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I definitely see weight fluctuations especially since I am close to my goal weight, so everything is more obvious. Initially when I had a lot to lose, the weight came off very very easily. The last 10 pounds can be frustrating because the body often wants to be set at that weight and you have to work even harder to get over the plateau. I have started weighing myself every other week instead of every week. Personally this works for me because the scale can really get in my head. I also avoid times of the month when my hormones are crazy. Those times females typically gain 3-5 pounds of increased water weight, so keep that in mind while figuring out what works best for you as far as stepping on the scale goes.