Changed my diet...exercise now...but...
LittleBigCanada
Posts: 10 Member
I gained a few pounds since I started wth?
I went from 0 activity n junk food to no carbs and working out 2 times a day... Why am i gaining weight??
I went from 0 activity n junk food to no carbs and working out 2 times a day... Why am i gaining weight??
0
Replies
-
Gained over how much time?3
-
How much gain?
How long have you been on the new program?
Did you weigh at the same time of day, in the same clothes?
Using your muscles in new ways can cause water retention.
Heck, some days it seems like looking at the moon wrong can cause water retention.6 -
Are you logging your food and eating fewer calories, or just exercising and cutting carbs?3
-
Coming back to answer questions would be useful. If you've just recently started, the gain could be do to the new exercise routine and the extra water retention that comes with it to help cushion those sore muscles. If the exercise isn't new, was it a sudden jump on the scale like you'd see after a high sodium day or a gradual climb that would indicate you aren't in a deficit. The devil is in the details and we don't have enough of them yet.1
-
how are you looking/feeling. If you've burnt off fat and added muscle..... no problem!10
-
If you started everything April 29, the gain is water from the new workout program. When you rip and shred your formerly sedentary flabby muscles, they act like all muscle and begin trying to repair. They need water for that. When they finish repairing, they release the water. Get your protein.2
-
concordancia wrote: »How much gain?
How long have you been on the new program?
Did you weigh at the same time of day, in the same clothes?
Using your muscles in new ways can cause water retention.
Heck, some days it seems like looking at the moon wrong can cause water retention.
Not long at all... Im nee to all of this sadly lol.
I weighed in at a different time of day, does that mattet as well?
By the sounds of the comments i think its just water retention haha. Just panicked me to see the number go up a few pounds.0 -
diannethegeek wrote: »Coming back to answer questions would be useful. If you've just recently started, the gain could be do to the new exercise routine and the extra water retention that comes with it to help cushion those sore muscles. If the exercise isn't new, was it a sudden jump on the scale like you'd see after a high sodium day or a gradual climb that would indicate you aren't in a deficit. The devil is in the details and we don't have enough of them yet.
Sorry haha I posted this and then went to bed and have been busy all day. Its a very new workout so I think youre right.0 -
LittleBigCanada wrote: »concordancia wrote: »How much gain?
How long have you been on the new program?
Did you weigh at the same time of day, in the same clothes?
Using your muscles in new ways can cause water retention.
Heck, some days it seems like looking at the moon wrong can cause water retention.
Not long at all... Im nee to all of this sadly lol.
I weighed in at a different time of day, does that mattet as well?
By the sounds of the comments i think its just water retention haha. Just panicked me to see the number go up a few pounds.
Weighing at a different time of day can absolutely change the results since our weight fluctuates throughout the day as we eat and drink. Pick one time of day to weigh yourself (most people choose first thing in the morning before they eat) and be consistent about it or you'll see the scale go up and down and all over the place.4 -
Are you logging your food and eating fewer calories, or just exercising and cutting carbs?
Im logging my food, eating less calories cutting carbs and began exercising.
I just panicked as I have just started all this and the number went up a few pounds lol. Hopefully it's water retention.1 -
Exercise causes inflammation = water weight.1
-
LittleBigCanada wrote: »Are you logging your food and eating fewer calories, or just exercising and cutting carbs?
Im logging my food, eating less calories cutting carbs and began exercising.
I just panicked as I have just started all this and the number went up a few pounds lol. Hopefully it's water retention.
Almost certainly it is water weight.
One of the hardest things about this whole process for many of us is the patience part. The first 4-6 weeks of a weight loss program, even a very successful one, can be a bit of a roller coaster ride in terms of the bodyweight scale results. Water weight fluctuates for many reasons, in women hormonal changes through the menstrual cycle make that more extreme, plus you're experiencing changes in average digestive system contents (usually less, but can be more for people who greatly increase fiber and/or hydration).
On top of that, there's a lot to learn about how to stay full and satisfied on fewer calories, how to integrate new workouts and keep energy levels up, what it takes to stay compliant with the program (which may include adjusting the program) . . . it can be a little overwhelming.
Honestly the best idea is just to set a sustainable (moderate) weight loss rate target, eat to that the overwhelming majority of days, and be as active as fits comfortably into your life and leaves you with a good energy level for daily life. Once that's in place, use patience to stick with the program for 4-6 weeks (6 for premenopausal women, preferably), until the roller coaster ride finally gives you enough information to look at average weekly weight loss over that time period. Then make adjustments, if needed.
Take a deep breath, and go on. I predict you'll do fine.
7 -
LittleBigCanada wrote: »Are you logging your food and eating fewer calories, or just exercising and cutting carbs?
Im logging my food, eating less calories cutting carbs and began exercising.
I just panicked as I have just started all this and the number went up a few pounds lol. Hopefully it's water retention.
Almost certainly it is water weight.
One of the hardest things about this whole process for many of us is the patience part. The first 4-6 weeks of a weight loss program, even a very successful one, can be a bit of a roller coaster ride in terms of the bodyweight scale results. Water weight fluctuates for many reasons, in women hormonal changes through the menstrual cycle make that more extreme, plus you're experiencing changes in average digestive system contents (usually less, but can be more for people who greatly increase fiber and/or hydration).
On top of that, there's a lot to learn about how to stay full and satisfied on fewer calories, how to integrate new workouts and keep energy levels up, what it takes to stay compliant with the program (which may include adjusting the program) . . . it can be a little overwhelming.
Honestly the best idea is just to set a sustainable (moderate) weight loss rate target, eat to that the overwhelming majority of days, and be as active as fits comfortably into your life and leaves you with a good energy level for daily life. Once that's in place, use patience to stick with the program for 4-6 weeks (6 for premenopausal women, preferably), until the roller coaster ride finally gives you enough information to look at average weekly weight loss over that time period. Then make adjustments, if needed.
Take a deep breath, and go on. I predict you'll do fine.
Thanks for the great reply. Makes me feel better.
I never even thought of my menstrual cycle effecting me!!1 -
LittleBigCanada wrote: »LittleBigCanada wrote: »Are you logging your food and eating fewer calories, or just exercising and cutting carbs?
Im logging my food, eating less calories cutting carbs and began exercising.
I just panicked as I have just started all this and the number went up a few pounds lol. Hopefully it's water retention.
Almost certainly it is water weight.
One of the hardest things about this whole process for many of us is the patience part. The first 4-6 weeks of a weight loss program, even a very successful one, can be a bit of a roller coaster ride in terms of the bodyweight scale results. Water weight fluctuates for many reasons, in women hormonal changes through the menstrual cycle make that more extreme, plus you're experiencing changes in average digestive system contents (usually less, but can be more for people who greatly increase fiber and/or hydration).
On top of that, there's a lot to learn about how to stay full and satisfied on fewer calories, how to integrate new workouts and keep energy levels up, what it takes to stay compliant with the program (which may include adjusting the program) . . . it can be a little overwhelming.
Honestly the best idea is just to set a sustainable (moderate) weight loss rate target, eat to that the overwhelming majority of days, and be as active as fits comfortably into your life and leaves you with a good energy level for daily life. Once that's in place, use patience to stick with the program for 4-6 weeks (6 for premenopausal women, preferably), until the roller coaster ride finally gives you enough information to look at average weekly weight loss over that time period. Then make adjustments, if needed.
Take a deep breath, and go on. I predict you'll do fine.
Thanks for the great reply. Makes me feel better.
I never even thought of my menstrual cycle effecting me!!
I'm post menopausal, but I've read other women here saying some of them can gain 5, 8, maybe more pounds in water weight at certain points in their cycle (usually ovulation or right before/at start of menstruation, but it can vary by person). That water weight can mask a heckuva lot of fat loss temporarily, but it will drop off in a few days to a couple of weeks, and unmask the fat loss.
Too many people expect instant weight loss results, and keep switching things up until they don't have any idea what's going on, maybe even keep getting more extreme until it becomes unsustainable and they binge or give up. Just adopt a sensible plan, and give it time to work. After 6 weeks, if it isn't working well, assess the situation clinically and dispassionately, and make adjustments. That's a successful strategy for a lot of people.
Best wishes!4 -
LittleBigCanada wrote: »LittleBigCanada wrote: »Are you logging your food and eating fewer calories, or just exercising and cutting carbs?
Im logging my food, eating less calories cutting carbs and began exercising.
I just panicked as I have just started all this and the number went up a few pounds lol. Hopefully it's water retention.
Almost certainly it is water weight.
One of the hardest things about this whole process for many of us is the patience part. The first 4-6 weeks of a weight loss program, even a very successful one, can be a bit of a roller coaster ride in terms of the bodyweight scale results. Water weight fluctuates for many reasons, in women hormonal changes through the menstrual cycle make that more extreme, plus you're experiencing changes in average digestive system contents (usually less, but can be more for people who greatly increase fiber and/or hydration).
On top of that, there's a lot to learn about how to stay full and satisfied on fewer calories, how to integrate new workouts and keep energy levels up, what it takes to stay compliant with the program (which may include adjusting the program) . . . it can be a little overwhelming.
Honestly the best idea is just to set a sustainable (moderate) weight loss rate target, eat to that the overwhelming majority of days, and be as active as fits comfortably into your life and leaves you with a good energy level for daily life. Once that's in place, use patience to stick with the program for 4-6 weeks (6 for premenopausal women, preferably), until the roller coaster ride finally gives you enough information to look at average weekly weight loss over that time period. Then make adjustments, if needed.
Take a deep breath, and go on. I predict you'll do fine.
Thanks for the great reply. Makes me feel better.
I never even thought of my menstrual cycle effecting me!!
I'm post menopausal, but I've read other women here saying some of them can gain 5, 8, maybe more pounds in water weight at certain points in their cycle (usually ovulation or right before/at start of menstruation, but it can vary by person). That water weight can mask a heckuva lot of fat loss temporarily, but it will drop off in a few days to a couple of weeks, and unmask the fat loss.
Too many people expect instant weight loss results, and keep switching things up until they don't have any idea what's going on, maybe even keep getting more extreme until it becomes unsustainable and they binge or give up. Just adopt a sensible plan, and give it time to work. After 6 weeks, if it isn't working well, assess the situation clinically and dispassionately, and make adjustments. That's a successful strategy for a lot of people.
Best wishes!
I just got off my period today and the scale no longer shows those added pounds haha. It would have never even occurred to me.
Thanks for all the advice I'll listen to it and see where Im at in 6 weeks time.4 -
LittleBigCanada wrote: »LittleBigCanada wrote: »LittleBigCanada wrote: »Are you logging your food and eating fewer calories, or just exercising and cutting carbs?
Im logging my food, eating less calories cutting carbs and began exercising.
I just panicked as I have just started all this and the number went up a few pounds lol. Hopefully it's water retention.
Almost certainly it is water weight.
One of the hardest things about this whole process for many of us is the patience part. The first 4-6 weeks of a weight loss program, even a very successful one, can be a bit of a roller coaster ride in terms of the bodyweight scale results. Water weight fluctuates for many reasons, in women hormonal changes through the menstrual cycle make that more extreme, plus you're experiencing changes in average digestive system contents (usually less, but can be more for people who greatly increase fiber and/or hydration).
On top of that, there's a lot to learn about how to stay full and satisfied on fewer calories, how to integrate new workouts and keep energy levels up, what it takes to stay compliant with the program (which may include adjusting the program) . . . it can be a little overwhelming.
Honestly the best idea is just to set a sustainable (moderate) weight loss rate target, eat to that the overwhelming majority of days, and be as active as fits comfortably into your life and leaves you with a good energy level for daily life. Once that's in place, use patience to stick with the program for 4-6 weeks (6 for premenopausal women, preferably), until the roller coaster ride finally gives you enough information to look at average weekly weight loss over that time period. Then make adjustments, if needed.
Take a deep breath, and go on. I predict you'll do fine.
Thanks for the great reply. Makes me feel better.
I never even thought of my menstrual cycle effecting me!!
I'm post menopausal, but I've read other women here saying some of them can gain 5, 8, maybe more pounds in water weight at certain points in their cycle (usually ovulation or right before/at start of menstruation, but it can vary by person). That water weight can mask a heckuva lot of fat loss temporarily, but it will drop off in a few days to a couple of weeks, and unmask the fat loss.
Too many people expect instant weight loss results, and keep switching things up until they don't have any idea what's going on, maybe even keep getting more extreme until it becomes unsustainable and they binge or give up. Just adopt a sensible plan, and give it time to work. After 6 weeks, if it isn't working well, assess the situation clinically and dispassionately, and make adjustments. That's a successful strategy for a lot of people.
Best wishes!
I just got off my period today and the scale no longer shows those added pounds haha. It would have never even occurred to me.
Thanks for all the advice I'll listen to it and see where Im at in 6 weeks time.LittleBigCanada wrote: »LittleBigCanada wrote: »LittleBigCanada wrote: »Are you logging your food and eating fewer calories, or just exercising and cutting carbs?
Im logging my food, eating less calories cutting carbs and began exercising.
I just panicked as I have just started all this and the number went up a few pounds lol. Hopefully it's water retention.
Almost certainly it is water weight.
One of the hardest things about this whole process for many of us is the patience part. The first 4-6 weeks of a weight loss program, even a very successful one, can be a bit of a roller coaster ride in terms of the bodyweight scale results. Water weight fluctuates for many reasons, in women hormonal changes through the menstrual cycle make that more extreme, plus you're experiencing changes in average digestive system contents (usually less, but can be more for people who greatly increase fiber and/or hydration).
On top of that, there's a lot to learn about how to stay full and satisfied on fewer calories, how to integrate new workouts and keep energy levels up, what it takes to stay compliant with the program (which may include adjusting the program) . . . it can be a little overwhelming.
Honestly the best idea is just to set a sustainable (moderate) weight loss rate target, eat to that the overwhelming majority of days, and be as active as fits comfortably into your life and leaves you with a good energy level for daily life. Once that's in place, use patience to stick with the program for 4-6 weeks (6 for premenopausal women, preferably), until the roller coaster ride finally gives you enough information to look at average weekly weight loss over that time period. Then make adjustments, if needed.
Take a deep breath, and go on. I predict you'll do fine.
Thanks for the great reply. Makes me feel better.
I never even thought of my menstrual cycle effecting me!!
I'm post menopausal, but I've read other women here saying some of them can gain 5, 8, maybe more pounds in water weight at certain points in their cycle (usually ovulation or right before/at start of menstruation, but it can vary by person). That water weight can mask a heckuva lot of fat loss temporarily, but it will drop off in a few days to a couple of weeks, and unmask the fat loss.
Too many people expect instant weight loss results, and keep switching things up until they don't have any idea what's going on, maybe even keep getting more extreme until it becomes unsustainable and they binge or give up. Just adopt a sensible plan, and give it time to work. After 6 weeks, if it isn't working well, assess the situation clinically and dispassionately, and make adjustments. That's a successful strategy for a lot of people.
Best wishes!
I just got off my period today and the scale no longer shows those added pounds haha. It would have never even occurred to me.
Thanks for all the advice I'll listen to it and see where Im at in 6 weeks time.
Glad to know that the situation resolved itself. Thanks for reporting back to let us know.
Steady on! 2
This discussion has been closed.
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 393.6K Introduce Yourself
- 43.8K Getting Started
- 260.3K Health and Weight Loss
- 176K Food and Nutrition
- 47.5K Recipes
- 232.6K Fitness and Exercise
- 431 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.6K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 153K Motivation and Support
- 8K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.3K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.8K MyFitnessPal Information
- 24 News and Announcements
- 1.1K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.6K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions