2nd week and gained 1lb. NOT COOL, BODY!

yourmomdude
yourmomdude Posts: 33
in Motivation and Support
Logged my cals for 2 weeks. Was wayyy over 1 day (+1000 cal) but under most days with eating my exercise calories (because dammit I'm hungry). I worked out 5 days/wk with cardio, 2-3x/wk weights. Ate 90% crazy healthy foods.

I went to the gym yesterday evening and weighed myself and I gained 1 lb. Granted, I was bloated. My legs are exhausted from 11 mi bike rides and lifting. I'm fricken hungry (I am eating 1400/day net). I'm peeing all the time. I am disappointed.

I guess I am getting a food scale this week in the mail, so perhaps I can be super precise now.


GRRRRR!

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  • SeaChele77
    SeaChele77 Posts: 1,103 Member
    A couple of things could be a play.....

    Adding that much exercise in a short period of time will cause your muscles to retain water to heal. You need to make sure you are getting a recovery drink (high protein) after a long/hard work out.

    Drink lots of water - just b/c you are pee'ing a lot does not mean you are drinking enough. Your muscles need it to recover and your body needs it to flush your system.

    I can't see your diary so I'm not sure what you are eating, but you may need to watch your sodium intake. Keep it below 2000 if possible!

    Eat more snacks that are high in protein and fiber to keep you full longer. And again - drink cold water and/or chew gum if you start to get hungry before you "should" be hungry!

    You did not gain over night and you will not lose overnight. Keep at it.....don't get discouraged.

    PS. Remember to weigh the same time of day on the same scale for each weigh in. You said you weighed in the evening - that is the worst time to weigh. Best is first thing in the morning before any food or workout!
  • michellekicks
    michellekicks Posts: 3,624 Member
    You weighed yourself in the evening... this pound you gained, was it compared to a morning weight? Also, if you're going over, don't stop tracking. A food scale will be an invaluable tool for you... you just can't be that precise eyeballing stuff. It's fine to guess once in a while, but it's best to weigh and measure 80% of the time or more if possible. Don't sweat this. Get the scale, keep going. Try committing for one week without going over one day... just one week. Once you see some decent results you'll get more motivation to continue.

    Combine protein and fiber wherever possible. They'll help keep you fuller longer. Avoid low-fat, fat-free, snack pack stuff that has no nutrition. You're eating 1400 calories/day and if you're exercising that much, I hope you're eating back some or most of your exercise calories. If not, you're likely messing up your hormones - that will cause the scale to rebel.

    hang in there!
  • Jxnsmma
    Jxnsmma Posts: 919 Member
    Don't forget to weight the beer and donuts you mention in your other posts ;)
  • yourmomdude
    yourmomdude Posts: 33
    Don't forget to weight the beer and donuts you mention in your other posts ;)


    I had NO DONUTS! I am so sad. I did have some beer and definitely put it in my log.
  • Jxnsmma
    Jxnsmma Posts: 919 Member
    Tim hortons just came out with a caramel apple bagel. the pics on the sign make me want to eat the paper...

    must....stay.....away....!

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