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Post Competition Weight Gain? How much?

Annaruthus
Annaruthus Posts: 301 Member
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Hello ladies,

How much weight do you normally gain after a competition. I just competed in ATL on the 18th, and I also started my period this week. So I'm pretty bloated, and I feel like my body is storing everything I eat!

So my question is, how much weight do you normally gain following a competition? I wasn't expecting to stay at my peak weight, but I'm hoping your responses will make me feel better. I was way dehydrated, low cal/carb, and started my period. I've gained 8 lbs as of this morning. Your responses are much appreciated!

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  • budru21
    budru21 Posts: 127
    Most of that is water. I gained six back the first week, and only did one cheat day post comp. I added carbs back in, and my body held onto every ounce of water I ingested because of the carbs. I am up 15 pounds from my stage weight, which was four months ago. I have eaten larger quanities since then, but still eat clean. Hope that helps.
  • budru21
    budru21 Posts: 127
    Oh...and my period just returned this month. It was absent for seven months. My bf% went from 9 to 15 in the four months.
  • Annaruthus
    Annaruthus Posts: 301 Member
    That does make me feel tons better. I kind of thought it would be like that, but it makes me feel better to hear it from someone else :-)
  • MotorCityFemmeFatale
    MotorCityFemmeFatale Posts: 222 Member
    15lbs is accurate. :smile:
  • Annaruthus
    Annaruthus Posts: 301 Member
    15lbs is accurate. :smile:

    thank you! I'm not super worried about it, since I'm trying to bulk now, but it gives me a better idea. I'll probably give it another week or two then, before I expect my body to completely level out.

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