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How many pounds is noticeable weight gain?

"Women and men of average height need to gain or lose about three and a half and four kilograms, or about eight and nine pounds, respectively, for anyone to see it in their face.08-Dec-2015

How many pounds does it take to notice weight gain?

For a weight change to show up on your face, you'd need to change your BMI by 1.33 points, the study found. That means a woman and man of average height would need to gain or lose eight pounds and nine pounds, respectively.

Is it noticeable to gain 10 pounds?

It depends on your height, and the way your body stores fat. If you are relatively tall, then ten pounds won't be that noticeable because most people tend to gain weight relatively evenly over their whole body. The more surface area, the more chance of it not being concentrated in one spot, and therefore less obvious.

Is 5 lbs gain noticeable?

Neither would gaining 5 pounds. Losing or gaining 8–10 pounds would become noticeable, but don't think that just because people don't mention it, that it's not noticeable. Many times, when you see someone often, they won't notice a stable loss or gain of weight, because they see you so much.

Is 5 pounds a lot of weight gain?

Daily weight fluctuation is normal. The average adult's weight fluctuates up to 5 or 6 pounds per day. It all comes down to what and when you eat, drink, exercise, and even sleep.

Can you gain 3 pounds in a day?

A person can't actually gain or lose multiple pounds of body fat or muscle in a day, but it is possible to retain or shed a few pounds of liquid. Diet — especially salt consumption — plays a major role in how much water our bodies hold onto throughout the day.

Will one cheat day make me gain weight?

Bottom line: it's OK to indulge once in a while! Eating your favorite meal can help keep you motivated. (But contrary to popular belief, cheat days don't boost your metabolism). Any sudden weight gain is not fat.

Is 10 pounds a lot of weight to gain?

If you are still in a normal weight range, an extra 5 to 10 pounds may not make a significant impact on your health, says Dr. Viana. But if you are overweight or obese, losing 7 to 10% of your weight can have a positive impact on such conditions as heart disease, fatty liver disease, and joint pain, he says.