DOMS and weight gain

RLFlores92
RLFlores92 Posts: 32 Member
edited May 2016 in Health and Weight Loss
Hey MFP!

So I just started this strength trialing program called Strong Curves. I'm doing the bootyful- beginnings on Monday and let me tell you that my body is SORE!

I use Happyscale to track progress and my weight loss trend. 4days ago I weighed in at 163.8lbs, today I went up to 168.2! I've been eating at my deficit and I think on the weekend I maybe bumped my calories from 1300 to 1500, but there is no way that in four days I ate enough food to gain 4.4lbs!

I've read online that it is most likely just water weight, so my question is, how long will it take for my body to adjust and start losing again?

P.S. I also drink a cellucore whey shake after my workouts, should I add casein as well to help with the soreness?

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  • justincooper405
    justincooper405 Posts: 107 Member
    Enjoy the soreness LOL it means you worked hard ....drinks as much water as you can to help with water retention ... those classes are intense, they boost your metabolism very well and the results may Not show on the scale for the first month but keep in mind as you are losing body fat you may be increasing your lean muscle mass and this good. The more lean muscle you add the easier fat loss becomes.

    Enjoy your journey and I recommend these types of classes to everyone. :)
  • RoxieDawn
    RoxieDawn Posts: 15,488 Member
    No you did not gain fat in 4 days.. Water retention! Completely normal. You will need to start accounting for water weight gain in your scale weight trends..

    I get it to..
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    My scale went up seven pounds when I started lifting weights again last fall, and it did take a few weeks for that water weight to come back off.
  • Heartlight441
    Heartlight441 Posts: 278 Member
    I'm doing this program too - yesterday was my day 2! I'm also quite sore!! Keep with it, and try not to put too much stake in what the scale shows (Happy Scale app is fab!!). Take your measurements! Be patient - and pesistent and you'll get there!
  • brb_2013
    brb_2013 Posts: 1,197 Member
    Honestly it's all your body's decision as to when it lets the excess water go. You just have to mentally take a step back and realize you know it's normal and will resolve in time but your body is in charge of that. You'll know about how long your body wants to hold onto that water when you see the scale move and not a moment before :)

    But great job! I decided after gaining 7lbs between my period and new strength training that the scale is not my friend. My body is my friend and as long as I keep to the plan, I'm doing right by it.
  • Noelani1503
    Noelani1503 Posts: 378 Member
    I was losing weight steadily the month before starting that program. I quickly stopped losing, gained maybe a pound, and held for 2 weeks. The mirror showed changes, as did how much weight I could lift. I'm done with week 2 now, and seem to be losing again.
  • RLFlores92
    RLFlores92 Posts: 32 Member
    This makes me feel so much better! i legitimately had a slight freak out this morning :X

    I'll keep at it then and hopefully look like a boss in a few months :)
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,593 Member
    It usually takes me 2-3 days to lose the exercise-induced water retention. I'll be heavier for a couple days, then spend a day wearing a path in the carpet to the toilet ... and then I'll be lighter again.
  • ogtmama
    ogtmama Posts: 1,403 Member
    I have a question. If you can't build muscle while eating at a deficit, what does weight training do for you?
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,593 Member
    eveandqsmom wrote: »
    I have a question. If you can't build muscle while eating at a deficit, what does weight training do for you?

    You've just wandered into a very controversial subject there. :grin:


    IMO and from my experience ... you can build muscle while eating at a deficit. :)

    But you'll probably get 101 people who say you can't.

  • natalialikescookies
    natalialikescookies Posts: 72 Member
    eveandqsmom wrote: »
    I have a question. If you can't build muscle while eating at a deficit, what does weight training do for you?


    I believe that the general consensus is that an absolute beginner *can* build a small amount of muscle in a deficit.
    But most importantly strength training while losing weight helps you retain your precious muscle mass! You want to lose fat, not muscle so you don't end up "skinny fat"
  • DebSozo
    DebSozo Posts: 2,578 Member
    edited May 2016
    When you work out hard, when muscles are not used to it, the muscles get inflamed and pull water in for healing purposes. Temporary water weight retention will flush out if you stay hydrated, ironically. Be patient. It is only water and will leave soon! (I call it "fake weight" and ignore the fluctuation up if MFP shows my daily calories are correct.)
  • DebSozo
    DebSozo Posts: 2,578 Member
    natalialikescookies wrote: »
    eveandqsmom wrote: »
    I have a question. If you can't build muscle while eating at a deficit, what does weight training do for you?


    I believe that the general consensus is that an absolute beginner *can* build a small amount of muscle in a deficit.
    But most importantly strength training while losing weight helps you retain your precious muscle mass! You want to lose fat, not muscle so you don't end up "skinny fat"

    Good advice. I doubt that a person could bodybuild a lot of new muscle in a deficit, but they could likely retain more of what they already have. Plus toning and being active makes the body stronger so it functions better.
  • StealthHealth
    StealthHealth Posts: 2,417 Member
    I notice water weight clear in about 2 or three days.
  • DebSozo
    DebSozo Posts: 2,578 Member
    StealthHealth wrote: »
    I notice water weight clear in about 2 or three days.

    I notice that it takes 2 or 3 days for me also.
  • brb_2013
    brb_2013 Posts: 1,197 Member
    Machka9 wrote: »
    eveandqsmom wrote: »
    I have a question. If you can't build muscle while eating at a deficit, what does weight training do for you?

    You've just wandered into a very controversial subject there. :grin:


    IMO and from my experience ... you can build muscle while eating at a deficit. :)

    But you'll probably get 101 people who say you can't.

    And if you don't want to argue, the benefits are that muscle preservation does wonders to weight loss. It burns fat, first of all. And By lifting weights, you tell your body that those muscles are important and not to be canabalized. The body will burn both fat and muscle in a deficit, but eating adequate protein and strength training can help preserve it at the very least. For myself, I have been strength training for only 2 weeks, but I have been consistently losing inches of fat.

    So, no need to make it a huge debate. But even without growth, strength training is a huge component of weight loss while in a deficit.

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