Looking WORSE after starting lifting

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  • FrnkLft
    FrnkLft Posts: 1,821 Member
    Same thing is happening to me after cutting, feel bloated. If you're drinking more milk or whey this is a huge reason, also more food fills up your stomach more.

    After my first bulking week I swear I felt and looked like I gained 4 lbs, but I only gained 1 at the most.

    Helpful?

    Best response so far, very helpful. Yes, I actually am drinking much more milk that I usually do. Whole milk with whey protein, every day now.

    Bingo. That confirms it for me too :drinker:
  • iorahkwano
    iorahkwano Posts: 709 Member
    I took a peek at your exercise diary.. I see 3 entries of weight lifting in the past 2 weeks. I find it odd that you would assume the "squish" you're seeing is coming from weight lifting when you haven't even scratched the surface yet.

    Have you considered that it may be something not related to lifting that's causing this?

    Yeah, 3 workouts of anything won't make you fatter or slimmer... I say the increase in protein/fat intake is what's making you feel more bloated & think you look fatter.
  • Shannon_H
    Shannon_H Posts: 35
    I have read a few places that when you start to lift heavy, or even begin exercising, that your body will swell some. Retain water? Don't mark my words, but maybe that's why! Ok, bye! haha
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    ETA: People seem to be confused as to what I'm saying: I'm not expecting to see results in two weeks, I am surprised to look WORSE after two weeks, and am asking if this is normal for lifting newbs. Holy hell, I forgot how you have to spell out EVERYTHING for some people on here, lol!

    I think we understood. Most of us, anyway. Our, well, my, answer stands. Two weeks isn't a measure of anything. Don't trust the scale and don't trust your eyes two weeks into any change of program. Give it some time, let your body acclimate to the new regimen, trust in the process.

    cuz it be workin, yo
  • IIISpartacusIII
    IIISpartacusIII Posts: 252 Member
    Has anyone experienced this? I dieted for a full year, and got to around my goal weight, but of course without toning still looked a little soft and flabby.

    Now I'm beginning a heavy lifting regimen, and I feel like I look markedly WORSE than before I started. My stomach isn't as flat, and I have more "squish" on my hips and thighs. I am really hoping that, since I've only been at it for 2 weeks, that this is maybe my body retaining water, or possibly little "newbie gains" under the small amount of fat I am still trying to get rid of.

    Thoughts? Anyone else had this happen to them? Did it eventually go away? If so, how long did it take? (For anyone wondering, I am eating 1600/day plus exercise calories, 100+g of protein daily, and lift heavy 3 times a week, usually with 20-30 min cardio on rest days.)


    ETA: People seem to be confused as to what I'm saying: I'm not expecting to see results in two weeks, I am surprised to look WORSE after two weeks, and am asking if this is normal for lifting newbs. Holy hell, I forgot how you have to spell out EVERYTHING for some people on here, lol!

    You're turning into a marshmallow. You're "marshmallowing out". This is a term "they" don't tell you about when "they" tell you to do the weights. Some people just get all mushy and flubbery. This is proven, advanced science to heed the warning signs! Stop with the lifting up and down of the weight training nonsense! It's CHANGING you....
  • littlebudgie
    littlebudgie Posts: 279 Member
    I took a peek at your exercise diary.. I see 3 entries of weight lifting in the past 2 weeks. I find it odd that you would assume the "squish" you're seeing is coming from weight lifting when you haven't even scratched the surface yet.

    Have you considered that it may be something not related to lifting that's causing this?

    Yeah, 3 workouts of anything won't make you fatter or slimmer... I say the increase in protein/fat intake is what's making you feel more bloated & think you look fatter.

    I agree. That or possibly your hormonal cycle is a lot more likely to be making a difference than three workouts.
  • AlongCame_Molly
    AlongCame_Molly Posts: 2,835 Member
    I took a peek at your exercise diary.. I see 3 entries of weight lifting in the past 2 weeks. I find it odd that you would assume the "squish" you're seeing is coming from weight lifting when you haven't even scratched the surface yet.

    Have you considered that it may be something not related to lifting that's causing this?

    The "squish" was less squishy before I started lifting. I don't always bother to log strength training, as it adds so few calories back to my diet.

    So no.
  • AlongCame_Molly
    AlongCame_Molly Posts: 2,835 Member
    I took a peek at your exercise diary.. I see 3 entries of weight lifting in the past 2 weeks. I find it odd that you would assume the "squish" you're seeing is coming from weight lifting when you haven't even scratched the surface yet.

    Have you considered that it may be something not related to lifting that's causing this?

    Yeah, 3 workouts of anything won't make you fatter or slimmer... I say the increase in protein/fat intake is what's making you feel more bloated & think you look fatter.

    I agree. That or possibly your hormonal cycle is a lot more likely to be making a difference than three workouts.

    Good point, except I don't get them with the BC I'm taking. I'm sure it's just water retention. I've never felt better, now I'm just waiting for my body to catch up and start LOOKING as good as I'm FEELING. :)
  • Johlawrence
    Johlawrence Posts: 236 Member
    Holy Moly! You look freaking amazing, in my opinion!!! WOW!!! You inspire me!!!
  • Admiral_Derp
    Admiral_Derp Posts: 866 Member
    I took a peek at your exercise diary.. I see 3 entries of weight lifting in the past 2 weeks. I find it odd that you would assume the "squish" you're seeing is coming from weight lifting when you haven't even scratched the surface yet.

    Have you considered that it may be something not related to lifting that's causing this?

    Yeah, 3 workouts of anything won't make you fatter or slimmer... I say the increase in protein/fat intake is what's making you feel more bloated & think you look fatter.

    I agree. That or possibly your hormonal cycle is a lot more likely to be making a difference than three workouts.

    Good point, except I don't get them with the BC I'm taking. I'm sure it's just water retention. I've never felt better, now I'm just waiting for my body to catch up and start LOOKING as good as I'm FEELING. :)

    It will eventually. Just keep kicking *kitten*.

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