Why have I gained weight!? :(
Skitti
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I have been exercising daily and staying under my caloric goal each and every day! I set my caloric goal to 1400 calories a day. However, I usually eat right at 1200 every day.
Can someone tell me why this is?
I *feel* smaller, though? I look in the mirror and my stomach is a bit flatter than it was, so how come I have gained three pounds!?
Will I start losing weight again?
Please help... thank you all who have taken the time out of your day to read this post and respond. It truly means a lot.
Can someone tell me why this is?
I *feel* smaller, though? I look in the mirror and my stomach is a bit flatter than it was, so how come I have gained three pounds!?
Will I start losing weight again?
Please help... thank you all who have taken the time out of your day to read this post and respond. It truly means a lot.
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Get a measuring tape and use that, if the tape says you're smaller, that's more important than what the scale says. Besides, you can gain and hold several pounds of water weight from exercising.0
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muscle tissue weighs more than fat for the same amount of volume, so if you are adding muscle you might also be adding pounds. Focus on the measurements, how you feel and how you look. Keep up the good work! And smile!0
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Thanks, all!
It's hard to be positive on this weight loss journey as it's one of the hardest things I think I've ever done... and I'm still so far from finished! Seeing extra pounds on the scale is absolutely terrifying.0 -
muscle tissue weighs more than fat for the same amount of volume, so if you are adding muscle you might also be adding pounds. Focus on the measurements, how you feel and how you look. Keep up the good work! And smile!
I like your concept but I MUST say that NO... muscle does not weigh more than fat. They weigh the same amount. Muscle is denser is takes up less space hence the fact that you may be losing inches but the scale isn't moving! You are getting smaller (which is what we want)!0 -
Wow, 1200 cals on days you workout is no where near enough. If your goal is 1400 on MFP you should be eating 1400 plus eat back the majority of the cals you burn from exercise. so if you burn 400, you should be eating in the 1800 cal range.
Most likely what you are seeing is water weight gain. It will not be muscle as you will not gain muscle on so little calories.0 -
I like your concept but I MUST say that NO... muscle does not weigh more than fat. They weigh the same amount. Muscle is denser is takes up less space hence the fact that you may be losing inches but the scale isn't moving! You are getting smaller (which is what we want)!
Original post: "muscle tissue weighs more than fat for the same amount of volume"0 -
muscle tissue weighs more than fat for the same amount of volume, so if you are adding muscle you might also be adding pounds. Focus on the measurements, how you feel and how you look. Keep up the good work! And smile!
I like your concept but I MUST say that NO... muscle does not weigh more than fat. They weigh the same amount. Muscle is denser is takes up less space hence the fact that you may be losing inches but the scale isn't moving! You are getting smaller (which is what we want)!
Um....re-read what she said - "muscle tissue weighs more than fat for the same amount of volume".0 -
People who chronically undereat like that seem to get weird results and it creates a vicious cycle. Eat your target calories and you will reach your goals AND feel better.0
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muscle tissue weighs more than fat for the same amount of volume, so if you are adding muscle you might also be adding pounds. Focus on the measurements, how you feel and how you look. Keep up the good work! And smile!
I like your concept but I MUST say that NO... muscle does not weigh more than fat. They weigh the same amount. Muscle is denser is takes up less space hence the fact that you may be losing inches but the scale isn't moving! You are getting smaller (which is what we want)!
Um....re-read what she said - "muscle tissue weighs more than fat for the same amount of volume".
OOOPS My bad! and I thought I was sounding so smart!0 -
Can you make your diary public?0
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Dont forget muscle absorb water...that adds weight.0
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Dont forget muscle absorb water...that adds weight.
And this is what I can't stand. I can't seem to drop the water weight! WTH!!!!0 -
muscle tissue weighs more than fat for the same amount of volume, so if you are adding muscle you might also be adding pounds. Focus on the measurements, how you feel and how you look. Keep up the good work! And smile!
I like your concept but I MUST say that NO... muscle does not weigh more than fat. They weigh the same amount. Muscle is denser is takes up less space hence the fact that you may be losing inches but the scale isn't moving! You are getting smaller (which is what we want)!
Always good to read all of the comments before slamming someone..
but for the record I had my 'muscle weighs same as fat' soapbox out for a second also....0 -
Maybe ur pregnant0
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muscle tissue weighs more than fat for the same amount of volume, so if you are adding muscle you might also be adding pounds. Focus on the measurements, how you feel and how you look. Keep up the good work! And smile!
I like your concept but I MUST say that NO... muscle does not weigh more than fat. They weigh the same amount. Muscle is denser is takes up less space hence the fact that you may be losing inches but the scale isn't moving! You are getting smaller (which is what we want)!
Always good to read all of the comments before slamming someone..
but for the record I had my 'muscle weighs same as fat' soapbox out for a second also....
I don't believe I was "slamming" anyone!0 -
Don't worry about it. I've put on a pound too this week, despite having an increased deficit from not eating back a fair percentage of my exercise calories, but I've exercised plenty so I'm putting it down to that. I feel strong, healthy and can feel the changes in body shape occurring so what do I care what a silly electronic contraption has to say?!!0
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Okay, I'm having the same problem. I was losing weight and then, gained a pound and a half in one week. My daily calorie goal is 1200 calories and I am exercising twice a day, weights for 25 minutes, cardio for 45 - running and elliptical. Are you now saying I should eat those calories too? Seems kind of pointless to do cardio then. I know it's good for my heart and health, but from a weight loss perspective, seems a bit pointless to exercise and then eat what I just burnt off. I'm not trying to be snarky, I'm just a bit confused.0
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Dont forget muscle absorb water...that adds weight.
And this is what I can't stand. I can't seem to drop the water weight! WTH!!!!
Why do you let that bother you if it's being retained by the muscle for healing purposes?0 -
Why not worry about the fat weight instead? Water is less likely to kill you than fat is.Dont forget muscle absorb water...that adds weight.
And this is what I can't stand. I can't seem to drop the water weight! WTH!!!!0 -
Along with the advice that "muscle weight more then fat for the same amount of volume", try and weigh/measure yourself at the same time everyday. On average a woman can fluctuate between 1-3 pounds difference a day. These things are usually caused by water retention, hormones, menstrual cycle etc. Try and measure/weight yourself first thing in the morning (after using the bathroom) everyday. If you do it after having a meal or working out & drinking 20+ ounces of water (and not using the bathroom) These things will add to your weight. If you're doing everything right then it shouldn't be fat. Go by how your clothes fit. You've come a long way so far! Keep it up!0
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Dont forget muscle absorb water...that adds weight.
And this is what I can't stand. I can't seem to drop the water weight! WTH!!!!
Why do you let that bother you if it's being retained by the muscle for healing purposes?
I can literally feel the water in my legs!!! Drives me bonkers!!!0 -
Anytime I do a hard workout like Jillian’s 30ds or weight training exercises the next day I'm up 2-3 pounds. Take this morning for example- Yesterday was my weigh in day, I weighed in yesterday morning at 166.6 (scary number with all those 6s :noway:) I ate just under my calorie goal and workout with a burn of 500+ calories, the majority of my workouts where weight/strength training. I woke up this morning and my stomach felt so tight and looked much much smaller, my arms where like rocks and my calves to but when I got on the scale it said 169 now this could be for several reasons 1. I ate to much salt yesterday (my body does not like sodium) 2. My muscles are holding water retention etc. So don’t freak out over 2-3 pounds + or - just keep doing what you’re doing and you will see a difference in your body. With that being said I'm a scale-a-holic and need to stop weighing everyday cause it gets me down when I see things like this AM even though I can see and feel a difference. I would def. recommend measuring once a month you will see a difference you may not notice since you look at yourself every day
Good Luck Hun and remember stay positive no one ever made these kinds of changes and stayed the same don’t let that "excuse" get you going in the wrong direction.
Ps. I would recommend opening your diary this helps you stay more honest with yourself and lets people give you advice on things you’re eating (or not eating) that could make a huge difference0 -
Happens to me, too :-( But I've been doing weight training as well as cardio, and I've heard that muscle weighs more than fat. We can hope?0
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Anytime I do a hard workout like Jillian’s 30ds or weight training exercises the next day I'm up 2-3 pounds. Take this morning for example- Yesterday was my weigh in day, I weighed in yesterday morning at 166.6 (scary number with all those 6s :noway:) I ate just under my calorie goal and workout with a burn of 500+ calories, the majority of my workouts where weight/strength training. I woke up this morning and my stomach felt so tight and looked much much smaller, my arms where like rocks and my calves to but when I got on the scale it said 169 now this could be for several reasons 1. I ate to much salt yesterday (my body does not like sodium) 2. My muscles are holding water retention etc. So don’t freak out over 2-3 pounds + or - just keep doing what you’re doing and you will see a difference in your body. With that being said I'm a scale-a-holic and need to stop weighing everyday cause it gets me down when I see things like this AM even though I can see and feel a difference. I would def. recommend measuring once a month you will see a difference you may not notice since you look at yourself every day Good Luck Hun and remember stay positive no one ever made these kinds of changes and stayed the same don’t let that "excuse" get you going in the wrong direction.
Ps. I would recommend opening your diary this helps you stay more honest with yourself and lets people give you advice on things you’re eating (or not eating) that could make a huge difference
you are my new personal hero. You have just described me! Thanks for your input!0 -
Thank you all so much.
Sorry for not writing out a long post... but I do appreciate everything and I did read everything!0
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