103: Why Online Calorie Calculators are Sabotaging Your Weight Loss  PLEASE listen before you totally unravel during the holiday season! Weight fluctuations do not mean that you’re not losing weight. I see too many people think that a higher number on the scale means that they’ve failed and then they give up all together. If you know that it’s just a fluid fluctuation and stick with your healthy habits, you’ll likely see a lower weight a couple of days later! Coach Lacey and I break all of this down for you today.  Some key takeaways from this episode include: Rapid weight loss is not sustainable and often not healthy. We lose muscle when we are in a state of rapid weight loss as our bodies are metabolizing muscle in order to survive. This is not what we want. We need to maintain and increase our muscles. The more muscle you have, the higher your metabolism will be. Muscles also prevent injury and disease, and provide stamina and energy. When you go on vacation or out to eat a lot, you could see a rise on the scale. It doesn’t necessarily mean you’ve gained fat but could be a result of increased consumption of starchy foods. Starchy foods like carbohydrates cause our bodies to retain water. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, just something to be aware of. For women, your weight will fluctuate during your period. This is a predictable cycle and one you should track. Get in tune with your body. When do you have cravings? When do you feel bloated? Like all cycles, the weight will build up during parts of your cycle and then fall off during other parts. Know when these changes occur, be aware of them and expect them.   Hi! I’m Illa (MS, RDN) and I am a Registered Dietitian who provides weight loss coaching for millennials. There are so many health companies and fad diets out there that want to convince you to buy their products, but I’m here to show you that you don’t need any products to lose weight! It just takes a little behavior change and food tracking. The Millennial Nutritionist is a private practice dedicated to helping people lose weight and build better health habits to support their busy lifestyles. We offer a 3-month Lifestyle Reset Program and a monthly Millennial Living Membership to support you with your goals! Learn more about our programs at https://themillennialnutritionist.com/services.     Whatever your goal weight is, our 3-month Lifestyle Reset Program can help you build the habits to reach it! Click here to learn more about this 1:1 program with one of our registered dietitians. Join our Millennial Living Membership for healthy recipes, grocery lists, monthly challenges, and more!  Connect with us!: Instagram TikTok Website --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themillennialnutritionist/support