Gaining muscle weight

Lo65
Lo65 Posts: 33
in Fitness and Exercise
Hi!
I am gaining muscle weight. I know that this is a good thing. I started a month ago from very sedentary, I mean disabled, no job, 2-3 naps a day, no exercise at all, 2-3 hours at a desk was about all I could manage before needing a break...

Now I managed my first Fitbit 10000 steps yesterday, I am taking no naps, doing a few weight exercises, on a diet, off or getting off most of my meds. I am also sleeping much less. This is a very good thing!

My question is this. I have gained 2 pounds. Do I loose them on the 8 pounds that I have lost?

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  • FitMrsR
    FitMrsR Posts: 226 Member
    Not to be discouraging but it's more likely that you're body is retaining water. When you start a new exercise program your muscles stores water to help them recover. It's extremely hard for women to gain muscle and if you're not lifting heavy and in a calorie surplus you won't be gaining it. Lifting in a deficit is still great though because it helps maintain muscle mass while losing fat so win win :) just keep up with your exercise routine and the 'extra weight' will go soon.
  • kganc001
    kganc001 Posts: 317
    The glycogen in your muscles is binding with water to promote muscle repair. Don't worry, it'll fluctuate and eventually come off. :) Your calorie deficit and getting moving is ample enough to help push you over the hump, just be patient. :)

    ETA: The first 4-6 weeks of my journey, I roller coastered all over the scale, up 5 pounds, down 3, up 1, down 4, etc. It was crazy. But eventually it stabilizes...or at least doesn't fluctuate nearly as much! :)

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