Weight gain on JM 30 Day Shred

celticmuse

I'm on Day 3 of the 30 Day shred and noticed I have gained 2lbs! I assume that this is just fluid retain, due to my sore muscles retaining water heal, but I am still not happy about it. I should also mention that I do take a diuretic for high blood pressure. My
leg muscles are pretty sore though. I have been using 2 five lb. weights.

I found this thread, which had some helpful advice: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/170556-question-about-30-day-shread-weight-gain?hl=weight+gain+new+workout#posts-2268267

But I would love to hear from other folks who have had this experience doing JM 30 day Shred...

Thanks in advance....

MrsM1ggins

I gained in the first few days but it went away just as quickly.

chiera88

yes i do believe it is water retention in your muscles. don't worry. you've already lost so much. congratz. keep up the hard work.

youngmum

I gained a minimal amount of weight when I did it for 20 days, but my body fat % went down & so did my measurements. My shoulders looked more muscular afterwards. In 3 days it probably is water retention, but do make sure you take other measurements & not just weight as gains are demoralizing. It's about a week and a half later & haven't done anything but have now lost that weight and am down below my starting weight.

bigbugboo

Hello my friend. Don't be alarmed. This happened to me, but my weight settled back after about 1 week. Keep at it, you wont regret it! :flowerforyou:

spgabby86

I'm on Day 3 of the 30 Day shred and noticed I have gained 2lbs! I assume that this is just fluid retain, due to my sore muscles retaining water heal, but I am still not happy about it. I should also mention that I do take a diuretic for high blood pressure. My
leg muscles are pretty sore though. I have been using 2 five lb. weights.

I found this thread, which had some helpful advice: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/170556-question-about-30-day-shread-weight-gain?hl=weight+gain+new+workout#posts-2268267

But I would love to hear from other folks who have had this experience doing JM 30 day Shred...

Thanks in advance....

BUMP

celticmuse

Thanks, everyone for your comments. When I weighed in this am, one of the 2 lbs was gone. I will keep at it. Whoever said it is demoralizing to see weight gain is correct. After a year of weight loss, the idea of gaining is truly scary. So it is tempting to stick with something I know works. But I do like the challenge of 30 day shred. I think I may take it a little more slowly. At this point, I am really interested in decreasing my body fat, and I think this may be the way to do it.....