Day 26... How did I gain??

jesserunsfree

I'm 26 days into my adventure... I started at 352.2 lbs and last week weighed in at 327 and today I weighed at 331. I was so mad and disappointed. I know how foolish that sounds. But it's so true. I haven't posted on the forums yet. I've been reading everyone's stories. And know I can do this. So today I'm pressing in more and not giving up. Cause next week I don't plan to gain again.

StarChanger

Water weight. I gain and lose about 5lbs a day, and I weigh less than you. I've been weighing myself daily for a while now & so I've learned that's just "what I do". It's kind of annoying, to be sure, but it does make me feel confident knowing that I'm NOT gaining fat.

That being said, daily weighing isn't for everyone....you have to find your own groove. But if you've truly been exercising and eating at a deficit, it's just water.....

marlo665

Looks like you've been doing so well. Don't beat yourself up...it's probably just water gain.

jesserunsfree

Would love to meet others who want to share this adventure with me. I'm 27 years old... And really wanting to be under 300lbs for my anniversary in November. Would love even more to be under 275!!

amypomm

Sodium makes me weigh a lot more sometimes.

jesserunsfree

I was wondering if it was water weight. I may tryi g weighing every couple days. I just afraid of being glued to the scale.

halesss3

hey there ! I had the same thing happen to me! Are you doing a certain workout program or video? I'm doing insanity I started out at 180 and then into the second week I lost 6 pounds and guess what, they're back! LOL I was so frustrated I stopped using the scale! It could be that you're building up muscle! Which I know is frustrating because you're seeing that number go up, but muscle is great! The more muscle you have the more fat you will burn! Keep it up! I'm on day 30 of my adventure

jesserunsfree

I am doing between 30 to 60 minutes a day on the arc trainer. Then 20-30 on the treadmill and the 10-15 on the stair climber. Once a week I'm doing aqua aerobics too and I try to swim for 30 minutes 3-days a week. I take one day off each week to rest and just walk around our neighborhood with my husband.

marlo665

I'm in this for the long haul. I could use more friends. Please add me.

Bec_88

What everyone else said, in my second week in I felt terrible as I had put on weight, I couldnt work it out, I had stuck to the program, I had started the 30D shred and nothing was adding up. Until I found out about water weight, it was a few days before TOM and I continued not to lose weight until it was finished, then it went back to where it was Since TOM I have not gained any, so I dred the coming weeks when it comes back! But I know it will come off again

halesss3

wow you're workouts are so inspiring!! I guarantee you that you will reach your goal! I know that your weight will naturally fluctuate daily between 1-2 pounds and may even increase or decrease in that number depending on what you've done that day. if the scale doesn't seem to be in your favor try measuring your success in a different way, like using inches !

kganc001

Start measuring on scale days! I've noticed that even if my scale numbers are inflated, my measurements are pretty consistent, give or take a half-inch if I'm bloated.

It's definitely worth the couple bucks at Walmart for the tape measure...it's a big confidence builder to see the inches come off!

Best of luck! Feel free to add me if you want friends! I'm on here all the time!

ndj1979

normal body fluctuation is about +/- five pounds..

last week I weighed in on monday at 181 tehn wens 177.8 and then friday 176 ...so that is 5 pound fluctuation over one week..

someone mentioned water weight..sometimes your body will not "release' the extra water weight that it is retaining...some sites recommend drinking a TON of water or doing a carb re-feed day ..

As you are only 26 days in try drinking a lot of water over next few days..I am talking piss like a race horse here ...and your body should release some of it and you will lean out a little..it worked for me...

britt7786

The same thing happened to me, hun.

I started out at 222 on June 6th.
I lost 11lbs and weighed in on June 24th (yesterday) weighing 213. (Gained 2 lbs)

I was immediately angry, confused, disappointed.... DISCOURAGED.

I have been keeping up with my calories and going to the gym 6x a week.

I did the same thing every day, and then BOOM, I gained 2 lbs.

I will NOT give up, though. You can't either. Let's show the scale what we can do!!

xoxo Britt

jesserunsfree

Thanks everyone for your suggestions. I will definitely increase my water for a few days and see if that helps. I am so grateful for the great responses.

MDBKTSmith

Just keep being consistence with your eating and exercising.....like others mentioned water weight is a factor also salt intake as well as your menstrual cycle...I know i gain at least 3kg (about 6 pounds) around that time from my body holding on to water and bloating....dont stress over weighing yourself so much once a week is plenty....start taking measurements instead.

jesserunsfree

Yay I'm not alone I will not give up either. Press in harder!! Because that 4 lbs is coming off one way or another for me!!

bornofthorns

I would definitely stop doing daily weigh ins. More potential for bad than for good. You can get depressed easily with then. Once a week for an official weigh in and maybe a mid-week is pretty good. After that, just trust the idea of calorie deficit.

jesserunsfree

I've been trying to change up my routine and add something every week, I have no idea what I am doing. So I am trying to push myself to I feel I will break each day then 5 minutes past that.

purpleipod

You may as well become comfortable with the occasional gain, you're not going to lose every single week.

suzyv98

Your body is trying to adjust to its new found movement and exercise. That's a good thing. Keep pushing the water and exercising. Don't give up. Show your body who is boss!!!!

suzyv98

I would definitely stop doing daily weigh ins. More potential for bad than for good. You can get depressed easily with then. Once a week for an official weigh in and maybe a mid-week is pretty good. After that, just trust the idea of calorie deficit.

I like Tuesday and Wednesday Mornings for Weight ins. they give me the best results.

jesserunsfree

I have been only weighing in once a week on Tuesday after my morning work out. But I may add just one more time at least a week. Either week I like the idea of measuring. I can say since starting I fit into all my pants and most are falling off me.

psonny

Hey Jessecpwrs,
Competitive natural bodybuilder here. You're probably just fluctuating in water weight and shouldn't worry too much about it. Weigh yourself in the morning after you use the facilities and take averages. Tracking one single pound of fat is extremely difficult and nobody has the tools to do it in their home. Get away from the idea of depending on a scale and take progression pictures. It's very difficult to track progress without taking photos regularly. Once a week tends to be good.

It seems you've already made some excellent progress! Cheers and keep it up!!

SteveStedge

You've lost 21 lbs in 26 days? Did I read that right? That's some crazy progress! Sounds like youre doin great! Most people would be happy with 1 lb a week.

ronkelley2

i stay away from the scale for a month to six weks between weight ins because i work in the garden most and lose in the mornong and gain in the afternoon because of the water i drink to stay hydrade.... it can mean 8.3 pb for a gallon then lose in the bathroom in the night good luck

jesserunsfree

I guess ur right 21lbs is a big #