Gained 2 lbs......very discouraging

[Tanya Gif 23]

Hi All,

I am about 2 months out of surgery and have started working out a lot. I recently began a pilates program. The weight was coming off very nicely and suddenly today I was shocked to find out I went up 2 lbs. It's obviously very upsetting considering I have been working out a lot. I do feel like I've lost when it comes to the fit of my clothes and the general feel. So, I was wondering if anyone else here has had a similar issue with gaining some weight after starting a new work out routine. Thanks

[Graciesmom04 184]

I can gain a lb or 2 on a daily basis and the next day it's back down. I think it's several factors...water/salt intake a day before/clothes....I weigh once a week at work (professional scale) but about every other day at home. I don't get too excited about it. I've gone up 2 lbs one day and by the start of the next week, been down 5lbs.

[Teachamy 1,042]

Yes, this happens to most people. Muscle apparently has more dense mass than fat does. Take your measurements and judge based on your clothes. The weight will continue to come off, but weight doesn't always go in a straight line downward. You will see it go down, plateau, creep up, go down, plateau. Eventually you will be able to see the trend. My best advice is to weigh no more than once a week. It is easier to see the tend (progress) that way, and you won't drive yourself crazy with daily weight-checks. Good luck!

[ShellMilliner 233]

Exactly what @@Teachamy said. Fatty tissue is globulous and takes up space while lean muscle is compact. Yes a pound still equals a pound however a pound of fat takes up more space on your body. So as you burn fat and accumulate lean muscle your weight can fluctuate. The great besides toning and better fitting clothes...the more lean muscle you have the more calories your body continues to burn even at rest, because muscle requires more fuel!

You're doing great!

[JamieLogical 8,697]

This article will hopefully explain it to you and make you feel much better:

http://www.sparkpeople.com/blog/blog.asp?post=why_the_scale_goes_up_when_you_start_a_new_workout_plan

[Tanya Gif 23]

Thanks so much guys! This definitely makes me feel better

[LipstickLady 25,682]

Normal. Water retention, time of the month, muscle mass, bad time of day, leg hair too long, something stuck in your teeth... Don't fret it. It happens.

[Graciesmom04 184]

Normal. Water retention, time of the month, muscle mass, bad time of day, leg hair too long, something stuck in your teeth... Don't fret it. It happens.

Great...now I'll be making sure I shave my legs before weighing! HA!

[Tanya Gif 23]

Shave your legs and floss your teeth

[LipstickLady 25,682]

Don't forget your pits.

[JamieLogical 8,697]

Don't forget your pits.

Should probably go for the full Brazilian too... just to be on the safe side...

[Chrystee 838]

I went up and down 2 pounds for a few weeks! Then started losing again..

[LipstickLady 25,682]

Don't forget your pits.

Should probably go for the full Brazilian too... just to be on the safe side...

Bum hair is weighty.

[Tanya Gif 23]

You girls are funny! ????