%20the%20stronger%20the%20disruption.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The takeaway here is this: try not to consume more than one alcoholic beverage before bed and ideally, avoid it altogether. This will help limit the chances of experiencing overnight weight gain and should make it easier for you to lose actual weight.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drink_Plenty_of_Fluids%E2%80%94Just_Not_Before_Bed\"><\/span><b>Drink Plenty of Fluids\u2014Just Not Before Bed<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;ve probably heard that drinking plenty of water is good for your health, but did you know that drinking water can help you avoid fluid retention? This is because when you\u2019re dehydrated, your body holds on to every drop of fluid it can. If you stay well hydrated throughout the day, you\u2019re less likely to retain water.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Limit_Added_Sugar_and_Salt\"><\/span><b>Limit Added Sugar and Salt<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both excess sugar and salt can cause fluid retention, so remember this when you prepare your meals and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/pumpkin-keto-recipes\/\">snacks<\/a>. You don\u2019t need to avoid them altogether, but limiting both added sugar and salt can help minimize water weight gain.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sleep_7-8_Hours_Each_Night\"><\/span><b>Sleep 7-8 Hours Each Night<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;ve surely heard that sleeping is good for your health, but did you know it can help prevent weight fluctuations? Studies have suggested that sleep deprivation is associated with weight gain and obesity (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nih.gov\/news-events\/nih-research-matters\/molecular-ties-between-lack-sleep-weight-gain\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is likely because poor sleep triggers the release of cortisol, a hormone that stimulates appetite. If you&#8217;re trying to lose weight, it&#8217;s important to get 7-8 hours of sleep every night so your body can properly rest and recover.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_did_i_gain_2_pounds_overnight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Collage-Banner-somatic-exercices-2.png\" \/>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Weight_Fluctuate_2_Pounds_in_a_Day\"><\/span><b>Can Weight Fluctuate 2 Pounds in a Day?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, it can. Weight fluctuations don\u2019t just happen at night. In fact, according to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthline, <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your weight can fluctuate by up to 5 or 6 pounds a day. As with overnight weight gain, daytime weight fluctuations can be caused by various factors such as (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/weight-fluctuation\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.womenshealthmag.com\/weight-loss\/a19977216\/how-much-weight-fluctuation-is-normal\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food and fluid intake &#8211; Not necessarily in terms of calorie content, but more in terms of the actual weight of the food. If you put one lettuce leaf on a scale, the number will not remain at 0.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All foods and drinks weigh something, so when you consume them, they\u2019ll add to your weight. The number will go down as they are digested and the waste is eliminated, but if you weigh yourself right after you eat or drink something, the number will very likely be higher.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stool and urine &#8211; They also weigh something, which is why some people notice that they somehow weigh less after a poo.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise &#8211; As mentioned above, working out in certain conditions can cause temporary weight gain through water retention caused by dehydration, diluted sodium levels, and even environmental temperature changes.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your monthly cycle (specifically in relation to estrogen and progesterone) &#8211; The former causes water retention while the latter is a natural diuretic that can lead to dehydration. Depending on where you are in your cycle and which hormone is most active, your weight will fluctuate in multiple ways.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A high sodium intake &#8211; As mentioned above, this can lead to increased water weight due to fluid retention.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><i><strong>Read more: <\/strong><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-start-exercising-again\/\"><i>How to Start Exercising Again, Even When You&#8217;ve Lost All Motivation<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_did_i_gain_2_pounds_overnight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/overlay-banner-4-3.png\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_flush_water_weight_overnight\"><\/span><strong>How do you flush water weight overnight?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While water weight can be frustrating to deal with, it\u2019s thankfully quite easy to get rid of. Some tips to help your body do this naturally include (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/13-ways-to-lose-water-weight\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work out &#8211; You easily lose water through sweat when you exercise. A quick but intense 30-minute workout can help get rid of the excess water in your body<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eat more potassium-rich foods &#8211; This nutrient helps regulate fluid balance in the body and increases the production and secretion of urine, which helps keep sodium levels in check.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduce your salt\/sodium intake &#8211; This will help the body rebalance its sodium-water-ratio and prevent water retention.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eat more magnesium-rich foods &#8211; As with potassium and sodium, magnesium also plays a vital role in the body\u2019s water balance. Such foods include dark green leafy vegetables, nuts, seeds, and whole grains.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduce your carb intake &#8211; As mentioned above, each excess carb that is consumed and turned into glycogen is then stored in the muscle with a little bit of water alongside it. Therefore, a higher carb intake means more glycogen and water storage in the body.<\/span><\/span>Carbs also increase insulin levels in the body, which could increase sodium retention and reabsorption of water in the kidneys. You don\u2019t need to go on a low-carb diet, but if you\u2019ve been eating a lot of refined carbs and sugar lately, you may want to cut back on them.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drink some caffeine &#8211; This could be in coffee or tea. Caffeine is said to be a diuretic, which increases urination for a short amount of time and helps get rid of excess water in the body<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_gain_7_pounds_in_a_week\"><\/span><strong>Can you gain 7 pounds in a week?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes and no. It\u2019s likely impossible to gain 7 pounds of body fat in a week. However, you can gain 7 pounds of water weight in the same time frame due to fluid retention in the body.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_lose_3_pounds_overnight\"><\/span><strong>Can I lose 3 pounds overnight?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you can lose 3 pounds overnight. This is usually due to water weight loss during the night or a bowel movement early in the morning. However, losing 3 pounds overnight due to fat loss is impossible.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_make_your_stomach_flat_overnight\"><\/span><strong>Can you make your stomach flat overnight?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, especially if the bigger waistline is caused by excess fat. However, if the issue is due to bloating, it can be a quick overnight fix. However, more long-term solutions are preferable if this is a continuous issue.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_I_gain_weight_when_I_eat_less\"><\/span><strong>Why do I gain weight when I eat less?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A calorie deficit is helpful for weight loss, but eating too little can have the opposite effect. The body thinks you\u2019re starving and holds on to the little calories you give it, turning it into fat in an effort to \u201csave\u201d you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re within the recommended deficit but the scale is going up, the problem is then not dietary and is more lifestyle-based. Factors such as too much stress, thyroid and hormonal issues, and poor sleeping habits can lead to weight gain while on a caloric deficit.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_did_i_gain_2_pounds_overnight&quot;&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;video autoplay=&quot;autoplay&quot; loop=&quot;loop&quot; muted=&quot;muted&quot; playsinline=&quot;playsinline&quot; width=&quot;777&quot;&gt;&lt;source src=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-1.mp4&quot;&quot; type=&quot;video\/mp4&quot; \/&gt;&lt;\/video&gt;&lt;\/a&gt;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:256,&quot;11&quot;:3}\" data-sheets-formula=\"=replace(R[-12]C[0],SEARCH(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;,R[-12]C[0]),LEN(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;),R8C[0])\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_did_i_gain_2_pounds_overnight\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-1.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight fluctuations such as two pounds overnight are completely normal and nothing to worry about. You should keep track of what you eat and drink throughout the day and make sure to get enough sleep every night in order to maintain your ideal weight.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever woken up in the morning, stepped on the scale, and wondered \u201cHow did I gain 2 pounds overnight?\u201d If so, then you\u2019re not alone &#8211; many people face the same issue from time to time. You may have attributed it to overeating or a change in your exercise routine. However, this is [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":73342,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[76],"tags":[],"coauthors":[45],"class_list":["post-28587","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-weight-management"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.2.1 (Yoast SEO v25.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How Did I Gain 2 Pounds Overnight? What You Need To Know About Weight Fluctuations - BetterMe<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"\u2605 HOW DID I GAIN 2 POUNDS OVERNIGHT \u27a4?\u00a0 Here&#039;s what you need to know about overnight water weight gain causes and tips on how to prevent and quickly get rid of it.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"noindex, nofollow\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How Did I Gain 2 Pounds Overnight? What You Need To Know About Weight Fluctuations\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"\u2605 HOW DID I GAIN 2 POUNDS OVERNIGHT \u27a4?\u00a0 Here&#039;s what you need to know about overnight water weight gain causes and tips on how to prevent and quickly get rid of it.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-did-i-gain-2-pounds-overnight\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"BetterMe Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/betterme.health.coaching\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:author\" content=\"#\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-08-28T19:52:42+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-Did-I-Gain-2-Pounds-Overnight_-What-You-Need-To-Know-About-Weight-Fluctuations-1-1024x640.png\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1024\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"640\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/png\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"BetterMe\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@betterme\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@betterme\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"BetterMe\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"12 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-did-i-gain-2-pounds-overnight\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-did-i-gain-2-pounds-overnight\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"BetterMe\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/5ebf2773ceb32ef6b8abc0c882459360\"},\"headline\":\"How Did I Gain 2 Pounds Overnight? What You Need To Know About Weight Fluctuations\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-08-28T19:52:42+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-did-i-gain-2-pounds-overnight\/\"},\"wordCount\":2470,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-did-i-gain-2-pounds-overnight\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-Did-I-Gain-2-Pounds-Overnight_-What-You-Need-To-Know-About-Weight-Fluctuations-1.png\",\"articleSection\":[\"Weight Management\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"articleBody\":\"<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Have you ever woken up in the morning, stepped on the scale, and wondered \u201cHow did I gain 2 pounds overnight?\u201d If so, then you\u2019re not alone - many people face the same issue from time to time. You may have attributed it to overeating or a change in your exercise routine.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\" data-sheets-value=\\\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;[video-shortcode link=\\\\&quot;https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_did_i_gain_2_pounds_overnight\\\\&quot; mp4=\\\\&quot;https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\\\\&quot;]&quot;}\\\" data-sheets-userformat=\\\"{&quot;2&quot;:256,&quot;11&quot;:3}\\\" data-sheets-formula=\\\"=replace(R[-12]C[0],SEARCH(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;,R[-12]C[0]),LEN(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;),R8C[0])\\\"><\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">However, this is not necessarily true. What you probably didn't know is that weight fluctuations are natural for the human body and can occur for many different reasons. In this article, we'll explore some of those reasons and how you can prevent them from happening.\u00a0<\/span>\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><b>Is It Possible to Gain 2 Pounds of Fat Overnight?<\/b><\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">No, it's most likely not possible to gain 2 pounds of fat overnight. To gain that much fat, you would theoretically have to eat 7,000 calories more than your body burns in a single day. This is virtually impossible, not only for the average person, but also for athletes, bodybuilders, and people who need to consume copious amounts of food due to their profession.<\/span>\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><b>Is It Normal to Gain 2 Pounds Overnight?<\/b><\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Yes, it is. While you may not suddenly gain 2 pounds of fat overnight, the scale can go up 2 pounds after just 8 hours of sleep. Before you freak out and start looking  ...\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-did-i-gain-2-pounds-overnight\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-did-i-gain-2-pounds-overnight\/\",\"name\":\"How Did I Gain 2 Pounds Overnight? What You Need To Know About Weight Fluctuations - BetterMe\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-did-i-gain-2-pounds-overnight\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-did-i-gain-2-pounds-overnight\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-Did-I-Gain-2-Pounds-Overnight_-What-You-Need-To-Know-About-Weight-Fluctuations-1.png\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-08-28T19:52:42+00:00\",\"description\":\"\u2605 HOW DID I GAIN 2 POUNDS OVERNIGHT \u27a4?\u00a0 Here's what you need to know about overnight water weight gain causes and tips on how to prevent and quickly get rid of it.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-did-i-gain-2-pounds-overnight\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-did-i-gain-2-pounds-overnight\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-did-i-gain-2-pounds-overnight\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-Did-I-Gain-2-Pounds-Overnight_-What-You-Need-To-Know-About-Weight-Fluctuations-1.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-Did-I-Gain-2-Pounds-Overnight_-What-You-Need-To-Know-About-Weight-Fluctuations-1.png\",\"width\":1920,\"height\":1200},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-did-i-gain-2-pounds-overnight\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Blog\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Weight Loss\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/weight-loss\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"Weight Management\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/weight-loss\/weight-management\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":4,\"name\":\"How Did I Gain 2 Pounds Overnight? What You Need To Know About Weight Fluctuations\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/\",\"name\":\"BetterMe Blog\",\"description\":\"Health &amp; Fitness\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#organization\",\"name\":\"BetterMe\",\"alternateName\":\"Betterme Limited\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BetterMe.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BetterMe.png\",\"width\":512,\"height\":512,\"caption\":\"BetterMe\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/betterme.health.coaching\",\"https:\/\/x.com\/betterme\",\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/betterme\/\",\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/betterme-apps\",\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/bettermetips\/\",\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC0svgcjc3jSgcryqo83spPQ\",\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@betterme.health.coaching\",\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/app\/betterme-health-coaching\/id1264546236\",\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.gen.workoutme&amp;amp;amp;amp;hl=en_US&amp;amp;amp;amp;gl=US\",\"https:\/\/www.wikidata.org\/wiki\/Q114895798\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/5ebf2773ceb32ef6b8abc0c882459360\",\"name\":\"BetterMe\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/422818b99e1ecedb8ed25890653c47fe\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-6-150x150.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-6-150x150.png\",\"caption\":\"BetterMe\"},\"sameAs\":[\"#\"],\"url\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/author\/bttrm-admin\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"How Did I Gain 2 Pounds Overnight? What You Need To Know About Weight Fluctuations - BetterMe","description":"\u2605 HOW DID I GAIN 2 POUNDS OVERNIGHT \u27a4?\u00a0 Here's what you need to know about overnight water weight gain causes and tips on how to prevent and quickly get rid of it.","robots":{"index":"noindex","follow":"nofollow"},"og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"How Did I Gain 2 Pounds Overnight? What You Need To Know About Weight Fluctuations","og_description":"\u2605 HOW DID I GAIN 2 POUNDS OVERNIGHT \u27a4?\u00a0 Here's what you need to know about overnight water weight gain causes and tips on how to prevent and quickly get rid of it.","og_url":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-did-i-gain-2-pounds-overnight\/","og_site_name":"BetterMe Blog","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/betterme.health.coaching","article_author":"#","article_modified_time":"2025-08-28T19:52:42+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1024,"height":640,"url":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-Did-I-Gain-2-Pounds-Overnight_-What-You-Need-To-Know-About-Weight-Fluctuations-1-1024x640.png","type":"image\/png"}],"author":"BetterMe","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@betterme","twitter_site":"@betterme","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"BetterMe","Est. reading time":"12 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-did-i-gain-2-pounds-overnight\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-did-i-gain-2-pounds-overnight\/"},"author":{"name":"BetterMe","@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/5ebf2773ceb32ef6b8abc0c882459360"},"headline":"How Did I Gain 2 Pounds Overnight? What You Need To Know About Weight Fluctuations","dateModified":"2025-08-28T19:52:42+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-did-i-gain-2-pounds-overnight\/"},"wordCount":2470,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-did-i-gain-2-pounds-overnight\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-Did-I-Gain-2-Pounds-Overnight_-What-You-Need-To-Know-About-Weight-Fluctuations-1.png","articleSection":["Weight Management"],"inLanguage":"en-US","articleBody":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you ever woken up in the morning, stepped on the scale, and wondered \u201cHow did I gain 2 pounds overnight?\u201d If so, then you\u2019re not alone - many people face the same issue from time to time. You may have attributed it to overeating or a change in your exercise routine.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;[video-shortcode link=\\&quot;https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_did_i_gain_2_pounds_overnight\\&quot; mp4=\\&quot;https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\\&quot;]&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:256,&quot;11&quot;:3}\" data-sheets-formula=\"=replace(R[-12]C[0],SEARCH(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;,R[-12]C[0]),LEN(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;),R8C[0])\"><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, this is not necessarily true. What you probably didn't know is that weight fluctuations are natural for the human body and can occur for many different reasons. In this article, we'll explore some of those reasons and how you can prevent them from happening.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Is It Possible to Gain 2 Pounds of Fat Overnight?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, it's most likely not possible to gain 2 pounds of fat overnight. To gain that much fat, you would theoretically have to eat 7,000 calories more than your body burns in a single day. This is virtually impossible, not only for the average person, but also for athletes, bodybuilders, and people who need to consume copious amounts of food due to their profession.<\/span>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Is It Normal to Gain 2 Pounds Overnight?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, it is. While you may not suddenly gain 2 pounds of fat overnight, the scale can go up 2 pounds after just 8 hours of sleep. Before you freak out and start looking  ..."},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-did-i-gain-2-pounds-overnight\/","url":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-did-i-gain-2-pounds-overnight\/","name":"How Did I Gain 2 Pounds Overnight? What You Need To Know About Weight Fluctuations - BetterMe","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-did-i-gain-2-pounds-overnight\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-did-i-gain-2-pounds-overnight\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-Did-I-Gain-2-Pounds-Overnight_-What-You-Need-To-Know-About-Weight-Fluctuations-1.png","dateModified":"2025-08-28T19:52:42+00:00","description":"\u2605 HOW DID I GAIN 2 POUNDS OVERNIGHT \u27a4?\u00a0 Here's what you need to know about overnight water weight gain causes and tips on how to prevent and quickly get rid of it.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-did-i-gain-2-pounds-overnight\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-did-i-gain-2-pounds-overnight\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-did-i-gain-2-pounds-overnight\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-Did-I-Gain-2-Pounds-Overnight_-What-You-Need-To-Know-About-Weight-Fluctuations-1.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-Did-I-Gain-2-Pounds-Overnight_-What-You-Need-To-Know-About-Weight-Fluctuations-1.png","width":1920,"height":1200},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-did-i-gain-2-pounds-overnight\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Weight Loss","item":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/weight-loss\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Weight Management","item":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/weight-loss\/weight-management\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"name":"How Did I Gain 2 Pounds Overnight? What You Need To Know About Weight Fluctuations"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#website","url":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/","name":"BetterMe Blog","description":"Health &amp; Fitness","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#organization","name":"BetterMe","alternateName":"Betterme Limited","url":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BetterMe.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BetterMe.png","width":512,"height":512,"caption":"BetterMe"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/betterme.health.coaching","https:\/\/x.com\/betterme","https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/betterme\/","https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/betterme-apps","https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/bettermetips\/","https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC0svgcjc3jSgcryqo83spPQ","https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@betterme.health.coaching","https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/app\/betterme-health-coaching\/id1264546236","https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.gen.workoutme&amp;amp;amp;amp;hl=en_US&amp;amp;amp;amp;gl=US","https:\/\/www.wikidata.org\/wiki\/Q114895798"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/5ebf2773ceb32ef6b8abc0c882459360","name":"BetterMe","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/422818b99e1ecedb8ed25890653c47fe","url":"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-6-150x150.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-6-150x150.png","caption":"BetterMe"},"sameAs":["#"],"url":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/author\/bttrm-admin\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28587","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=28587"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28587\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":81139,"href":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28587\/revisions\/81139"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/73342"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28587"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=28587"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=28587"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=28587"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}