never thought I'd GAIN weight training for a marathon!

kelzz193
kelzz193 Posts: 120 Member
edited September 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Yep it's true, stepped on the scale this morning and I'm up <GASP> 4 pounds. I almost cried, then I calmed myself remembering I can vary ~2 pounds a day anyway but 4? I had my first long run of the new year Saturday, 8 nice steady miles. Ran 2 other days & did cardio + weights 2 other days = 5 days of exercise. Where the heck was my return in numbers? To say I was defeated is an understatement. So when in doubt GOOGLE! Found this little gem...

http://running.about.com/od/runningandweightloss/f/weightgain.htm

Yep that pretty much sums it up. I'm nibbling/noshing too much because I'm hungry, not eating enough of the right foods. Also my body is changing composition & clinging to water.

Time to get some good information on diet for marathon training, anyone have suggestions?

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  • snowflowr82
    snowflowr82 Posts: 141 Member
    up your water maybe? help flush the retained water out..... i'm sure it will correct itself in a couple days :) congrats on all your weight lost and training for a marathon that is awesome!!!! wishing you luck :)

    Shari
  • ammp
    ammp Posts: 107 Member
    That is what my first thought was - she's packing on muscle!!
  • theaksf
    theaksf Posts: 11
    Very common! In fact, losing weight is difficult while training, esp if you're not carrying a lot of extra weight. Congrats on your goal and happy running!
  • sarahsmom1
    sarahsmom1 Posts: 1,501 Member
    If you eat properly and you are exercising more maybe measure yourself and see if you waist gets smaller and you your legs and thighs get larger you may be eliminating fat and gaining muscle.. If you lift weights you thighs get larger to compensate for the heavier load. I'm not talking about a small amount. So measure and see. Good Luck with you run
  • iplayoutside19
    iplayoutside19 Posts: 2,304 Member
    One other thing-My belly does not stay toned from running-I need to work it even though it's not a trouble spot for me. I"m not sure why--I'm working on running from my core more so I think that may help.....If that makes any sense!

    This just my un-educated theory. Like when you lift weights your muscles appear larger becuase they're full of fluid, and stretched out. Probably the same thing with Ab muscles. They're full of fluid, warm and stretched after runnning...giving them a larger apperance.
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