Is this normal?

sweetxsour35

Every time I change my routine, the scale gets stuck! When I added zumba, I was stuck for a few weeks. Then I dropped 4 lbs within a week, and after that I went from netting 1300 cals to 1500 and started working out more and on different days of the week as well. When I did that, I got stuck for a couple weeks and still am stuck. Is it normal for my body to be reacting like this?

PikaKnight

Yes. When you make changes to your intake or exercise routine/activity level, you should give yourself 4-6 weeks to adjust.

sweetxsour35

When I added zumba, I was expecting the scale to stay put but I wasn't sure the body would be that sensitive to diet changes as well. Thanks.

l_clc

Yes. When you make changes to your intake or exercise routine/activity level, you should give yourself 4-6 weeks to adjust.

Nailed it!

sweetxsour35

Sorry if this is a dumb question

rileysowner

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/200544-why-do-you-sometimes-gain-weight-when-starting-a-new-exercis

editorgrrl

Sorry if this is a dumb question

There are no dumb questions! And I've found that losing weight takes a whole lot of trial & error. You've already mastered the most important lesson: don't give up.

sweetxsour35

Thanks for the help guys, and the link is great!