Weighing more after a workout?

shannonpatton

Does anyone know why I would weigh more after I workout?

cullensbrunette

Dont hold me to it but I think its because your muscles retain water when you exercise.

MyYing

e: why do i weigh more after exercise
FITNESS CONSULTANT
Thursday, August 20, 2009 at 10:09 PM
YOU WEIGH MORE AFTER A WORKOUT BECAUSE ,YOUR MUSCLES EXPAND TO COPE WITH THE EXTRA BLOOD FLOW. ALSO,EVEN THOUGH YOU ARE LOSING SOME FLUIDS DURING CARDIOVASCULAR ACTIVITY, YOU USUALLY ARE DRINKING TO REPLACE MORE THAN YOU HAVE LOST . WITH MUSCLE EXPANSION AND INCREASED FLUID INTAKE YOU WILL WEIGH SEVERAL POUNDS MORE AFTER A WORKOUT. USUALLY THE EXTRA POUNDS GO AWAY IN A COUPLE OF HOURS.

Taken from, http://www.healthcentral.com/diet-exercise/c/question/57854/30027

lyndsloo

I've also heard it is water retention, but that your weight is back to normal within a few hours.

skinnytayy

Your muscles swell & water retention. Your muscles are 70% water and 30% protein

shannonpatton

Thanks guys! also sorry about posting a new topic in the "success stories" i'm new to this....lol

cullensbrunette

Thanks guys! also sorry about posting a new topic in the "success stories" i'm new to this....lol

I didnt even notice!