Gaining Weight from Weight Lifting

Thewatcher_66

I notice that I have gained about 5 pounds in the last 2 weeks and it was right around the time I started a strict weight lifting regiment. I've always been more of a runner and am just now really getting into lifting weights but I'm a little bothered by the fact that I am gaining weight. Does any of you know if this is some kind of an alarming trend or is it temporary? What have your experiences been?

blably

no worries, its cause your musles have little tears from lifting and now i forgot the words in english god dammit...


but yes totally normal to gain in the first weeks

kellehbeans

If you've gained weight - could be muscle gain (that's if you're not on a calorie deficit). Or, it could be water retention around your muscles for them to repair. Could be something completely different. Stop worrying about the scales if you are lifting - take measurements and get your progress from there.

Thewatcher_66

Thanks. I almost figured it was something like that. My calorie consumption, according to MFP, would suggest that I on pace to lose slightly or stay where I am. I am 6'2" and I weigh 192 lbs now. Before weight lifting, I was about 187. I do feel my muscles getting stronger..........a bit sore at times but stronger.

SenseiCole

I lift, and found my weight loss was very slow for a few weeks, it came right this week, but basically you have built up muscle

muscle weighs more than body fat

more muscle/ bigger muscle at the end of the day means you will burn more cals



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