Working out makes me gain weight.
Lolbit
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Hey guys,
I'm a bit confused. I'm trying to loose weight since november and now I started working out. I did some HIT Training witg weight training two days ago. Today I weighed in and actually gained 3lbs.
Shouldnt it be other way round?
Thanks for the help.
I'm a bit confused. I'm trying to loose weight since november and now I started working out. I did some HIT Training witg weight training two days ago. Today I weighed in and actually gained 3lbs.
Shouldnt it be other way round?
Thanks for the help.
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One data point doesn't tell the full story. If you're in a deficit you'll lose weight over time. Just keep at it.5
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When starting a new exercise regime, the body will retain water. You have not gained weight, you're just temporarily retaining water. This is quite normal. Keep going and the weight will come back down. You will lose weight if your logging is accurate.12
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First, your weight can fluctuate by 3 pounds for a lot of reasons - eating more salt or carbs than usual (even if it's still a reasonable amount), time of month for women, and more.
But one reason for weight fluctuations can be new workouts. If you work out hard enough to require some muscle repair, your body holds onto a little extra water to use in doing that muscle repair. It's not fat gain. It's a good thing.
If you didn't eat an amount that would cause you to gain fat (cheat days or whatever), then the gain is water weight. It'll drop off soon, and you'll see any fat loss it may've been masking. Don't worry about it, just stay the healthy course.
And don't stop drinking plenty of water. Perhaps counter-intuitively, drinking enough water actually can help water weight drop off.6 -
Hey guys,
I'm a bit confused. I'm trying to loose weight since november and now I started working out. I did some HIT Training witg weight training two days ago. Today I weighed in and actually gained 3lbs.
Shouldnt it be other way round?
Thanks for the help.
Maybe ur eating too much calories. But sometimes when you first start strength training you retain water for a month or more. It eventually goes away.2 -
If this is the beginning, it's probably just water retention. Depending on how long you've been working out, it could be muscle too, as muscle is heavier than fat. Definitely nothing more annoying or discouraging than to start a workout plan to lose weight, only to see the numbers go up. I get it. But trust the process -- if your diet is right and you're working out, you'll start to see that weight come down. Lastly, It's best to focus more on how your body looks than the number on the scale. Of course you want that number to go down, but you can lose 10+ pounds and still have the exact same body composition (muscle and fat) that you had before. Just try to focus on how much better you feel and the physical changes in your body composition. That will be more a testament to your fitness than the number on the scale. You'll get there, you can do it!
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As other have stated when you start a new training program it is normal to retain a lite bit of water. Also weight naturally fluctuates. Mine changes 3-4lbs depending on time of day and when I have TOM it can jump up by as much as 10lb for a few days.
If you are in a deficit you will lose but don't expect it to be a consistent amount with no ups and downs. Its the trend over time that matters. And with strength training you will look tighter and more toned as you lose. You are doing the right things.1 -
Wow, thanks for all the replies, never expected that much feedback. I guess it is water, then. I feel sore as hell all over my body so that would explain it. I'll just keep doing what I'm doing. Also, maybe anyone got some tips for muscle soreness?
I keep massaging it and cooling it from time to time. 1 -
For sore muscles: Stretching, foam roller, self-massage (by hand, tennis ball, lacrosse ball, even a rolling pin from the kitchen), warm bath, Jacuzzi, drink plenty of water, keep moving (mild things, like walking/stretching, instead of sitting still for long periods and letting things tighten up), cold pack (best right after workout IME), heating pad, some people like Arnica ointment/gel (some say it's woo), OTC liniments/muscle-rubs, some people even take OTC pain relievers (I don't).
Keep working out, too, as long as you're just sore, not injured: The first couple workouts are the worst, then your body starts to adapt to the particular thing and it's not as severe even if you're increasing weight/volume. Stopping & restarting just puts you through the start-up phase over and over. But do take a rest day (for the particular body parts) between workouts of the same muscle groups, if you're working hard enough to have sore muscles.0 -
Will try some of these ideas, thank you. I've got a foam roller, so I'll try that in a few mins.
I'm not really injured, I just cant really stretch out my left arm, it's the worst from all of my entire body. I had that one year ago when I went to the gym and overdid it a little bit, lol. I'll leave out the arm tomorrow in my next workout.0 -
Yup, water retention, I can gain up to 6lb through unaccustomed exertion, it's normal and temporary.3
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my weight fluctuates up to 7 pounds on any given day.
its just water retention.0 -
The sore arm will be retaining water too, it's necessary for the healing process whenever you hurt yourself.1
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Sounds like you had a really good workout! Your muscles will feel better in a few days. Epsom salts in the bath is meant to help.
I am going to start weight training again soon and have the same beginners' aches and pains to look forward too!2 -
Water weight0
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Interestingly enough, just had a discussion about this at hospital at my check up with the dietitian, she said to aim to eat 90% protein, and to work with weights on your legs and your arm muscle, she explained that as you gain muscle you will start losing the fat. She also said that in the beginning you will put on weight, but then when it starts working for you the weight will come off and produce a leaner you. Hope all she said was true and encouraging for you.1
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Drink more water. That will help with the soreness and make you less hungry0
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Interestingly enough, just had a discussion about this at hospital at my check up with the dietitian, she said to aim to eat 90% protein, and to work with weights on your legs and your arm muscle, she explained that as you gain muscle you will start losing the fat. She also said that in the beginning you will put on weight, but then when it starts working for you the weight will come off and produce a leaner you. Hope all she said was true and encouraging for you.
90% of your calories in protein?
This does not sound healthy at all. What about fats and carbs? Are you sure who you saw was a Dietitian and not a Nutritionist? I ask this because no Dietitian would recommend cutting out fats or carbs completely, or doing only 5% of your calories in fats and carbs. This is simply unhealthy and are my Dietitians words.
Also, regarding weights. Doing legs and arms is simply not enough. Full body routines will get you further, and so will adding fats and carbs.
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Interestingly enough, just had a discussion about this at hospital at my check up with the dietitian, she said to aim to eat 90% protein, and to work with weights on your legs and your arm muscle, she explained that as you gain muscle you will start losing the fat. She also said that in the beginning you will put on weight, but then when it starts working for you the weight will come off and produce a leaner you. Hope all she said was true and encouraging for you.
90%? Wow, that's the most I've ever seen recommended anywhere. Is there any chance she may've said 90 grams? That would be in the normal range for a mid-sized woman, perhaps a little on the higher side of normal.3 -
Wow, thanks for all the replies, never expected that much feedback. I guess it is water, then. I feel sore as hell all over my body so that would explain it. I'll just keep doing what I'm doing. Also, maybe anyone got some tips for muscle soreness? I keep massaging it and cooling it from time to time.
For soreness try yoga! I love yoga and it helps stretch and relax those tight muscles! You can also log them as working out. You dont burn alot of calories but it will help stretch you out!1 -
Interestingly enough, just had a discussion about this at hospital at my check up with the dietitian, she said to aim to eat 90% protein, and to work with weights on your legs and your arm muscle, she explained that as you gain muscle you will start losing the fat. She also said that in the beginning you will put on weight, but then when it starts working for you the weight will come off and produce a leaner you. Hope all she said was true and encouraging for you.
90% protein is not required and you need a calorie deficit to lose fat, not more muscle.3 -
Water weight. Expect fluctuations up when you do a new workout. Your muscles hold on to water for repair.0
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Also keep in mind what time of month it is. Right before and during your period, you will probably retain water like crazy and see a jump on the scale.0
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Wow, thanks for all the replies, never expected that much feedback. I guess it is water, then. I feel sore as hell all over my body so that would explain it. I'll just keep doing what I'm doing. Also, maybe anyone got some tips for muscle soreness? I keep massaging it and cooling it from time to time.
Along with the other advice, I had a sports injury doctor tell me to take Arnica for muscle soreness/ repair. You can get it in cream forms etc but he suggested taking it orally. You can get it at your local health store. It apparently helps with muscle repair and healing . My husband even took it after having surgery and he noticed a difference in how he felt on days he took it vs not.
I've also heard people suggest warm bath with Epson salts for sore muscles? I've never tried it myself for post workout soreness.
Oh and make sure you stretch lots. I'm always way more sore if I don't stretch and cool down properly (because of the lactic acid build up I think?)0 -
Wow, thanks for all the replies, never expected that much feedback. I guess it is water, then. I feel sore as hell all over my body so that would explain it. I'll just keep doing what I'm doing. Also, maybe anyone got some tips for muscle soreness? I keep massaging it and cooling it from time to time.
Along with the other advice, I had a sports injury doctor tell me to take Arnica for muscle soreness/ repair. You can get it in cream forms etc but he suggested taking it orally. You can get it at your local health store. It apparently helps with muscle repair and healing . My husband even took it after having surgery and he noticed a difference in how he felt on days he took it vs not.
I've also heard people suggest warm bath with Epson salts for sore muscles? I've never tried it myself for post workout soreness.
Oh and make sure you stretch lots. I'm always way more sore if I don't stretch and cool down properly (because of the lactic acid build up I think?)
A herbal supplement will not help with muscle repair. That is down to nutrition.
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I'm sorry about that mistake, she said to aim for 90 grams. It sure got you all on the hop. 90% of protien is terrible for kidney function.Interestingly enough, just had a discussion about this at hospital at my check up with the dietitian, she said to aim to eat 90% protein, and to work with weights on your legs and your arm muscle, she explained that as you gain muscle you will start losing the fat. She also said that in the beginning you will put on weight, but then when it starts working for you the weight will come off and produce a leaner you. Hope all she said was true and encouraging for you.
90%? Wow, that's the most I've ever seen recommended anywhere. Is there any chance she may've said 90 grams? That would be in the normal range for a mid-sized woman, perhaps a little on the higher side of normal.
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I'm sorry about that mistake, she said to aim for 90 grams. It sure got you all on the hop. 90% of protien is terrible for kidney function.Interestingly enough, just had a discussion about this at hospital at my check up with the dietitian, she said to aim to eat 90% protein, and to work with weights on your legs and your arm muscle, she explained that as you gain muscle you will start losing the fat. She also said that in the beginning you will put on weight, but then when it starts working for you the weight will come off and produce a leaner you. Hope all she said was true and encouraging for you.
90%? Wow, that's the most I've ever seen recommended anywhere. Is there any chance she may've said 90 grams? That would be in the normal range for a mid-sized woman, perhaps a little on the higher side of normal.
I thought it was likely just some kind of minor memory or typing glitch. Thanks for clarifying! 0
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