Gained weight so far ... I hate exercise

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  • 1princesswarrior
    1princesswarrior Posts: 1,242 Member
    Well, a week and a half later, I've started exercising (cardio and strength) and now I've GAINED ANOTHER POUND!! Very disheartening. That's it - I'm going to keep track of my measurements instead of my weight (more concerned about that anyway) I'm also going to set this thing to lose more weight each week - I think the calories are set too high. grumble grumble grrr.....

    Are you weighing and measuring all of your food? And logging everything consistently and accurately?

    Weight loss is 90% diet and 10% exercise. What about your sodium levels? That will really screw with the scale. And potty habits. My weight will fluctuate by 5 lbs a day. Please do take measurements as that will help ease your mind.

    Also before you do anything drastic make sure you are not underestimating calories and overestimating exercise burns. Check out these links:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1235566-so-you-re-new-here
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1234699-logging-accurately-step-by-step-guide
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/872212-you-re-probably-eating-more-than-you-think

    They are incredibly helpful.
  • earthboundmisfit
    earthboundmisfit Posts: 192 Member
    I enjoy to walking, running and kickboxing. I'm not wild about strength training but I do it anyway because adding muscle mass really boosts my metabolism. Sometimes you have to bite the bullet and just do it, if you want results. I agree it's a good idea not to go by the scale alone, you have to take measurements and see if your clothes fit better to find out if you're losing fat.
  • lbelanus1
    lbelanus1 Posts: 1
    A lot of times the weight gain is actually water weight that your muscles are retaining. Your body is getting use to the strenuous work you are putting it through. It will eventually get use to it, and you will lose that water weight. Give your body a good 4 weeks to get use to it. I had the same problem when I started T25! I went 6 weeks without losing anything, and then it finally started to drop. Also, make sure you are drinking lots of water (at least half your body weight) and refueling your body after your workouts with a small snack like fruit, or peanut butter, or Shakeology! Good luck! It will happen :)
  • Calliope610
    Calliope610 Posts: 3,783 Member
    A lot of times the weight gain is actually water weight that your muscles are retaining. Your body is getting use to the strenuous work you are putting it through. It will eventually get use to it, and you will lose that water weight. Give your body a good 4 weeks to get use to it. I had the same problem when I started T25! I went 6 weeks without losing anything, and then it finally started to drop. Also, make sure you are drinking lots of water (at least half your body weight) and refueling your body after your workouts with a small snack like fruit, or peanut butter, or Shakeology! Good luck! It will happen :)

    fruit - yes, peanut butter - you bet!, Shakeology - no, never
  • GoForLew
    GoForLew Posts: 22
    Measurements are the best way to track weight loss. The reason being is that muscle ways more than fat, so while you may be losing inches, you might be gaining weight. I have this same problem when I am exercising. I almost never lose actual weight, but my inches go down.
  • workout_ninja
    workout_ninja Posts: 524 Member
    when I started running, I hated every damn minute - now if I don't run 6 days a week I get cranky and irritable. Its all about being committed and sticking with it. I don't know where I would be without running (actually I know exactly where I would be - 60lbs heavier!!). Start exercising, stick with it and the button in your head will click!

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