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weight gain when working out?

prettyleelee
Posts: 236 Member
So I am one who weighs in daily and I have noticed a pattern in my weight. When I work out, I normally do 5 days than take one rest day my weight goes up each day. When I take my rest days I show weight losses. Does anyone know if this is because my body holds water when I'm working out?? I am trying to understand can anyone help??
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Yes it is.0
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Yep, mostly water for muscle repair. Keep it up, you're doing great!!0
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It very likely is water, but are your eating habits different on workout days? Some people way over-estimate their calorie burn and chow down (this is particularly true for long duration, steady state cardio training).
Allan Misner
NASM Certified Personal Trainer (Corrective Exercise Specialist, Fitness Nutrition Specialist)
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I have the same issue. My clothes fit the same and I eat right so I know that it's water..0
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