ERF 1,014: Why Your Scale Goes Up When You’re Doing Everything Right

ERF 1,014: Why Your Scale Goes Up When You’re Doing Everything Right

June 12, 2026 · 59 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the reasons behind unexpected weight changes on the scale despite following a fitness regimen.

90 Day Clubhouse Kickstart Program- https://ericrobertsfitness.com/clubhouse-page.html On today's episode I sit down with Sophie to break down why the scale does the frustrating, confusing things it does — spikes after a perfect week, stalls for three weeks then drops five pounds overnight, shoots up after a hard workout. I go through every major reason this happens: cortisol and water weight, the whoosh effect, the menstrual cycle, poor sleep, high-fiber foods, and more. By the end of this episode, you'll understand what the scale is actually measuring — and it's a lot more than fat — and why that number going up might actually mean things are working. Lose 10-20 lbs In 8 weeks - https://ericrobertsfitness.com/erf-1on1.html Free Calorie Calculator https://ericrobertsfitness.com/free-calorie-calculator/ Buy One, Get One 50% Off, Legion Athletic Supplements Code “ERIC” HERE https://legionathletics.rfrl.co/qj2dy Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@ericrobertsfitness Video Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@EricRobertsFitnessPodcast

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Host: Eric Roberts Fitness

Guest: Sophie

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