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laurenlkane
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Good Morning
I am hoping for friendly and helpful responses.
I started my workout routine at the beginning of this year, so about 8 months now. 3-4 days of cardio and 4-5 strength training days a week. I started off around 111-113 and I'm now at 118-120. Petite 5'3
I have been tracking my meals and have not increased calories. I also cut out alcohol awhile back.
Any feedback is appreciated
I am hoping for friendly and helpful responses.
I started my workout routine at the beginning of this year, so about 8 months now. 3-4 days of cardio and 4-5 strength training days a week. I started off around 111-113 and I'm now at 118-120. Petite 5'3
I have been tracking my meals and have not increased calories. I also cut out alcohol awhile back.
Any feedback is appreciated
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What was your initial intent with your calorie goal? Lose or gain? If you meant to lose you must be eating more than you think.1
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Most people typically pick up about 4lbs or so of water weight when doing a lifting program. The rest of the weight could be a combo of muscle and fat, it is hard to say without more information. Were you eating at a deficit? wereyou tryign to gain, maintain or cut?1
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I gained 10 pounds in a year and I solely weight train. Are you happy with how your body looks? That's the important part--not your weight. I'm cutting some weight right now for more muscle definition, but I'm overall pretty happy with what I've got going on
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5 lbs in 8 months sounds pretty solid if you're lifting.1
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5 lbs in 8 months sounds pretty solid if you're lifting.
Not if she's not eating at surplus. That much muscle won't be added unless she is.
OP, I'd have to guess that you're really eating more than you think you are. It could also just be persistent water gain due to muscle repair.
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5 lbs in 8 months sounds pretty solid if you're lifting.
Not if she's not eating at surplus. That much muscle won't be added unless she is.
OP, I'd have to guess that you're really eating more than you think you are. It could also just be persistent water gain due to muscle repair.
dude what1 -
Thanks for the input everyone0
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5 lbs in 8 months sounds pretty solid if you're lifting.
Not if she's not eating at surplus. That much muscle won't be added unless she is.
OP, I'd have to guess that you're really eating more than you think you are. It could also just be persistent water gain due to muscle repair.
dude what
shes saying to get that much muscle you need to be eating in a surplus0 -
5 lbs in 8 months sounds pretty solid if you're lifting.
Not if she's not eating at surplus. That much muscle won't be added unless she is.
OP, I'd have to guess that you're really eating more than you think you are. It could also just be persistent water gain due to muscle repair.
dude what
You may be right. I may need to keep a better record of what I'm actually eating. I also don't think I was eating complete meals at my lower weight.
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CharlieBeansmomTracey wrote: »5 lbs in 8 months sounds pretty solid if you're lifting.
Not if she's not eating at surplus. That much muscle won't be added unless she is.
OP, I'd have to guess that you're really eating more than you think you are. It could also just be persistent water gain due to muscle repair.
dude what
shes saying to get that much muscle you need to be eating in a surplus
The what comes from the fact the OP never stated what their goal was or what energy state their calories where in. The OP is probably in a very small surplus based on that much gain over that period of time.
OP, what are you goals? Also, do you follow a structured lifting routine? If not, I highly suggest one. If you want to maximize strength and potential muscle gains, then a 3 day full body routine would be ideal. Below is a good list of programs.
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p10 -
Try weighing after rest days. I've found that weight after a lifting day can shoot up due to water retention [I've gained six pounds after a lifting day before, only to have it drop off after a rest day].3
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5 lbs in 8 months sounds pretty solid if you're lifting.
Not if she's not eating at surplus. That much muscle won't be added unless she is.
OP, I'd have to guess that you're really eating more than you think you are. It could also just be persistent water gain due to muscle repair.
As she is gaining weight over an extended period of time then it's a reasonable assumption she is in fact in a surplus.2 -
CharlieBeansmomTracey wrote: »5 lbs in 8 months sounds pretty solid if you're lifting.
Not if she's not eating at surplus. That much muscle won't be added unless she is.
OP, I'd have to guess that you're really eating more than you think you are. It could also just be persistent water gain due to muscle repair.
dude what
shes saying to get that much muscle you need to be eating in a surplus
The what comes from the fact the OP never stated what their goal was or what energy state their calories where in. The OP is probably in a very small surplus based on that much gain over that period of time.
OP, what are you goals? Also, do you follow a structured lifting routine? If not, I highly suggest one. If you want to maximize strength and potential muscle gains, then a 3 day full body routine would be ideal. Below is a good list of programs.
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p1
I agree with what you are saying. just was letting the person know what the op meant by what they said about it.0 -
CharlieBeansmomTracey wrote: »CharlieBeansmomTracey wrote: »5 lbs in 8 months sounds pretty solid if you're lifting.
Not if she's not eating at surplus. That much muscle won't be added unless she is.
OP, I'd have to guess that you're really eating more than you think you are. It could also just be persistent water gain due to muscle repair.
dude what
shes saying to get that much muscle you need to be eating in a surplus
The what comes from the fact the OP never stated what their goal was or what energy state their calories where in. The OP is probably in a very small surplus based on that much gain over that period of time.
OP, what are you goals? Also, do you follow a structured lifting routine? If not, I highly suggest one. If you want to maximize strength and potential muscle gains, then a 3 day full body routine would be ideal. Below is a good list of programs.
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p1
I agree with what you are saying. just was letting the person know what the op meant by what they said about it.
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CharlieBeansmomTracey wrote: »CharlieBeansmomTracey wrote: »5 lbs in 8 months sounds pretty solid if you're lifting.
Not if she's not eating at surplus. That much muscle won't be added unless she is.
OP, I'd have to guess that you're really eating more than you think you are. It could also just be persistent water gain due to muscle repair.
dude what
shes saying to get that much muscle you need to be eating in a surplus
The what comes from the fact the OP never stated what their goal was or what energy state their calories where in. The OP is probably in a very small surplus based on that much gain over that period of time.
OP, what are you goals? Also, do you follow a structured lifting routine? If not, I highly suggest one. If you want to maximize strength and potential muscle gains, then a 3 day full body routine would be ideal. Below is a good list of programs.
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p1
I agree with what you are saying. just was letting the person know what the op meant by what they said about it.
lol
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CharlieBeansmomTracey wrote: »CharlieBeansmomTracey wrote: »5 lbs in 8 months sounds pretty solid if you're lifting.
Not if she's not eating at surplus. That much muscle won't be added unless she is.
OP, I'd have to guess that you're really eating more than you think you are. It could also just be persistent water gain due to muscle repair.
dude what
shes saying to get that much muscle you need to be eating in a surplus
The what comes from the fact the OP never stated what their goal was or what energy state their calories where in. The OP is probably in a very small surplus based on that much gain over that period of time.
OP, what are you goals? Also, do you follow a structured lifting routine? If not, I highly suggest one. If you want to maximize strength and potential muscle gains, then a 3 day full body routine would be ideal. Below is a good list of programs.
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p1
I agree with what you are saying. just was letting the person know what the op meant by what they said about it.
Thanks, that's exactly what I was saying.
The OP didn't state enough information about her actual goals other than the assertion that she hadn't changed her calories. That led me to assume that she was wondering why she's gaining weight if she's not eating more.
My response to the "5 lbs in 8 months sounds pretty solid if you're lifting. " comment was geared towards that. It's a great gain, for sure, if you're trying but the OP seemed to think she was still eating at a deficit.laurenlkane wrote: »5 lbs in 8 months sounds pretty solid if you're lifting.
Not if she's not eating at surplus. That much muscle won't be added unless she is.
OP, I'd have to guess that you're really eating more than you think you are. It could also just be persistent water gain due to muscle repair.
dude what
You may be right. I may need to keep a better record of what I'm actually eating. I also don't think I was eating complete meals at my lower weight.
The good news is, you haven't wasted effort since you've undoubtedly gained some muscle over the past few months. If you cut back on calories and keep lifting you should shed fat and look better at your lower weight.2 -
it could be too much weight training, as this happened to me i was doing 2kettle bell classes week, body pump, spin twice then 3-4 cardio classes i gained huge amount muscle to broke my classes down and did more running that worked for me x1
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hanwatts2016 wrote: »it could be too much weight training, as this happened to me i was doing 2kettle bell classes week, body pump, spin twice then 3-4 cardio classes i gained huge amount muscle to broke my classes down and did more running that worked for me x
"Too much" weight training doesn't cause weight gain if you're eating at a caloric deficit. It doesn't work like that. You can't really build muscle unless you're eating more calories than you burn. While eating to lose weight strength training helps you maintain more of the muscle you already have.1 -
Sorry I was not clear about my goals but I truly appreciate all the feedback.0
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hanwatts2016 wrote: »it could be too much weight training, as this happened to me i was doing 2kettle bell classes week, body pump, spin twice then 3-4 cardio classes i gained huge amount muscle to broke my classes down and did more running that worked for me x
"Too much" weight training doesn't cause weight gain if you're eating at a caloric deficit. It doesn't work like that. You can't really build muscle unless you're eating more calories than you burn. While eating to lose weight strength training helps you maintain more of the muscle you already have.
Well you can gain muscle in a deficit. It is just not as ideal and not at the rate you woulf in a surplus.0
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