Confused.

sluedu09

I recently got off for summer break a little over a week ago. Since I don't have to worry about work, I've amped up my exercise. I run more, have been working with my weights in the living room more, and going to the gym more. This past weekend I had a bit going on and I ate out several times. I always went as healthy as I could with two small splurges. Everything was evened out with exercise or I had the calories to eat it. So, the scale is now telling me that I've gained weight. I know that I haven't, but I'm curious as to whether the "gain" is due to me exercising more or because of the ridiculous amount of sodium in restaurant food? What do you think?

Jo2926

Probably a bit of both - drink lots of water, try not to worry about it, keep up the exercise and see where you are in a week's time.

DopeItUp

Probably both. Sodium causes water retention and so does hard exercise. It's a little disheartening to see but you just have to accept that it's just water weight and the scale is just a number.

sluedu09

That's what I figured. I'm kinda disappointed because I was literally .5 pound from meeting a goal that I wanted to make by this weekend. My body has amazing timing with water retention.

Jo2926

Just focus on next weekend and know you'll have smashed it by then!!