This is such a common question that people ask after they are in their first or second week of a new workout program. Most people start a workout program to lose weight and to tone up, but fear not, this is common and normal. It is not a weight gain but just a temporary increase on the scale.
First off, don’t think that you are doing anything wrong. That is a common misconception and people tend to think they need to cut major calories to lose the few pounds they gained. There can be some obvious and not-so-obvious reasons you’re gaining weight.
QUESTION? ARE YOU/WERE YOU SORE??
If you answered yes to this read on! Chalene Johnson wrote a great article about this very topic. She says that when people start a new workout program, they often experience muscle soreness. The more intense and “unfamiliar” the program, the more intense the muscle soreness. This soreness is most prevalent 24 to 48 hours after each workout. In the first few weeks of a new program, soreness is the body trying to “protect and defend” the effected or targeted tissue. Exercise physiologists refer to this as delayed-onset muscle soreness, or DOMS.
This type of soreness is thought to be caused by tissue breakdown or microscopic tears in muscle tissue. When this happens, the body protects the tissue. The muscle becomes inflamed and slightly swollen due to fluid retention. This temporary retention of fluid can result in a 3- to 4-pound weight gain within a few weeks of a new program. Keep in mind that muscle soreness is not necessarily a reflection of how hard you worked. In fact, some people feel no signs of muscle soreness, yet will experience the muscle protection mechanisms of water retention and slight swelling.
Most people are motivated enough to put up with this temporary muscle soreness. Yet, many, especially those who really need immediate weight loss to keep them motivated, become discouraged and quit! DON'T QUIT!
And most people don’t know that when your muscles are sore, you tend to retain water to help repair the muscle tissue. Water retention can increase those pounds.
MUSCLE IS MORE DENSE THAN FAT
Muscle is more dense than fat, but it takes up less space. That means, if you gain muscle, your scale weight may go up even as you’re slimming down. It’s normal to lose inches rather then weight. (I personally would rather lose the inches since it is a visible change). So don't just rely on the scale. TAKE YOUR MEASUREMENTS!!! If you’re losing inches, you’re on the right track. And be sure to TAKE PICTURES!!! Do this every 30-60 days to track your visual progress. When you see yourself every day, you do not notice the changes in your own appearane. Photos will truly tell your story!
If you’ve measured yourself in different ways and realized you really are going in the wrong direction, you may need to make some small changes in your diet to see better results. Eating too many calories, as well as too many calories, will also impede your weight loss. progress.
If you have questions, that is what I'm here for! Please contact me and I can help you put together an effective plan of action!
QUESTION? ARE YOU/WERE YOU SORE??
If you answered yes to this read on! Chalene Johnson wrote a great article about this very topic. She says that when people start a new workout program, they often experience muscle soreness. The more intense and “unfamiliar” the program, the more intense the muscle soreness. This soreness is most prevalent 24 to 48 hours after each workout. In the first few weeks of a new program, soreness is the body trying to “protect and defend” the effected or targeted tissue. Exercise physiologists refer to this as delayed-onset muscle soreness, or DOMS.
This type of soreness is thought to be caused by tissue breakdown or microscopic tears in muscle tissue. When this happens, the body protects the tissue. The muscle becomes inflamed and slightly swollen due to fluid retention. This temporary retention of fluid can result in a 3- to 4-pound weight gain within a few weeks of a new program. Keep in mind that muscle soreness is not necessarily a reflection of how hard you worked. In fact, some people feel no signs of muscle soreness, yet will experience the muscle protection mechanisms of water retention and slight swelling.
Most people are motivated enough to put up with this temporary muscle soreness. Yet, many, especially those who really need immediate weight loss to keep them motivated, become discouraged and quit! DON'T QUIT!
And most people don’t know that when your muscles are sore, you tend to retain water to help repair the muscle tissue. Water retention can increase those pounds.
MUSCLE IS MORE DENSE THAN FAT
Muscle is more dense than fat, but it takes up less space. That means, if you gain muscle, your scale weight may go up even as you’re slimming down. It’s normal to lose inches rather then weight. (I personally would rather lose the inches since it is a visible change). So don't just rely on the scale. TAKE YOUR MEASUREMENTS!!! If you’re losing inches, you’re on the right track. And be sure to TAKE PICTURES!!! Do this every 30-60 days to track your visual progress. When you see yourself every day, you do not notice the changes in your own appearane. Photos will truly tell your story!
If you’ve measured yourself in different ways and realized you really are going in the wrong direction, you may need to make some small changes in your diet to see better results. Eating too many calories, as well as too many calories, will also impede your weight loss. progress.
If you have questions, that is what I'm here for! Please contact me and I can help you put together an effective plan of action!
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