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weight gain before loss?

spacewhalecx
spacewhalecx Posts: 1
edited February 18 in Getting Started
I've been working out for about a week now, and although thats not very long, I'm concerned with the fact that I've seemed to gain weight. I've been eating healthier but I've still gained a pound and a half. Is that normal?

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  • KarenJanine
    KarenJanine Posts: 3,497 Member
    If you are accurately logging and sticking to your calorie goal, then this increase will just be a water fluctuation.
  • ohiowhthse
    ohiowhthse Posts: 38
    If you're exercising more, make sure you're drinking A LOT of water. Flushing your body and keeping those joints and muscles hydrated. 64oz is good goal...
  • shadow2soul
    shadow2soul Posts: 7,692 Member
    I've been working out for about a week now, and although thats not very long, I'm concerned with the fact that I've seemed to gain weight. I've been eating healthier but I've still gained a pound and a half. Is that normal?

    It is not uncommon to have a slight gain show on the scale after starting a new workout routine. This is just your body holding onto water for muscle repairs. It will come right back off. This happens to me anytime I change up my workout routine.
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