I upped my calories in July and yes it is disheartening gaining weight, I would be lying if I told you otherwise. But you have to watch all the other factors. I am learning that is a teeny tiny piece of progress. It just doesn't bother me so much anymore. I am much more concerned with correcting my metabolism, being strong, changing my body shape and changing my composition. I have been lifting heavy since July and started a 6 month rotation of STS on October 1st, I am halfway through Meso 1.
Some measurements ;
Chest ( round under your armpits ) down 2 inches
Bust down 2 and a half inches
Midriff ( around the bottom of your bra strap ) down 2 inches
Waist down 2 and a half inches
Hips down 5 inches!! :O
Thigh down 2 and a half inches
Above knee down 2 and a quarter inches
Calf down 1 and a quarter inches
Upper arm stayed the same ( I'm putting that down to bicep gains . )

Body fat down 6.8 % !!!!!!

Oh, and all that with the scale up by 11 pounds.

I know some of you will be reading this like wtf? I would have done a year ago too!!!!
I want you to know, it can be done. Even when the scale says it can't. Take pictures, measurements.
It isn't easy, I have to work damned hard at my workouts which are lifting 3 x a week and cardio 2-3 times a week ( kickboxing or HIIT on bike )

Have faith, believe, take the plunge!

For body fat down 6.8% and a loss of a total of 20 inches in 3 months, I will happily take the 11 pound gain :flowerforyou: :laugh: