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Gaining weight while working out
Posted on 3/10/23 at 8:57 pm
Posted on 3/10/23 at 8:57 pm
Guys,
I’ve been with a trainer for about 8 weeks and have made dietary adjustments…. But to my surprise I’ve gained around 5lbs.
Any chance this is a combination of muscle gain and water weight from muscle recovery ?
I’ve been with a trainer for about 8 weeks and have made dietary adjustments…. But to my surprise I’ve gained around 5lbs.
Any chance this is a combination of muscle gain and water weight from muscle recovery ?
Posted on 3/10/23 at 9:05 pm to Barrister
quote:
and have made dietary adjustments
Can you explain this? Did you adjust to more calories, less?
Posted on 3/10/23 at 9:09 pm to Barrister
You taking creatine? shite has made me gain 4lbs of water muscle. Can’t wait to cut.
Posted on 3/10/23 at 9:25 pm to Barrister
Are you tracking everything you eat ? Possible it’s body recomposition
This post was edited on 3/10/23 at 9:26 pm
Posted on 3/10/23 at 9:28 pm to Barrister
I wouldn't put any thought into anything that happened body wise the first 3 months of working out. Stay healthy and eat good and stick with it and worry about the details later.
Posted on 3/10/23 at 9:32 pm to Barrister
Sounds like a good bulk to me. About 1/2lb a week. It’s going to be a combo of muscle and fat. I don’t know your current stats, but assuming you were a normal weight 8 weeks ago, I say continue til you feel like cutting . If you are obese, lose it
Posted on 3/11/23 at 6:34 am to Barrister
quote:
Any chance this is a combination of muscle gain and water weight from muscle recovery ?
Possibly.
If you’re in a caloric surplus and working out with progressive overload, then it’s muscle gain. Too much of a caloric surplus, then it’s muscle gain and fat gain. Not really working out (say easy light weights on a few machines for 20 minutes), then it’s probably just fat gain.
If you’re taking creatine or increasing your sodium intake, then it’s water weight.
Only you can really figure that out.
What I will say is that most people underestimate how much they’re eating. They think they fix a few dietary issues (eliminate junk food, eat more vegetables, etc) and never realize their caloric intake is too high.
If you’re not obese and just starting to work out, I wouldn’t worry about a little weight gain. Build strength so that you have some muscle to show when you lose weight. Build strength so you have a good foundation later when you want to add some more body weight with muscle gain.
This post was edited on 3/11/23 at 6:36 am
Posted on 3/11/23 at 9:55 am to Barrister
Don’t worry about it right now. You can swing 5 lbs in 24 hours after a good shite.
Posted on 3/11/23 at 3:20 pm to Barrister
Dont focus on your weight on the scales
Posted on 3/11/23 at 7:38 pm to bayouvette
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Dont focus on your weight on the scales
This right here, keep weighing yourself daily but keep track of your weights and physical appearance in the mirror.
Posted on 3/11/23 at 7:47 pm to bad93ex
Exactly has your waist staid the same or gotten slimmer? Or are you busting out over your belt now?
Posted on 3/12/23 at 7:41 pm to Barrister
Muscle weigh more than fat...
Posted on 3/12/23 at 9:57 pm to BAMBAM
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Exactly has your waist staid the same or gotten slimmer?
My waist has shrunk but my thighs have grown tremendously, it’s my bane. I have a few belts in my closet that I can’t use any more unless I’m wearing a bunch of layers.
Posted on 3/15/23 at 11:34 am to bad93ex
That’s the measurements you need to be worried about
Posted on 3/15/23 at 9:20 pm to bad93ex
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My waist has shrunk but my thighs have grown
Then keep doing what you’re doing. These are the results you want.
Don’t use scales to judge.. use a mirror and your clothes.
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