Weight fluctuation and strength training

blacktallon

I find that after I do something that makes my muscles very sore for a few days my weight goes up. This was very frustrating at first because my weight kept jumping up and down by as much as five pounds. Do I retain more water when my muscles are healing? I notice if I go through a period of not working out my weight does not jump around! However I definitely want the muscle gain and I love my strength training, so that is not the problem, I'm just hoping someone can help tell me why it goes up and down.

PS Im at work so if I dont respond right away dont take it personaly Thanks!

sandrinamsilva

This happens to me too. BUMP

mjf0461

Sure, you muscles hold fluid to heal. They can also increase in lactid acid which can cause weight gain..

Rae6503

Do I retain more water when my muscles are healing?

Pretty sure that they do. If the fluctuations bother you, only weigh once ever week (or even 2 weeks).

svgarcia

Bump

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I noticed that too that's why I decided to Do cardio the day before weigh in instead of strength.

jg627

Yeah, but it's better to be 'fit' than 'skinny-fat'.

sandrinamsilva

Yeah, but it's better to be 'fit' than 'skinny-fat'.

I agree.

Fochizzy

I always weigh more after an intense workout. I think it is that your muscles retain water to help them heal but I am not 100% sure.

blacktallon

Thanks for the help everyone! Now I wont feel so confused after my workouts.