Cross fit and weight gain?

cheshirequeen
cheshirequeen Posts: 1,324 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I've been doing, for about a week now, cross fit every other day and zumba every other day. I have officially gained 5 pounds since sunday when I started. that's a pound a day. i know that's impossible unless i continuously eat, but how much of a weight gain is normal? will it go away? is it because of cross fit? my calorie intake isn't ever over and i do get plenty of protein. any help would be greatly appreciated. im trying not to get myself down. thanks.

Replies

  • lizard053
    lizard053 Posts: 2,344 Member
    It's probably all water weight. I saw a bigger gain than that when I started the 30 day shred. Drink plenty of water and it will go away!
  • Determinednoob
    Determinednoob Posts: 2,001 Member
    I've been doing, for about a week now, cross fit every other day and zumba every other day. I have officially gained 5 pounds since sunday when I started. that's a pound a day. i know that's impossible unless i continuously eat, but how much of a weight gain is normal? will it go away? is it because of cross fit? my calorie intake isn't ever over and i do get plenty of protein. any help would be greatly appreciated. im trying not to get myself down. thanks.

    Probably additional water and nutrient storage in your muscles. When I first started lifting, I dropped from 38 to 34 inch pants at the same exact weight.
  • AsellusReborn
    AsellusReborn Posts: 1,112 Member
    Whenever you start a new intensity for working out - like a new program - your muscles are going to retain water and glycogen; it's your body's natural way to protect itself. If you're going to weigh yourself don't let it get to you - I usually don't see scale losses until around 3 weeks after starting a new program.
  • _stephanie0
    _stephanie0 Posts: 708 Member
    its definitely water weight...BUT you CAN gain weight doing crossfit...you gain muscle!! Ive been crossfitting for 4 months and gained like 10 lbs, but i dont care because i wear all the same clothes!!

    :) the scale is very discouraging, i like the mirror better
  • Vmg773
    Vmg773 Posts: 49 Member
    I appreciate you posting this question --- I can't get to crossfit regularly, but i'm challenging myself for the next month to go twice a week. I hope to see muscle/strength gain.
  • catjrow3
    catjrow3 Posts: 532 Member
    Women really only gain maybe 2 lbs a year in muscle (most of them anyway) if you are lucky. Its water weight and will reduce when your muscles adjust to the new activity. People like to think its muscle, but it takes a long time to build muscle and even then, you dont build nearly as much as you would like.

    Keep it up... good for your heart and body :) (as well as your state of mind)
  • Determinednoob
    Determinednoob Posts: 2,001 Member
    I appreciate you posting this question --- I can't get to crossfit regularly, but i'm challenging myself for the next month to go twice a week. I hope to see muscle/strength gain.

    If you want serious size and strength gain long term, check this http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/686963-large-collection-of-info-for-beginners
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,432 MFP Moderator
    Women really only gain maybe 2 lbs a year in muscle (most of them anyway) if you are lucky. Its water weight and will reduce when your muscles adjust to the new activity. People like to think its muscle, but it takes a long time to build muscle and even then, you dont build nearly as much as you would like.

    Keep it up... good for your heart and body :) (as well as your state of mind)

    Women can gain more than that. Generally it's about 1/2 - 1 lb of muscle every other week.

    OP, It's definitely water weight, but as a spot of observation, you should really look to get more protein and less carbs. If you alter your goals, i would recommend setting your goals to 35% carbs, 40% protein and 25% fats. Also, if MFP is estimating your exercise calories, aim to eat 50 - 75% of them. Also, are you taking a day off? If not, you really need it, it's critical to repairing your muscles.
  • Determinednoob
    Determinednoob Posts: 2,001 Member
    Women really only gain maybe 2 lbs a year in muscle (most of them anyway) if you are lucky. Its water weight and will reduce when your muscles adjust to the new activity. People like to think its muscle, but it takes a long time to build muscle and even then, you dont build nearly as much as you would like.

    Keep it up... good for your heart and body :) (as well as your state of mind)

    Women can gain more than that. Generally it's about 1/2 - 1 lb of muscle every other week.

    OP, It's definitely water weight, but as a spot of observation, you should really look to get more protein and less carbs. If you alter your goals, i would recommend setting your goals to 35% carbs, 40% protein and 25% fats. Also, if MFP is estimating your exercise calories, aim to eat 50 - 75% of them. Also, are you taking a day off? If not, you really need it, it's critical to repairing your muscles.

    It would drop each year. First year could be around 7-12 lbs for the year if lifting properly and eating a surplus. Also it is best not to think of your macros in terms of percentages since it can be different depending on what you are currently doing. Best to construct a macro set up starting with minimums of 1g/lb of LBM pro, .45g/lb of LBM fat, and the rest of your cals filled with whatever mix you like taking into account that if you go really low carb, you will need some suppliments (i.e. multivitamin) to get in your MICROnutrients.

Categories