Gaining weight on 30 day shred!!!!!!

pjd1973

Please tell me I'm not the only one who has gained weight while doing JM 30 day shred. Is there anything I can do (besides stopping) to counter act this?

dietfree2012

how much weight are we talking? and are your calories intact? this will help decipher what is going on..

KristynStephens15

i started the shred friday and have a thread going, sounds like all of us have gained. I myself, 5 days in am up 2 lbs. up your water intake and keep at it.

bmontgomery87

how far in are you?

it could just beat water weight.

Helice

Im sure the weight gain is down to you building muscles.
Relax..
Measure yourself, and go by your size and how you feel, not by what the scales say.
Good luck on your weight loss journey!!

Pandorian

Plenty of water and give it time If you're working your muscles and they aren't used to it you can hold extra water to facilitate the repairs.

YPabe

Thats not a bad thing, it means you are building up muscles! Which could be heavier than fat. Try to measure specific parts of your body, you could be losing inches which is better.

doramouse

Is this your first time exercising? I gained a few pounds when I started.

If it's not - then make sure you are drinking tons of water, really watch the salt and really watch your calories.
Eat back at least half of your exercise calories. I'm doing the 30 day shred and using my HRM and burning about 320 calories for that exercise - my point being - don't over estimate the calories you are burning doing this either.

Just initial thoughts.
Keep it up - you are probably going to lose inches!

wagn27

I did 30 DS a couple of summers ago and was doing it every single day instead of giving myself a rest day. I noticed that my pants got tighter in the thighs, which freaked me out because they don't need to be any bigger! Someone told me I probably wasn't letting my body recover enough and I was retaining water. I'm sure you're body will adjust soon, and maybe you need to take a break for a day and do another type of exercise.

heathera1980

I hope you measured first! Because you'll be gaining muscle, that'll add weight. Don't go by the scale. Go by measurements. I'm on day 21 and have only lost 2 pounds but am down over 10 inches (today is measure day so I can't give you an accurate number). Keep at it and drink LOTS of water too! :happy:

lisastrom

Obviously lots to say about this topic! I noticed the same thing. I feel it has to do with building muscle.

jtodacheeny

So glad I'm not the only one!! I have gained about 3 pounds and am only on day 6!! Well, TOM is right around the corner, but I don't know if that has any thing to do with it!

In fact, I was so frustrated with the whole thing yesterday that I didn't do my 30 DS OR my C25K!!! I was totally miffed off and didn't care!!! Had a tiny meltdown with my husband after kiddos went to bed. UG!!! Rough day!!!

But thankfully today is a new day and we just need to keep on rollin'!!!

mydoc3

I have gained a pound so far. But from everything I have read that is normal. We are building muscle. So just keep at it! Hopefully in the end we will see results with the tape measure.

Barb

harpcason

I am on Day 9 and have put on 3 lbs. But, I have lost an inch in my upper waist. That is the only difference that I see in me. I am really looking forward to doing Level 2, I am sure that I will see some change when I do that one.

yummy♥

totally gained!!! and i had only lost 9lbs since beginning in Jan, so even adding a few pounds back feels like a lot.

i have also been unable to maintain my full workouts (regular cardio & strength) at the gym while doing the 30DS (too tiring on some muscles and sadly, just not enough time for both everyday) so i imagine that also effects things.

but ... I have seen a loss in my measurements. i'm so glad i dug out my measuring tape after the first day, now 10 days in i have those numbers to track results since my scale has been refusing to cooperate

keep going, the results will be worth it!

pjd1973

I've been drinking at least 64 oz. of water a day. Been doing 30 d.s. for about 2 weeks now only on the weekdays and have noticed about a 2-3 pound weight gain. I'm doing other exercises other then just 30 d.s.. I've also been careful with my calories and such. Usually leaving open 100-200 cal. per day.

dustyhockeymom

I just bought JM 30 day shred and did the first day. I was so sore that I haven't gone back to it for a couple days. I was thinking of starting again today, but I think after reading this thread I am going to wait for a few weeks. I completely understand the principle and normally wouldn't have an issue with the temporary weight gain as long as I was loosing inches. But I am competing in a weight challenge at work that ends in a month and it is based completely on weight, so if I start now and gain retain or gain weight for the end fo the contest I won't win. I am in the top couple of people and I could really use the prize to buy new smaller clothes :-) So 30 day shred for me starts in June!

paubanda

it's muscle mass! remember girls we r toning! even though we r doing cardio these muscles will burn more calories through out the day! make sure u r eating ur protien and drinking water ! dnt give up! remember day 10! measurments will tell u other wise! keep up the good work girls!

xaintes

I gained a little more than 3 lb when I first started the Shred, but then it all came off after about a week and a half. This is pretty normal for starting a new workout routine.

pjd1973

Thanks for all the help. It's good to know I'm not alone. I'll keep my eye on the prize and try not to let the scale freak me out!

nikg9

I am glad I am not the only one!!! I started it last week and gained at least 3 lbs! I could not believe it but when I think back to when I did P90X, I also gained weight but got so much stronger. I am not a runner and was able to run a 5K without ANY training at all!!! That tells ya something. Def need to measure the inches! And I also need to drink more water! At least we know we're all in the same boat!

Scarletbkt

I just completed day 5 of Level 1 and I am up 2lbs. :-( I'm eating only 1200 calories a day and tracking all my food too. I'm feeling a bit discouraged but I know I can already feel the difference in my body so I am going to keep. I have worked out prior but NOTHING like the shred. Its a tough work out for sure. I am hoping I'll see the scale respond soon. Trying to drink more water cuz I always have a hard time with that!

Scarletbkt

PS - I did take my measurements so I'll check those again next week and let you guys know the results. Fingers crossed!

bsinno

you might not be eating ENOUGH!

STOP LOOKING AT YOUR SCALE DURING THE SHRED!!! srsly, it will drive you crazy. go by how you feel and inches

Scarletbkt

Only problem with that is that I am in a diet (weight loss) competition at work where I have to weigh in once a week. :-/