I've gained weight? Advice please
jessticles36
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I've started mfp over a week ago, I've been eating really healthy and good portions, staying just under my calorie limit and I've been dong cardio and burning calories, I should be losing weight but this morning I checked my weight before I'd eaten anything and I've gained 2 pounds. I weigh myself first thing in the morning, and I thought I had started so well. Can anyone tell me why this is? Maybe it's too early to have lost any weight? Thank yoo
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Could be water retention.0
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Ok first off, you started a week ago. calm down.
secondly, chances are you aren't eating as well as you think you are. I can't see your diary but this is often the case.
another problem could be that you've increased your physical activity while dropping your calories too low. yes this is a huge problem on here.
Also, cardio is NOT king. do strength training. cardio burns calories, but it doesn't burn fat, strength training does.0 -
Weight loss is not linear, if you could see my weight loss graph, it looks like a crazy roller coaster. So many things affect weight, sodium, your time of the month, a hard workout. Just make sure you are sticking to your goals, and keep up the good work!0
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Ok first off, you started a week ago. calm down.
secondly, chances are you aren't eating as well as you think you are. I can't see your diary but this is often the case.
another problem could be that you've increased your physical activity while dropping your calories too low. yes this is a huge problem on here.
Also, cardio is NOT king. do strength training. cardio burns calories, but it doesn't burn fat, strength training does.
I am pretty calm thank you
Yeah I'll look into strength training see if a combination will do any good. Yes after a week I wasnt expecting results but I certainly wasn't expecting to gain anything. I'm just disappointed as it takes alot to keep me motivated after a short amount of time, if I keep gaining weight I'll be put off trying anymore. I'l just keep going and see what happens.0 -
Hard to tell without being able to see your diary, but one thing that does make a big difference is the level of salt you are taking on. Track your sodium in your food diary, if it is high, you will retain water and you won't lose the weight you want. Common culprits are ready meals, shop bought sandwiches, that sort of thing x0
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Agree with above, hard to tell when we can't see your diary. We may think we are eating healthy but not so much. Also eating too little can cauae you to gain weight! Just don't give up, you'll have your ups & downs but in the end it will be all worth it! 0
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Also, cardio is NOT king. do strength training. cardio burns calories, but it doesn't burn fat, strength training does.
I don't even know where to begin with this statement. Let's just summarize and say that is wrong on many levels. I suggest the poster go back, read the definition of a "calorie" and learn how the enrgy that it represents is stored in the human body. She may then revise her statement on her own.0 -
everyone's body is different and we all lose weight differently..the key is not to give up..keep doing what you're doing..it will start to come off..and there will be many times when you plateau..been there, done that..just keep telling yourself you can do it..don't get discouraged by the scale..i know, easier said than done..this is a lifelong adventure! you can do it!0
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If you would open your diary, we might be able to help.
Also, one of the biggest mistakes newer ppl make is relying on their scale
You need to MEASURE every month, preferably on the same day.
Many times, your scale will be your worst enemy. Especially as you lose fat but gain muscle.
You will (maybe) notice your clothing is looser, but you will definitely know if you take your measurements. (Once, I had had only lost >5 pounds, but lost 22 inches.)
Makes a huge difference in your motivation levels.
I suggest you put your scale away for a while, and give the program some time.
Also, you said you were eating "Just under your calorie limit."
Well, are you exercising?
Are you EATING BACK YOUR EXERCISE CALORIES?
This is a HUGE debate here, but I for one, have been here over a year, and have seen that the MOST successful people eat about 2000 -3000 cals a day, because they eat back their exercise calories.
This is NOT A DIET. This is a LIFE CHANGE.
PS, enjoy yourself. You did not get overweight in a week, don't expect to see great losses in a week.
Hope you are hugely successful, and remember, it exercise is fun!0 -
Keep in mind, if you have been really sore, you may be gaining muscle mass, that would also increase your weight.0
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Also, cardio is NOT king. do strength training. cardio burns calories, but it doesn't burn fat, strength training does.
Not true. The calorie deficit it what reduces fat. But what strength training does over cardio is help preserve lean body mass. If you are eating a surplus of calories, neither cardio nor strength training will burn fat.Keep in mind, if you have been really sore, you may be gaining muscle mass, that would also increase your weight.
There isn't any possibility she gained muscle. She isn't even weight training and she is on a calorie deficit. It's 100% water weight.0 -
It might be worth mentioning now that I don't really do strength training per say, but I've started weights, and I do high intensity exercises for stomach and glutes- I don't do random cardio, I do think I've gained a bit of muscle in my stomach and glutes.
Also, I've checked my food diary over the week and it turns out that I'm eating a bit too much sugar. Would this be why I've gained weight? Thanks everyone for the replies xx0 -
It might be worth mentioning now that I don't really do strength training per say, but I've started weights, and I do high intensity exercises for stomach and glutes- I don't do random cardio, I do think I've gained a bit of muscle in my stomach and glutes.
Also, I've checked my food diary over the week and it turns out that I'm eating a bit too much sugar. Would this be why I've gained weight? Thanks everyone for the replies xx
How many calories are you eating? And I can say unless you are eating a surplus of calories, you didn't gain muscle. It's water retention if you just started to workout or do an activity you normally haven't.0 -
It might be worth mentioning now that I don't really do strength training per say, but I've started weights, and I do high intensity exercises for stomach and glutes- I don't do random cardio, I do think I've gained a bit of muscle in my stomach and glutes.
Also, I've checked my food diary over the week and it turns out that I'm eating a bit too much sugar. Would this be why I've gained weight? Thanks everyone for the replies xx
How many calories are you eating? And I can say unless you are eating a surplus of calories, you didn't gain muscle. It's water retention if you just started to workout or do an activity you normally haven't.
I've never had a huge appetite, I eat about 1300 - 1600 calories and burn 200-300 cals daily. And this is a huge change for my body because I've never been a healthy eater so my diet is alot better than it was, and I'm not new to working out but I've begun more focused and intense routines. I don't see why it's so impossible that I could've gained any muscle? :P0 -
Also, cardio is NOT king. do strength training. cardio burns calories, but it doesn't burn fat, strength training does.
OMG! My trainer and my doc have been lying to me!!!!!!!!! :sad: :huh:
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It's only been a week.
Have you been drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day?
Are you eating foods with a lot of sodium in it?
Are you drinking pop, juice, etc?0 -
Weight fluctuates, stop worrying. I bet if you had weighed yourself a day earlier you'd be under or the same aswell. You havent gained 2lbs of fat in a week. Just make sure you are doing right thing and have patience.0
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It's only been a week.
Have you been drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day?
Are you eating foods with a lot of sodium in it?
Are you drinking pop, juice, etc?
As I said, I know I wouldn't get big expectations after only a week , just curious about an unexpected weight gain that's all
I drink around 6-8 glasses of water, my sodium levels are normal but my sugar levels are bit too high. No I've substituted juices and fizzys for water. Can sugar have a big impact on weight gain?0 -
It might be worth mentioning now that I don't really do strength training per say, but I've started weights, and I do high intensity exercises for stomach and glutes- I don't do random cardio, I do think I've gained a bit of muscle in my stomach and glutes.
what is 'random cardio'?0 -
It could be a combination of several things... Could be water weight (especially if it's your TOM), gaining muscle, etc... Have you taken measurements? If not, I highly recommend it. The closer you get to goal and the more weights you do, you might see reductions in your size, but not your weight. I weigh and measure once a month on the Saturday following my TOM, so that I'm weighing in at the same point in my cycle to get the truest results. And anyway, it's only been 2 weeks, so don't give up! Sometimes it takes awhile to start seeing a loss. Good luck!0
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All calories consumed are not created equal. If you're eating a high proportion of your calories from sugar and carbohydrates you won't see the weight loss like you would from eating the same proportion of calories from protein. I have a relatively low-carb lifestyle in that I eat very little processed foods and very rarely eat foods made with sugar and/or flour. I still eat fresh veggies and fresh berries and occasionally a slice of whole-wheat bread - but other than that I avoid carbs except as the rare treat. If I want to speed up my weight loss, I will just limit my carb intake a little more. Excess carb intake can cause fluid retention - so when you limit them, it is easy to see fast "weight loss" results. I've lost over 50 pounds this way, and have kept it off for over 2 years. I'm working on my final 7 pounds right now.
I know the low-carb lifestyle is not for everyone - and I'm sure there will be plenty of people that disagree with my response, but it is what works for me. It's not a diet - it's a lifestyle...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/159463100X/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_2?ie=UTF8&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER This book explains how the liver stores excess carbs as fat and how that impacts obesity and heart disease. Interesting read.0 -
Be upset for a minute and then let it go. Keep at it for a few weeks and you may be able to answer your own question. MFP is not a fitness fad it's a math tracking tool to give you an idea of where you stand. If you are consistent and truthful with portions of food you will lose weight. Just don't give up.0
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If you were not active before and you just started working out, it's water weight. Every time I change workouts I gain a couple pounds while my muscles adjust. It happened when I went from walking to rollerblading, from pilates to 30DS, from 30DS to harder JM DVDs, and from JM DVDs to Insanity. If the change is enough to make me sore the next day, I know my weight will be up. It can stay up anywhere from 3-10 days, depending on how much harder the new workout is. Insanity was the worst.
Just keep going. Make sure you're drinking enough and getting enough protein. That helps me. In a few days your weight will be back down.0 -
We all expect and want to see immediate results especially when we make a drastic change. Our bodies take a little while to adjust. I don't look for weekly results any more, it doesn't happen on a weekly schedule, it can fluctuate up and down, especially with the water retention issues for women. Eventually you will just be looking for overall downward trends over months, not weeks.0
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Have you taken your measurements? That is one way to see results that don't always show on the scale.0
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Great think about fitness and getting healthy is it is a life long commitment, like brushing your teeth or taking a shower, everyday you get the chance to do better. Youre doing great eat less and move more youll see that scale move.0
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Weight loss is not linear, if you could see my weight loss graph, it looks like a crazy roller coaster. So many things affect weight, sodium, your time of the month, a hard workout. Just make sure you are sticking to your goals, and keep up the good work!
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One week is way too early to say. 2 lbs weight gain in the first week is possible not because you gained muscle, but more likely that you are retaining water. My first week on MFP, my weight was also slightly up. It is disappointing, but you need to stick with it for at least a few months, then if you are still not losing weight, look at your macros and make some adjustments.0
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You might be creating muscle, especially in your legs, with the cardio...which would create 'weight gain', but masking true fat loss. Honestly what is more important is fat loss. When you begin working out, and breaking and rebuilding muscle fibers, since muscle weights more than fat, you might experience weight gain. Don't give up..it's just been a week. This is a lifelong journey....so take it easy, keep doing the right things, don't weigh too often and try to invest in a body fat anaylzer..0
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You might be creating muscle, especially in your legs, with the cardio...which would create 'weight gain', but masking true fat loss. Honestly what is more important is fat loss. When you begin working out, and breaking and rebuilding muscle fibers, since muscle weights more than fat, you might experience weight gain. Don't give up..it's just been a week. This is a lifelong journey....so take it easy, keep doing the right things, don't weigh too often and try to invest in a body fat anaylzer..
Please read previous comments. It's impossible to gain muscle.
Besides, at best women only have the ability to gain about 1/2 lb of muscle per week.0
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