Weight fluctuation and strength training

blacktallon
blacktallon Posts: 38
edited September 30 in Health and Weight Loss
I find that after I do something that makes my muscles very sore for a few days my weight goes up. This was very frustrating at first because my weight kept jumping up and down by as much as five pounds. Do I retain more water when my muscles are healing? I notice if I go through a period of not working out my weight does not jump around! However I definitely want the muscle gain and I love my strength training, so that is not the problem, I'm just hoping someone can help tell me why it goes up and down.

PS Im at work so if I dont respond right away dont take it personaly :) Thanks!

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  • sandrinamsilva
    sandrinamsilva Posts: 651 Member
    This happens to me too. BUMP
  • mjf0461
    mjf0461 Posts: 470 Member
    Sure, you muscles hold fluid to heal. They can also increase in lactid acid which can cause weight gain..
  • Rae6503
    Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
    Do I retain more water when my muscles are healing?

    Pretty sure that they do. If the fluctuations bother you, only weigh once ever week (or even 2 weeks).
  • svgarcia
    svgarcia Posts: 592 Member
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    I noticed that too that's why I decided to Do cardio the day before weigh in instead of strength.
  • jg627
    jg627 Posts: 1,221 Member
    Yeah, but it's better to be 'fit' than 'skinny-fat'.
  • sandrinamsilva
    sandrinamsilva Posts: 651 Member
    Yeah, but it's better to be 'fit' than 'skinny-fat'.

    I agree.
  • Fochizzy
    Fochizzy Posts: 505 Member
    I always weigh more after an intense workout. I think it is that your muscles retain water to help them heal but I am not 100% sure.
  • blacktallon
    blacktallon Posts: 38
    Thanks for the help everyone! Now I wont feel so confused after my workouts. :)
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