What Happened????

swissmiss1952

I started with MYP two weeks ago today.... I ate exactly the 1200 recommended calories, water and 5 days of exercise. The first week, I lost 5.5 lbs. Today, the second week weigh in, I had put on 2 lbs. What happened? I did not change a thing, I have been very diligent. It was quite disappointing.

liroez29

More then likely you have gained due to muscle growth, muscle weighs more then fat. Don't get discouraged, stick with it, you will see results! Good job!

_GlaDOS_

More then likely you have gained due to muscle growth, muscle weighs more then fat. Don't get discouraged, stick with it, you will see results! Good job!

This is incorrect. You did not gain 2 lbs of muscle in 1 week.

Most likely the large loss you saw the first week was mostly water weight. And it's normal for weight to fluctuate that way, especially when exercising.

As for overall advice, 1200 calories seems like quite a low calorie goal and is usually not very sustainable in the long-term. I would consider setting your MFP goal to lose 1 lb per week if you haven't already done so. This will allow you to eat more to fuel your workouts and get all of the nutrients your body needs to function. Also, eat back your exercise calories, especially if you choose to stay at 1200 calories per day.

Contrarian

More then likely you have gained due to muscle growth, muscle weighs more then fat. Don't get discouraged, stick with it, you will see results! Good job!

This is incorrect. You did not gain 2 lbs of muscle in 1 week.

Most likely the large loss you saw the first week was mostly water weight. And it's normal for weight to fluctuate that way, especially when exercising.

As for overall advice, 1200 calories seems like quite a low calorie goal and is usually not very sustainable in the long-term. I would consider setting your MFP goal to lose 1 lb per week if you haven't already done so. This will allow you to eat more to fuel your workouts and get all of the nutrients your body needs to function. Also, eat back your exercise calories, especially if you choose to stay at 1200 calories per day.

This is good advice.

havingitall

Did you weigh yourself at the same time, wearing the same clothes each time? Your weight fluctuates during the day .

Damn...if my husband could gain 2 lbs of muscle in one week ( or even two) he would be thrilled!

swissmiss1952

Yes, I did weigh myself at the same time. I am not giving up, and will see what next week brings. I did up my water intake, and I did not know about eating back your exercise calories. I will try that for sure. Thanks......

Contrarian

Did you weigh yourself at the same time, wearing the same clothes each time? Your weight fluctuates during the day .

Damn...if my husband could gain 2 lbs of muscle in one week ( or even two) he would be thrilled!

Anyone would be, because it's impossible!

MrsCon40

More then likely you have gained due to muscle growth, muscle weighs more then fat. Don't get discouraged, stick with it, you will see results! Good job!

This is incorrect. You did not gain 2 lbs of muscle in 1 week.

Most likely the large loss you saw the first week was mostly water weight. And it's normal for weight to fluctuate that way, especially when exercising.

As for overall advice, 1200 calories seems like quite a low calorie goal and is usually not very sustainable in the long-term. I would consider setting your MFP goal to lose 1 lb per week if you haven't already done so. This will allow you to eat more to fuel your workouts and get all of the nutrients your body needs to function. Also, eat back your exercise calories, especially if you choose to stay at 1200 calories per day.

This is good advice.

I agree. This is very good advice.

killagb

More then likely you have gained due to muscle growth, muscle weighs more then fat. Don't get discouraged, stick with it, you will see results! Good job!

This is incorrect. You did not gain 2 lbs of muscle in 1 week.

Most likely the large loss you saw the first week was mostly water weight. And it's normal for weight to fluctuate that way, especially when exercising.

As for overall advice, 1200 calories seems like quite a low calorie goal and is usually not very sustainable in the long-term. I would consider setting your MFP goal to lose 1 lb per week if you haven't already done so. This will allow you to eat more to fuel your workouts and get all of the nutrients your body needs to function. Also, eat back your exercise calories, especially if you choose to stay at 1200 calories per day.

This is good advice.

I agree. This is very good advice.

I concur. :drinker:

Smokey19

Muscle retains water as it heals. I gained weight after I started working out.

Photoology

Your body is also adjusting to changes and some people may actually see a slight gain initially as your body adjusts to the new changes. Remember, its also about living healthier and better. Keep it up!

Scott613

I drank 16 ounces of water and gained a pound of muscle right after.

alix1105

awesome advice. and muscle does not weight more then fat. weight is weight. it's all the same. i'm guessing you gained weight from water weight, you should try relaxing in a sauna. lol

Elizabeth_C34

I started with MYP two weeks ago today.... I ate exactly the 1200 recommended calories, water and 5 days of exercise. The first week, I lost 5.5 lbs. Today, the second week weigh in, I had put on 2 lbs. What happened? I did not change a thing, I have been very diligent. It was quite disappointing.

It's just water weight.

It happens to us all. Just stick with it!

AbbyMRiley

More then likely you have gained due to muscle growth, muscle weighs more then fat. Don't get discouraged, stick with it, you will see results! Good job!

This is incorrect. You did not gain 2 lbs of muscle in 1 week.

Most likely the large loss you saw the first week was mostly water weight. And it's normal for weight to fluctuate that way, especially when exercising.

As for overall advice, 1200 calories seems like quite a low calorie goal and is usually not very sustainable in the long-term. I would consider setting your MFP goal to lose 1 lb per week if you haven't already done so. This will allow you to eat more to fuel your workouts and get all of the nutrients your body needs to function. Also, eat back your exercise calories, especially if you choose to stay at 1200 calories per day.

This! ---It happens all the time. That's why when I start a new program, I wait at least two weeks to weigh in. The second week is usually disappointing. Next week should be better and weight loss should happen at a lower but steadier weight...Just watch sodium intake.

rayleansout

check your sodium intake and lower it to below 1500 per day, watch weight drop!

koosdel

I drank 16 ounces of water and gained a pound of muscle right after.

I just went to the bathroom, and lost .6 pounds of muscle.

pinkydemon

I drank 16 ounces of water and gained a pound of muscle right after.

I just went to the bathroom, and lost .6 pounds of muscle.

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

cmcmicheal

Yes that advice is very reasonable sounding. Alo if you are about to stat
r your time of the month that can change things too due to excess water retaining and such. Keep going you will break through it.

Blissa29

I have read if you don't eat enough your body goes into starvation mode maybe that is what happened?

beachdiva2010

I started the same, as in eating 1200 a day. Then soon found that once I increased my calories by 100 or 200 a day, not only did the scale start moving, but I felt sooo much better. Did you take your measurements? You'll lose a ton of inches faster than you'll go down on the scale. Stay with it, and vary your food and exercise to keep your body guessing.

Good luck!! you can do it!!