A question about the shred

Zombriana

Okay, so, before I started the 30 day shred, I had been bouncing around between 128-129 lbs.
The day after I started, I went up to 130 and havent been down since. It's only been 4 days, but what the heck is happening?

petithamu

Someone told me when you start a new work out routine, your body retains water to protect you so it is normal for your weight to go up in the beginning but you will start losing in a week or so.

can someone else verify this?!

Natalie0506

You're probably building muscle. Or retaining water. Either way, drink lots and lots of water today (try for 64 ounces, or 1 gallon) to flush out your system.

bakersduzin

Someone told me when you start a new work out routine, your body retains water to protect you so it is normal for your weight to go up in the beginning but you will start losing in a week or so.

can someone else verify this?!

I've heard this too. Something about the "shock" to your muscles when starting a new workout routine can cause you to retain water. I've had it happen to me, so I wouldn't worry too much...be sure to drink lots of water.

Chrissle

Other than that, how do you like the program? I'm starting it 04/18 and can't wait!

HeyBulldog2011

I agree with Petithamu. I started the shred 20 days ago and in the second week I started losing weight. I lost 3 lbs in a week. During the first set of 10 days I lost quite a few inches but no weight. 2 set of 10 days I lost 3 lbs and not quite so many inches. so it seems to be normal.

erisfreenici

You're probably building muscle. Or retaining water. Either way, drink lots and lots of water today (try for 64 ounces, or 1 gallon) to flush out your system.

I don't want to be nitpicky, but you might hurt yourself if you drink a whole gallon of water in 1 day. 64 ounces is "only" a half gallon. Think of it like drinking a 2 Liter bottle of water.

P.P.S. You're probably doing a combination of retaining water and gaining muscle. It'll take 1-2 weeks for you to start seeing weight loss on the scale. In the mean time, take your measurements (as many as you want: chest, hip, waist, thigh, forearm, neck, calf etc). You may lose "inches" before you lose actual weight. I lost 1" in my waist and went from 40% body fat to 38% (measured on a scale so not so accurate except to tell that you've changed) and I've been doing cardio/strength for 2 weeks but I haven't seen a whole lot of weight loss yet from it.

Zombriana

Okay, I sure hope it's water weight! I don't want to get discouraged! lol
I'll just have to stick with it, and hope for the best. I've been eating within my calorie range 1300 -1400 without counting exercise.

@ Chrissle: From what I can tell, it's just a circuit training video 20-25 minutes long that you do every day for 30 days. It changes up every 10 days to kick it up a notch so you keep on burning!

--LOL, I re read what you posted.
I like it. I am a little sore, but doing it everyday stretches out my muscles so I'm not so stiff. Mainly, my ribs, butt and thighs are sore. I love it.

Zombriana

You're probably building muscle. Or retaining water. Either way, drink lots and lots of water today (try for 64 ounces, or 1 gallon) to flush out your system.

I don't want to be nitpicky, but you might hurt yourself if you drink a whole gallon of water in 1 day. 64 ounces is "only" a half gallon. Think of it like drinking a 2 Liter bottle of water.

P.P.S. You're probably doing a combination of retaining water and gaining muscle. It'll take 1-2 weeks for you to start seeing weight loss on the scale. In the mean time, take your measurements (as many as you want: chest, hip, waist, thigh, forearm, neck, calf etc). You may lose "inches" before you lose actual weight. I lost 1" in my waist and went from 40% body fat to 38% (measured on a scale so not so accurate except to tell that you've changed) and I've been doing cardio/strength for 2 weeks but I haven't seen a whole lot of weight loss yet from it.

Is there another way I can check my BF% because the sites I visit always say I have more than I think I have. I would like to believe that I am more muscular than most people my weight, because no one can believe I weigh as much as i do. :x