Help? Weight increase with Insanity

snugglesworthjr

When I started my new diet and the Insanity program a week ago I was at 129 lbs. Now I am 130 lbs. I weigh a pound more than when I started, which comes as a huge surprise to me. However, I know for a fact that it isn't an increase in fat because I've measured various body parts and noticed a decrease in circumference all around with the exception of my biceps, which increased. The only explanation I'm left with is that I've gained muscle faster than I've lost fat due to the nature of the exercises. That having been said, I've read that it is extremely difficult to lose fat AND build muscle at the same time, and that you must have excellent nutrition in order to accomplish this. While I've watched my calories and all my meals have been clean vegetarian dishes I've cooked myself, I certainly have not paid attention to the ratios of protein, carbs, and fat.

It's entirely possible that I've gone over into the anaerobic zone while pushing too hard with cardio exercises, and so I've been just building muscle. I've ordered a heart rate monitor watch so we'll see with that.

Has anyone else experienced this while doing Insanity or any other types of exercise? Or can anyone explain what has happened? Many thanks!

-Jen

Sigma28

Hi Jen, welcome aboard! I've definitely experienced what you're going through. I gained a pound or two in the first week, but I started to lose weight after the second week on Insanity. I suspect you have much less to lose than I do, so the weight may not go down as fast as you'd like because you're starting off with more lean muscle mass than I did. I think the most telling piece of evidence that Insanity is working for you is the fact that your measurements are decreasing. (Muscle is heavier than fat, so your weight is staying the same, but meanwhile, you're losing fat, as evidenced by your decreasing measurements.)

There are other possible factors that greatly affect my weight measurement, too. I've had as much as a 3 pound difference if I've had a salty meal the night before, or a two pound drop after menstruation. I know this reply might not be the answer you're looking for, but stay on the program for the eight weeks, and I truly believe you'll see results.

snugglesworthjr

Thanks for your input! I definitely plan on continuing the program regardless of what the scale says.