Gaining weight after stressful event

[tanya_india 0]

I am 9 months out...these days i am very stressed out as i am continuously gaining 100-200 grams per day...from last 20 days i was very stressed out as a result of wich i lost 1-1.5 kgs in span of 7-10 days but now i hv overcome my stress and started doing extra 1 hr workout and my calories are same as previous but inspite of everything i m gaining weight...this weight issue is again stressing me out....i m 66 kgs and got to reduce 10 kgs more...dese days i m feeling very thirsty n hving more Water den usual...i m feeling as if i m gaining weight from drinking water also...

Pls somebody help...

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In the exercise forum, someone started a thread about exercise and gaining weight. Pdxman gave a really good response. The response was to running, but it applied to cardio, period. He said:

"I doubt you are adding a lot of muscle mass at this point. Running doesn't really bulk you up ... at all.

What it does do, though, is help store glycogen more efficiently in your muscles. Glycogen is mainly stored in your liver, but when your body sees it needs more resources, due to additional exercise, it will begin to also store glycogen in muscles. One of the differences, though, is when it is stored in muscles, it must also bond with Water in a 4 to 1 ratio. So, if you are storing an additional pound of glycogen, you also have to store an additional 4 pounds of Water. This equates to 5 additional pounds!

So then you think, "Woa! I'm giving up all exercise, then!"

Well, as you mention, your clothes are fitting better. I'm also guessing you have great energy and have a better overall feeling of wellness. Not even to mention the heightened metabolism. I know when I was running regularly, my body was a furnace and my weight loss was incredible. Don't worry about the scale or your doctors if you decide to stay committed to this. They will understand what exercise is doing for you.

And ditch the scale. It measures weight, not fat. What are you looking to lose?"

I couldn't share the link for the thread from my phone, but I hope this helps!!!