Why am i gaining?

meekamichellex0
meekamichellex0 Posts: 4 Member
edited December 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Ive been following the same diet and workout routine for a while..i switch up my cardio all the time(running,stair master,elliptical,hiking) & also have a strict diet. I havent changed what i eat or the amount at all. But i gained ablut 3 pounds..i know thats not alot at all but its been like this for 2 weeks!! Tmi but It was my time of the month last week but its been over for like 5 days so what going on;( any thougts?

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  • Sinistrous
    Sinistrous Posts: 5,589 Member
    Has it yet been. . You know. .. that time? Take that into consideration.
  • punkrockgoth
    punkrockgoth Posts: 534 Member
    If you are actually gaining, it's because you are eating more than you are burning. Are you weighing all your portions? Is it your time of month?
  • meekamichellex0
    meekamichellex0 Posts: 4 Member
    punkrockgoth wrote: »
    If you are actually gaining, it's because you are eating more than you are burning. Are you weighing all your portions? Is it your time of month?
    It was last week but its been over for like 5 days ugh lol
  • beastmode_kitty
    beastmode_kitty Posts: 845 Member
    meekamichellex0 wrote: »
    Ive been following the same diet and workout routine for a while..i switch up my cardio all the time(running,stair master,elliptical,hiking) & also have a strict diet. I havent changed what i eat or the amount at all. But i gained ablut 3 pounds..i know thats not alot at all but its been like this for 2 weeks!! Tmi but It was my time of the month last week but its been over for like 5 days so what going on;( any thougts?

    It's probably because you've been following the same diet and routine for awhile. Gotta change things up. Your body adapts to things. Time to shock it.
  • shadow2soul
    shadow2soul Posts: 7,692 Member
    Do you use a food scale?
    What about sodium?
    Did you increase your intensity in your workouts?
  • meekamichellex0
    meekamichellex0 Posts: 4 Member
    SezxyStef wrote: »
    beastmode_kitty wrote: »
    meekamichellex0 wrote: »
    Ive been following the same diet and workout routine for a while..i switch up my cardio all the time(running,stair master,elliptical,hiking) & also have a strict diet. I havent changed what i eat or the amount at all. But i gained ablut 3 pounds..i know thats not alot at all but its been like this for 2 weeks!! Tmi but It was my time of the month last week but its been over for like 5 days so what going on;( any thougts?

    It's probably because you've been following the same diet and routine for awhile. Gotta change things up. Your body adapts to things. Time to shock it.

    really? this myth is still holding...

    OP weight loss is not linear and there could be a lot of reasons you are gaining.

    Start with the obvious

    Eating more than you think...do you log accurately and consistently using a food scale and correct entries?
    Are you eating back exercise calories? if so how many? and how are they recorded?
    Water retention...have you had a lot of sodium lately? have you started a new exercise?
    Are you stressed? Cortisol causes water retention.


    Im always stresssed dude haha i dont use a food scale but i measure my food out with a measuring cup? Like cereal and i use table spoons when eating peanut butter or something. Stuff like that so i know im eating the right amount of calories. I eat whole grain bread & protein bars which im guessing the amount of calories is correct since its all on the package?
  • Maxematics
    Maxematics Posts: 2,287 Member
    edited April 2016
    meekamichellex0 wrote: »
    SezxyStef wrote: »
    beastmode_kitty wrote: »
    meekamichellex0 wrote: »
    Ive been following the same diet and workout routine for a while..i switch up my cardio all the time(running,stair master,elliptical,hiking) & also have a strict diet. I havent changed what i eat or the amount at all. But i gained ablut 3 pounds..i know thats not alot at all but its been like this for 2 weeks!! Tmi but It was my time of the month last week but its been over for like 5 days so what going on;( any thougts?

    It's probably because you've been following the same diet and routine for awhile. Gotta change things up. Your body adapts to things. Time to shock it.

    really? this myth is still holding...

    OP weight loss is not linear and there could be a lot of reasons you are gaining.

    Start with the obvious

    Eating more than you think...do you log accurately and consistently using a food scale and correct entries?
    Are you eating back exercise calories? if so how many? and how are they recorded?
    Water retention...have you had a lot of sodium lately? have you started a new exercise?
    Are you stressed? Cortisol causes water retention.


    Im always stresssed dude haha i dont use a food scale but i measure my food out with a measuring cup? Like cereal and i use table spoons when eating peanut butter or something. Stuff like that so i know im eating the right amount of calories. I eat whole grain bread & protein bars which im guessing the amount of calories is correct since its all on the package?

    Nope, measuring cups and tablespoons are off by a lot; you'd be surprised how much a tablespoon of peanut butter actually is. Also, nutritional information on the package is off by a lot. I've had protein bars that were an extra 50 calories due to the difference in grams. If you don't have much to lose, a food scale is key for weight loss.
  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,267 Member
    meekamichellex0 wrote: »
    SezxyStef wrote: »
    beastmode_kitty wrote: »
    meekamichellex0 wrote: »
    Ive been following the same diet and workout routine for a while..i switch up my cardio all the time(running,stair master,elliptical,hiking) & also have a strict diet. I havent changed what i eat or the amount at all. But i gained ablut 3 pounds..i know thats not alot at all but its been like this for 2 weeks!! Tmi but It was my time of the month last week but its been over for like 5 days so what going on;( any thougts?

    It's probably because you've been following the same diet and routine for awhile. Gotta change things up. Your body adapts to things. Time to shock it.

    really? this myth is still holding...

    OP weight loss is not linear and there could be a lot of reasons you are gaining.

    Start with the obvious

    Eating more than you think...do you log accurately and consistently using a food scale and correct entries?
    Are you eating back exercise calories? if so how many? and how are they recorded?
    Water retention...have you had a lot of sodium lately? have you started a new exercise?
    Are you stressed? Cortisol causes water retention.


    Im always stresssed dude haha i dont use a food scale but i measure my food out with a measuring cup? Like cereal and i use table spoons when eating peanut butter or something. Stuff like that so i know im eating the right amount of calories. I eat whole grain bread & protein bars which im guessing the amount of calories is correct since its all on the package?

    nope....to the bolded food labels can be off as much as 10%...

    And let me tell you a secret...your serving of cereal which is 3/4 cup or 125G...125 grams is less than 3/4cup.

    1/2c of cottage cheese vs 125g...125g is a lot more than 1/2c.

    peanut butter is the worst...

    Stress raises cortisol which makes us hold water which can mask weight loss or make it appear we have gained...

    But that being said start with the weighing vs measuring...you will find a huge difference.
  • KetoTeacher
    KetoTeacher Posts: 163 Member
    Could you be gaining muscle? Muscle weighs more than fat.
  • RoxieDawn
    RoxieDawn Posts: 15,488 Member
    edited April 2016
    OP if you are measuring food using cups and measuring spoons, stop that. You need a food scale.

    Now 3 pounds in two weeks is about 10000 calories above your "maintenance", not your MFP deficit setup to count calories. I am pretty sure if you have been here trying to loose you did not even over measure food by this amount.

    How about tracking your weight daily/weekly and keep in mind water retention due to sodium, carbs, time of the month and changes in exercise all cause water fluctuations. There really is two times a month a female will retail water due to hormones and that during the follicular and leutial phases during the month.

    Track your trends using the scale, body measurements and how you look and feel in your clothes.
  • Maxematics
    Maxematics Posts: 2,287 Member
    TommieCarrol wrote: »
    Could you be gaining muscle? Muscle weighs more than fat.

    OP is not gaining muscle eating at a calorie deficit and doing cardio.
  • LivingtheLeanDream
    LivingtheLeanDream Posts: 13,342 Member
    OP - you 'don't use a food scale' to quote you, well there's your problem right there! you are eating more than you think... (using cups to measure is just not accurate)
    During TOM is natural to weigh a little heavier for around 5 to 7 days.
  • Alluminati
    Alluminati Posts: 6,208 Member
    TommieCarrol wrote: »
    Could you be gaining muscle? Muscle weighs more than fat.

    She won't be gaining muscle on a stair master or elliptical. Most likely her logging is off.
  • brb_2013
    brb_2013 Posts: 1,197 Member
    meekamichellex0 wrote: »
    SezxyStef wrote: »
    beastmode_kitty wrote: »
    meekamichellex0 wrote: »
    Ive been following the same diet and workout routine for a while..i switch up my cardio all the time(running,stair master,elliptical,hiking) & also have a strict diet. I havent changed what i eat or the amount at all. But i gained ablut 3 pounds..i know thats not alot at all but its been like this for 2 weeks!! Tmi but It was my time of the month last week but its been over for like 5 days so what going on;( any thougts?

    It's probably because you've been following the same diet and routine for awhile. Gotta change things up. Your body adapts to things. Time to shock it.

    really? this myth is still holding...

    OP weight loss is not linear and there could be a lot of reasons you are gaining.

    Start with the obvious

    Eating more than you think...do you log accurately and consistently using a food scale and correct entries?
    Are you eating back exercise calories? if so how many? and how are they recorded?
    Water retention...have you had a lot of sodium lately? have you started a new exercise?
    Are you stressed? Cortisol causes water retention.


    Im always stresssed dude haha i dont use a food scale but i measure my food out with a measuring cup? Like cereal and i use table spoons when eating peanut butter or something. Stuff like that so i know im eating the right amount of calories. I eat whole grain bread & protein bars which im guessing the amount of calories is correct since its all on the package?

    You haven't heard how inaccurate measuring cups are? Compare one cup to the proper serving size in grams as listed on the label and you'll probably see why. It's likely your BMR has dropped as you've lost weight and needs less to maintain now, so you're over eating. The food hasn't changed but your body has.
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