Gaining weight during ovulation week - how much?

[FknOmniShambles]

I'm doing OK so far on MJ - 50lb since mid January, and it's changed my life.
This week I've gained 3lb that doesn't seem to be shifting, and I don't get why. I've maintained a calorie deficit of around 700/day, logging religiously on MFP. I've also been out for long walks as I'm off work. The only explanation I can think of is that it's my ovulation week, which I believe can cause water retention. Is this normal?

It could be. As it's definitely not fat gain and likely water retention does it matter?

The week before my period arrives I’ve noticed I maintain but never lose.

Thanks both. I guess it doesn't matter - I'm probably just too driven by seeing the numbers go down.

I usually put on anything between 3-5lb. I just don’t bother weighing that week because even though I know the cause it’s still disheartening and my mind is unreasonable and won’t acknowledge it’s water weight due to hormones 😂

Yup 2-3lb gain before ovulation and again before period. I’ve learnt the pattern and to trust a week later I’ll have a massive drop. You’re doing amazingly 🙂