In case your scale isn't budging...

GrooveAndImprove

Hi all,
Just read the following and thought it might help those of us who haven't seen the scale move down since starting 30DS. This is why taking measurements is important!

"Somebody taking up a new strength-training program usually experiences a phenomenon called DOMS - Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness. This soreness is caused by a variety of factors but primarily is the result of microscopic tears in your muscle tissue caused by your work-out. These tears attract inflammation to the area to help protect and heal the muscle fibers. This process requires extra water. So your body will retain water as necessary until the muscles are repaired. This can result in a 3-4 lb weight gain, which can be discouraging to people just starting out."

Excerpt from: reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/1j14kz/why_starting_a_newexercise_program_is_going_to/

36jessica

AMEN! Thanks for posting. This has made me feel much better and so much more motivated

rhirhi715

i had DOMS for the first week doing this,absolute agony!

ssssuperkate

I didn't know this, thank you!

36jessica

rhirhi715 wrote: »

i had DOMS for the first week doing this,absolute agony!

Hi! Sorry, but what is DOMS?

GrooveAndImprove

DOMS - Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness.

36jessica

GrooveAndImprove wrote: »

DOMS - Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness.

Thanks!

complicatedmoves

I am definitely retaining more water, and I've been watching my diet eating mainly whole fruits and veggies. I am barely put my wedding ring on. I can't wait to weigh in after the water weight is gone.