Gaining weight week 2

napilibay

I'm finishing up my week 2 of my weight loss, and noticed I'm gaining this week. I have been exercising quite a bit (for me anyway) - 5x/week...doing 45-50 min of kickboxing dvds. My muscles feel pretty tight so I'm assuming it's just water retention right?

rileysowner

Yes, if you lost week 1, have added exercise, and are feeling muscle stiffness, you are likely retaining water. Drink more water, and give it time.

Ssendziak

I am having the same problem. Been working out 40-45 min 3-4 times a week. Have my calories set at losing 1.5lb/week and have been rigorously tracking calories (erring the side of more calories than less when I track homemade food)....Started 2 weeks ago and have not lost an lb yet. Now..I am bigger than the average person (used to lift often so have way more muscle mass than the normal 44 y/o)..so I am assuming the same thing. Water retention, swelling in muscles, small muscle weight gain. Is there a better way to see if I am losing fat?

napilibay

I think taking your measurements helps. I didn't, but I noticed some pants are not as tight so something is happening I read that it may take 4 weeks to reduce muscle inflammation.