Gaining weight and eating right?

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faithisfabulous
faithisfabulous Posts: 38
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Does anyone know why I am eating healthy (no meat, sweets & I stay under my calorie intake) and exercising daily but I am gaining weight? I think this is because I'm gaining muscle but Im not sure. HELP!

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  • galvestongal
    galvestongal Posts: 186 Member
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    How many calories are you eating per day? Eating too few (under 1200) can send your body into starvation mode and it will store fat instead of using it as fuel. Skipping breakfast can also trigger this.
  • Teresa652
    Teresa652 Posts: 217 Member
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    I'm not sure. Make sure you are eating enough protein at every meal, eat all you earned calories and drink plenty of water.
  • purplespeckle
    purplespeckle Posts: 652
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    the same thing is happening with me ...people say i'm retaining water?
  • jamie1888
    jamie1888 Posts: 1,704 Member
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    Watch the sodium in the foods you eat; it will make you retain water.
  • aippolito1
    aippolito1 Posts: 4,894 Member
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    - Keep your sodium under 2400mg per day
    - Eat at least 20g fiber
    - Eat 20-30% of your diet in protein
    - Drink plenty of water
    - Eat at least 1200 calories if you're a woman, 1500 if you're a man.
  • jamie1888
    jamie1888 Posts: 1,704 Member
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    Also, if you open your diary, we can see better what could be sabotaging your weight loss.
  • galvestongal
    galvestongal Posts: 186 Member
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    Sometimes it has nothing to do with your diet. Sometimes it can be hormones. I watch what I eat, but sometimes gain a couple pounds or sometimes 5-10 about two weeks before cycling. Then it just drops away like it was never there. My doctor told me it was hormones causing excessive water retention.
  • MissAnjy
    MissAnjy Posts: 2,480 Member
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    I'm having the same issue.
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,117 Member
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    You've lost 13 pounds since December 11, 2010, according to your signature.

    How do you see that as anything less than a resounding success! Congratulations!

    Anything more than two pounds a week isn't good for your health. I think you are a Rock Star!!
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  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,117 Member
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    (or eleven pounds....I need remedial math):ohwell:
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,117 Member
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    You're still a ROCK STAR :love:

    Eleven pounds in 3 weeks is stellar!
  • faithisfabulous
    faithisfabulous Posts: 38
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    Thanks for the input! Someone suggested I up my calorie intake..I will try that for a few days. @cmriverside I lost 11 by detoxing for one week. But now Im trying to start my veggie diet
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,117 Member
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    You . Got . This . Girl. . .smiley_eat-1.gif

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