P90X questions

nellajane24

So I started P90X, and am on day 6 now. For my weekly weigh in, today, I was up about 1.5 lbs. Is that normal? I didn't think I could gain muscle weight that quickly...

Stooooo

So I started P90X, and am on day 6 now. For my weekly weigh in, today, I was up about 1.5 lbs. Is that normal? I didn't think I could gain muscle weight that quickly...

Yes you can, remember you are breaking down your muscle and then rebuilding it bigger. Also you are probably taking in more calories then before.

Stooooo

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tross0924

Yes, it's normal. You're not actually gaining that much muscle though. Your muscles are retaining water cause they aren't used to the abuse you just put em through. It usually takes about a month of holding steady or even goin up a bit before the muscles release the water and you see a drop in the scale.

GufoBianca

This happened to me, too. Your muscles retain water to help repair themselves after an exercise. Its very normal. just keep hydrated! You will see a loss eventually.:-)

turboandrea

Yep! I gained weight doing P90X and then lost it after Month 3. I lost inches the whole time, though, so be sure to measure.

FrankyOsage

Yep! I gained weight doing P90X and then lost it after Month 3. I lost inches the whole time, though, so be sure to measure.

I agree! It's an intense workout and your muscles are breaking down then building themselves up with all of your workouts. My weight has stayed steady but Im definitely losing inches. Remember, muscle burns calories and has less volume than fat.

nellajane24

good to know, because i was thinking.. what the heck? thanks!!