weight gain after workouts

your muscles retain water after hard work outs to help them repair, i weigh almost everyday too, don't worry about it it keeps me more motivated!

Tough workouts will make your muscles retain water to repair themselves. Are your muscles sore? If they are they are holding onto water.

I wouldn't weigh everyday as our weight does naturally change daily and hourly. The daily changes just tend to drive people crazy.

I am always hungry on the days that I lift weights (my workouts are typically first thing in the morning at 6:30am) so I make sure not to weigh myself the day after I lift. With my increased appetite and the fact that your muscles do hold water to repair (as others already have mentioned) I find it discouraging to step on the scale and see bad results. I typically weigh myself on the day after cardio about 3 or 4 days per week. Everyone has their opinions on how often to step on the scale, you have to choose what you feel is best for you. However, make sure you are able to handle the results on the days when they fall short of your expectations......when you are hoping to lose 2lbs a week there won't be much more than a 1/2 lb of movement when weighing often.

As for your acid reflux acting up when drinking water, I'd get that checked out. I have had it for about 10 years now and have it in check. If water is causing it to act up you may need to get it checked out by your doctor.

Good luck to you.

On the days of big workouts you should try taking some BCAA's, they will help keep your body from burning as much lean body weight, and I generally find that I am less sore after a big workout.