Question

ChristopherCrane

Okay, here's the dealio. Through dieting, and portion control, I have lost 43 lbs. But I still have a ways to go, so I have incorporated a gym membership and workouts as well. I workout in the gym Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and walk 6 miles a day on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Since doing my Monday workout... first off, I'm sore to the core - pecs, abs, lats, arms, legs, and glutes. I expected that. But I've actually GAINED weight since Monday. And that sucks.

I know that many say, "Muscle weighs more than fat." I get the premise - but I sort of feel like this; which is heavier? A pound of feathers, or a pound of rocks? A pound is a pound in my book. Just saying. So maybe muscle is more dense, and weighs more. But I haven't developed THAT MUCH muscle in three days. And right now, my muscles are hurting like a MOFO, so I know I did some "damage." (Good damage, not bad damage.)

I would like to know if anyone has any kind of knowledge of how the toxins given off in working out affect weight gain (fluid retention, etc.) I'm sticking to a strict diet. If I go over my calories, I'm working out commensurate with that, so that I compensate for the extra calories. I'm eating UBBER healthy. Need so advice!!

stephyy4632

when you start a new exercise its normal for the body to hold onto some water weight give it some more time I bet you`ll start feeling great soon

kneeki

You're correct. A pound of fat is equal to a pound of muscle. Of course, a pound of muscle is more dense and firm, it's desired over the fat. In your case however, my guess is that you're retaining water. You didn't gain much weight (how much weight by the way?) from muscle mass in that time. It's far more likely your body is retaining water -among other (good) things - within your muscles.

ChristopherCrane

I was 206.6 on Monday. I was 208.6 today. Just enough to REALLY p!ss me off.

wsclink

some good explanations posted in this thread
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/200544-why-do-you-sometimes-gain-weight-when-starting-a-new-exercis?hl=gain+weight+exercise&page=2#posts-4026452