Confused....

24kmparks

Good morning, all!

I'm super confused this morning, and am looking for a bit of direction from the veterans on this site. I started back running (well, jogging) three weeks ago, and I have been every Monday-Friday. I started at 1.2 miles and have bumped up to 2.02 miles in that time (I'm running a 10k in October so I'm trying to up my mileage). A couple of those days I decided a morning and afternoon run was in need. Needless to say, the scale isn't showing any changes in the direction I want it to go. I have officially GAINED two pounds in the past three weeks I'm eating my 1200 calories per day and if I am still hungry, I will eat back my exercise calories. I don't ever have that 'hunger' feeling though?

What is going on? Do I need to mix things up? No more running? Cross train?

Frustrated and any help is greatly appreciated.

Me.

WendyTerry420

It could be that your muscles are retaining water to repair themselves from your workout routine. Try to include more rest days and drink plenty of water.

See this previous thread on this issue:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/678805-weight-gain-after-starting-new-workout-program?hl=weight+gain+muscle+repair#posts-9906046

24kmparks

Thank you for the link to the previous Thread, and Sorry to post a duplicate!

AmyRhubarb

If you are running daily, sometimes twice a day, and only eating 1200 calories (less if you're not eating your exercise cals back), your body may be trying to hold onto whatever it can. Water weight with a new routine could be part of it too - but if you're running daily but only eating the minimum amount of food, my guess is you're just not eating enough. Eating too low gives your body a reason to hang onto the fat - eliminate that reason!

Check out this topic: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12
Great info there on setting your goals and calories and all that - very helpful!

24kmparks

Thanks, Amy! I'll check that out!