kimpossible67 608 Posted January 5, 2015 I'm still hiking for the search and rescue party. I've walked (hiked) at least 30 miles since Wednesday. I've gained 4 lbs!!! I'm eating food with carbs in it but goodness, shouldn't it burn off with all of the hiking? Really frustrated, sore and tired. The feels like temp is -10. Please pray we find our person. It's been 8 days Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elode 8,093 Posted January 5, 2015 Your probably gaining some muscle. I hope you find your Person! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSGAnn2014 12,992 Posted January 5, 2015 You're gaining muscle. You're eating carbs and building up some glycogen in your liver. And you probably aren't drinking enough extra Water with all the extra exercise you're getting, to keep your body hydrated. Ergo, on all counts, you're retaining Water. Here's the deal. For those of us who choose not to exercise and then exercise a lot we experience a momentary weight gain. Long-term, the extra muscles help us lose more weight. But short-term, we do gain some extra weight. Because we're all (overly) foused on the scales during the weight loss portion of our journeys, we usually freak out at this *good* weight gain that really reflects better health. Chances are you won't keep hiking this much in the coming weeks and you'll see that extra weight disappear. But wouldn't it be wonderful for your long-term health if you DID keep hiking this much? I think we should all focus more on how healthy and strong we are getting, not just on what the scales say. (Preaching to myself here, obviously.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inner Surfer Girl 12,015 Posted January 5, 2015 Still praying for you and the search party. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenbaby75 283 Posted January 5, 2015 It is possible you are not getting enough Protein, and/or calories to offset the burn. Make sure to get your protein, and Water in! On any weight loss program, if I skimped on protein, I gained, or didn't lose. Good luck, I hope your rescue is successful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimpossible67 608 Posted January 5, 2015 You're gaining muscle. You're eating carbs and building up some glycogen in your liver. And you probably aren't drinking enough extra Water with all the extra exercise you're getting, to keep your body hydrated. Ergo, on all counts, you're retaining Water. Here's the deal. For those of us who choose not to exercise and then exercise a lot we experience a momentary weight gain. Long-term, the extra muscles help us lose more weight. But short-term, we do gain some extra weight. Because we're all (overly) foused on the scales during the weight loss portion of our journeys, we usually freak out at this *good* weight gain that really reflects better health. Chances are you won't keep hiking this much in the coming weeks and you'll see that extra weight disappear. But wouldn't it be wonderful for your long-term health if you DID keep hiking this much? I think we should all focus more on how healthy and strong we are getting, not just on what the scales say. (Preaching to myself here, obviously.) Awesome advice!!! Love it and I plan on continuing hiking. 36 miles in 5 days. No news. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimpossible67 608 Posted January 5, 2015 It is possible you are not getting enough Protein, and/or calories to offset the burn. Make sure to get your protein, and Water in! On any weight loss program, if I skimped on protein, I gained, or didn't lose. Good luck, I hope your rescue is successful. It was -15 today. Isn't it logical I need carbs for energy? I'm constantly sipping something but that something is HOT coffee! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
