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How do I lose weight...

BrandNewFabulousMe
BrandNewFabulousMe Posts: 259
edited February 5 in Fitness and Exercise
And still exercise? the moment I started exercising 2 weeks ago I've been gaining weight. should I do low, low impact until I start losing really good or will it kick back in after a period of time? I understand the whole water retention in the muscle thing, I'm not asking about that... i simply want to know how does weight loss continue with exercising or do I push through it and it will kick back in? Just simply asking.. thanks!

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  • lucan07
    lucan07 Posts: 509
    If your muscles are sore they will retain water to repair but that doesn't normally last long, keep going I had same problem now losing 3lbs a week. Effort = Results.
  • BrandNewFabulousMe
    BrandNewFabulousMe Posts: 259
    If your muscles are sore they will retain water to repair but that doesn't normally last long, keep going I had same problem now losing 3lbs a week. Effort = Results.

    there's hope! Thank you ;)
  • mreeves261
    mreeves261 Posts: 728 Member
    You lose weight by eating at a caloric deficit. Exercise helps you A) create a larger deficit B) keep you from looking like you are wearing a saggy skin suit C) improve your heart and lung function (cardio workouts) D) improve bone density and joint health (real strength training).

    There is a place where strength and cardio should balance. It's not the same for every individual. Should you wait until you've lost weight to do either of them? NO, ABSOLUTELY NOT!!! Exercise NOW for your health. Eat for your weight loss. The 2 will meet and you will be happy with the results.
  • wannabpiper
    wannabpiper Posts: 402 Member
    If your muscles are sore they will retain water to repair but that doesn't normally last long, keep going I had same problem now losing 3lbs a week. Effort = Results.

    Holy cow; that answers the question as to why the scale showed a two pound gain after I ran and got very sore hips. Thx!
  • Ant_the_old_keith_lemon
    Ant_the_old_keith_lemon Posts: 272 Member
    Exercise NOW for your health. Eat for your weight loss.

    The two golden rules of healthy living....
  • Mokey41
    Mokey41 Posts: 5,769 Member
    Exercise doesn't make you gain weight. You may experience a small amount of water weight gain for a week or two as muscles repair. You lose weight by eating at a deficit. Are you eating back the exercise calories? Over estimating calorie burn and eating those calories can throw off your whole budget. Do you weigh and measure all your food and log everything?
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