why am i gaining?: (

LAduke91
LAduke91 Posts: 34 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I have been really stricked starting this diet and I have only gained weight:( please check out my diary and let me know what I am doing wrong. Thank you!

I have been trying my best to eat as close as possible to my goal everyday including eating back my exercise calories.

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  • LoraF83
    LoraF83 Posts: 15,694 Member
    How long have you been logging/tracking your food?

    Did you start a new exercise routine?
  • LAduke91
    LAduke91 Posts: 34 Member
    It has been 4-5 days since I started. I did start working out more as well. Could that be it?
  • LoraF83
    LoraF83 Posts: 15,694 Member
    It has been 4-5 days since I started. I did start working out more as well. Could that be it?

    Yep. Be patient, give it time.

    If you just started exercising, you're probably retaining fluid in your muscles. Drink lots of water and be sure to take a rest day or two every week.

    Also, your sodium is on the high side. Cut down on that and you'll retain less fluid.

    How much have you gained?
  • Koldnomore
    Koldnomore Posts: 1,613 Member
    It's normal. 4-5 days is not a long enough time to judge your progress. Here is a good article about gaining weight when you start working out: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/595473-why-the-scale-goes-up-with-a-new-workout-program-must-read
  • _MG_
    _MG_ Posts: 453 Member
    Because it's only been 4-5 days.

    Relax, slow down. Weigh/measure all your food then log it. Track your exercise and log it. Maintain a calorie deficit and you WILL lose weight.

    This isn't a sprint - it's for life. Weigh comes off slowly wherever it wants to. You have be patient and dedicated. You will lose weight, you will gain weight, but it will go away.

    Be patient and stick with it.
  • I_Will_End_You
    I_Will_End_You Posts: 4,397 Member
    What everyone else said.


    And if in a couple weeks, you're still gaining, it's because you're eating too much.
  • LAduke91
    LAduke91 Posts: 34 Member
    Y'all are awesome! Makes me feel so much better! I will defiantly take yalls advice ????

    Keep up the great and amazing work everyone!
  • Tedebearduff
    Tedebearduff Posts: 1,155 Member
    It has been 4-5 days since I started. I did start working out more as well. Could that be it?

    Really ???

    Give it 5-6 weeks until you see a difference.

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