Weighed in first week and my scale says I gained 3 lbs

byhisgrace07
byhisgrace07 Posts: 11
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I'm not sure what to do. I've been doing this low calorie now for a full week, and can't understand whats going on. Before I started doing low calorie, I was more of a low carb person, so I'm wondering if my body is just confused. I was a little discouraged, but trying to keep a long term perspective. Should I cut back on my number of carbs in a day? Thanks for any input!

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  • mallory3411
    mallory3411 Posts: 839 Member
    Can you open up your diary? That's really the only way we can help.
  • ktrn0312
    ktrn0312 Posts: 722 Member
    I agree with the previous post. The bottom line is maintaining a healthy balance with calories taken in and fine tuning it with the calories you burn as you exercise. It is trial & error until you strike that right balance.
  • curlykitty
    curlykitty Posts: 13
    I agree it could just be a shock to your system. are you eating a lot of carbs now?
  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,294 Member
    If you added carbs back to your diet your body will have more glycogen stores, and glycogen retains water. Most likely your weight increased due to water retention, not fat, so don't worry.
  • Helloitsdan
    Helloitsdan Posts: 5,564 Member
    Water water everywhere.

    How many workouts per week?

    How much are you eating daily?

    How tall are you and how much do you weigh?
  • Shweedog
    Shweedog Posts: 883 Member
    Are you tracking your sodium? High sodium diets lead to water retention. Also, anywhere near that time of the month? I gain 4-5 lbs at this time. Just water weight though. Make sure you are drinking at least 8 cups of water per day to wash out the excess.
  • aprilgicker
    aprilgicker Posts: 395 Member
    ignore the scale about 3 weeks. Your body is getting use to the change. drink water like a fish in 3 weeks get back on and if you are true to yourself you body will show you

    All the other stuff is good advice too.
  • traveller888
    traveller888 Posts: 79 Member
    I took a vacation and did a LOT of walking and eating (somewhat responsibly). I did not drink enough water though. When I came back I thankfully was the same weight. The next three days I gained a pound, even though I was under my calorie count. I think my body just needed to adjust - then I went down 1.5lbs today.

    There may be some food choices or drinking issues, but we don't know about that. My husband says just wait it out sometimes and keep doing the right thing with eating and exercising.

    Just give it time though.
  • cdbjr2000
    cdbjr2000 Posts: 63 Member
    Give it another week. If your still gaining then review your goals and make adjustments.
  • triplejay1
    triplejay1 Posts: 84 Member
    All these suggestions are good + plus make sure you weight yourself at the same time of day each time. I recommend the morning after you have gone to the bathroom and before you eat or drink anything. That helps with water weight variations
  • amuhlou
    amuhlou Posts: 693 Member
    Check your sodium too. It's entirely possible to eat within your calorie goal but WAY overdo it on sodium which would cause you to retain water.
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