Gaining size with heavy lifting!! HELP!!

cherriegh
cherriegh Posts: 196 Member
edited January 10 in Fitness and Exercise
I've been doing heavy training for a while and yes i've toned up and firmed up big time but problem is i'm gaining weight AND size!! my thighs are becoming more big...

I'm logging eating under 1500 low carb, high protein with only weekends as higher calorie days and do HIIT. What shud i do?? I'm a size bigger pants are more tighter and measured today since i didnt train so not swollen.....

Help!!

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  • lilpoindexter
    lilpoindexter Posts: 1,123 Member
    Stop weight lifting so much and do some damn cardio.
  • AnvilHead
    AnvilHead Posts: 18,343 Member
    You're not putting on muscle while in a caloric deficit. The weight/size gain is from water/glycogen retention in your muscles as a reaction to the workout. It will subside after a few weeks.
  • Crankstr
    Crankstr Posts: 3,958 Member
    You're not putting on muscle while in a caloric deficit. The weight/size gain is from water/glycogen retention in your muscles as a reaction to the workout. It will subside after a few weeks.

    :flowerforyou:
  • Crankstr
    Crankstr Posts: 3,958 Member
    Stop weight lifting so much and do some damn cardio.

    :angry:
  • Lift_This_
    Lift_This_ Posts: 2,756 Member
    You're not putting on muscle while in a caloric deficit. The weight/size gain is from water/glycogen retention in your muscles as a reaction to the workout. It will subside after a few weeks.

    :flowerforyou:

    :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :drinker:
  • Mutant13
    Mutant13 Posts: 2,485 Member
    You're not putting on muscle while in a caloric deficit. The weight/size gain is from water/glycogen retention in your muscles as a reaction to the workout. It will subside after a few weeks.

    :flowerforyou:

    :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :drinker:

    Have some more freaking flowers.
    This.
  • Mutant13
    Mutant13 Posts: 2,485 Member
    Stop weight lifting so much and do some damn cardio.

    Except dont.
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    You're not putting on muscle while in a caloric deficit. The weight/size gain is from water/glycogen retention in your muscles as a reaction to the workout. It will subside after a few weeks.

    Yep
  • geekyjock76
    geekyjock76 Posts: 2,720 Member
    You're not putting on muscle while in a caloric deficit. The weight/size gain is from water/glycogen retention in your muscles as a reaction to the workout. It will subside after a few weeks.

    :flowerforyou:

    :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :drinker:

    Have some more freaking flowers.
    This.
    Relax and enjoy more flowers and a sexier bod. If you took a few days of rest, you'd notice your measurements would decrease thereby proving the above point. Focus on all the other positives you noted as progress.
  • originalcookiemonster
    originalcookiemonster Posts: 278
    Stop weight lifting so much and do some damn cardio.

    :grumble: :huh:

    Don't listen to this. Seriously. Its water retention. I'm going through it now. It will subside I promise. Keep at it! And good for you for lifting!!! :)

    And yes, have some more flowers
    :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
  • ecw3780
    ecw3780 Posts: 608 Member
    drink lots of water, watch your sodium, get some good protein after your work outs, and just keep at it. My thighs did get bigger, but they don't jiggle, so I'm down with that. Also, 20 grams of protein at every meal helped me.
    Also, make sure you are eating enough. Do you have a heart rate monitor or something to track how much you are burning.
  • MidwestAngel
    MidwestAngel Posts: 1,897 Member
    You're not putting on muscle while in a caloric deficit. The weight/size gain is from water/glycogen retention in your muscles as a reaction to the workout. It will subside after a few weeks.

    :flowerforyou:

    :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :drinker:

    Have some more freaking flowers.
    This.
    Relax and enjoy more flowers and a sexier bod. If you took a few days of rest, you'd notice your measurements would decrease thereby proving the above point. Focus on all the other positives you noted as progress.
    I don't think this could be quoted enough.
  • Rachaelluvszipped
    Rachaelluvszipped Posts: 768 Member
    Breathe..its all part of the process..

    Keep weight training

    H.I.I.T. is an amazing cardio! How long have you been at this...working out /eating?
  • cbarn025
    cbarn025 Posts: 939 Member
    Up your water intake. Your body will then retain less water and that should help that go away.
  • chubbygirl253
    chubbygirl253 Posts: 1,309 Member
    Since we know women cannot get bulky naturally and while eating at a deficit, I agree it's water. So I'm curious how long it took you to get so hulky and bulky? And could you post a pic of this unwanted, accidentally bulky muscle? Like unicorns in the mist, I just love to see the incredible and unbelievable. I mean, I believe you... but I also believe in bigfoot and aliens. (Which I find both to be more probable than natural accidental hulk women. Just sayin)
  • 1ConcreteGirl
    1ConcreteGirl Posts: 3,677 Member
    When I started working with weights, it took me four months for my body to chill out and actually start getting smaller. Granted, I wasn't tracking my food at the time, but it's definitely tough to stick with something for that long when you see no change. Don't worry about it, OP. Trust the system. It works.
  • FullOfWin
    FullOfWin Posts: 1,414 Member
    Stop weight lifting so much and do some damn cardio.

    So definitive for such a completely wrong answer
  • 1ConcreteGirl
    1ConcreteGirl Posts: 3,677 Member
    Stop weight lifting so much and do some damn cardio.

    This actually says, "Derp derp derppity derp derp derpping derp."
  • FullOfWin
    FullOfWin Posts: 1,414 Member
    Stop weight lifting so much and do some damn cardio.

    This actually says, "Derp derp derppity derp derp derpping derp."

    I'm pretty sure you missed a herp derivitave or two
  • cherriegh
    cherriegh Posts: 196 Member
    Thank you so much you all are great!!! Its been weeks and I'll keep at it but how long does it take to shrink the water retention? i also drink like 3L of water a day....

    it just never took me long to slim down before with just cardio but i was flabby, and its only my thighs with a problem but they dnt jiggle or wiggle and my butt is firmer and rounder.....

    I was really paicking but thanks um calmer and more relaxed now thought i was doing something wrong :happy: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
  • Rachaelluvszipped
    Rachaelluvszipped Posts: 768 Member
    Ok good.. I try and drink a gallon of water per day..working out a ton..ur body needs the hydration...thats about 16 glasses of 8 oz. Each
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