Play the long game when it comes to weight loss. Slow and steady wins the race. The next time the scale jumps three pounds overnight, tell yourself there’s no way you gained fat that quickly and happily move on with your day.You Didn’t Gain 3 Pounds Overnight; Weight Fluctuations Explained2.2K18Suzie GlassmanAnthony Lawrence·Jan 7i weigh myself once a week. As I eat pretty much the same things week to week, that works for me.