Exercise and weight gain

[Bndtoslv 292]

The first 6 months I raised my endurance level by walking. I decided to step it up a notch and I've been spinning 4 times this past week and I just noticed I've gained 4lbs. Please tell me it is temporary!

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

It's temporary. It's your body reacting to the change in your fitness routine.

[Bndtoslv 292]

So now it's been 2 weeks of increased exercise. Spinning 5 times a week for 30 or 45 minutes and free weights. I'm still ip 4lbs. Has anyone experienced this? Also I'm hydrating well, eating 70-100 grams of Protein and carbs under 40 per day calories around 1000 and I am 42. This sucks. How long until I see results.

Edited January 20, 2016 by Bndtoslv

[skinnyrita 188]

More doesn't necessarily equal better. It may benefit you to tweak your program, for instance spinning 2 times a week and then something less intense and restorative, like walking, or yoga two days a week.

There is a weight loss guru named Dr. Ray Hanish who is really up on the science and physiology of exercise. His podcast [url="http://cutthefatpodcast.com/ is available for free on iTunes.

I think it surprised me to hear that overtraining can put the body into stress and just completely shut down fat burning mechanisms. I hope this helps!

Edited January 20, 2016 by skinnyrita

[Bndtoslv 292]

Thank you! I really love spinning though

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

You might want to increase those carbs. Your body may be holding onto those pounds as a reaction to the workout. Carbs re not evil. Processed carbs are. Good carbs come from Beans, dark green veg, rolled oats, yogurts, quinoa, sweet potatoes and nuts to name just a few. Are you fueling your workouts? A Protein Shake before and an ounce of nuts after might provide the Protein and healthy carbs your body needs.

[Designer Edit 41]

Good for you! If you love spinning and your body is feeling good because you're going 5 times a week, who cares about 4 measly little pounds? I can gain and lose that from the first to last day of my period!!!

You're eating healthy, you're super active, and you're drinking lots of water... That 4 pounds won't hang on forever and even if it does, your body will start to change! A previous poster said that your body is reacting to a change in routine and that's probably exactly right. And changes can have an effect for up to 6 weeks!! Just keep doing what makes you feel good and the positive difference will come!

[akreese02 174]

I started orange theory last month and FREAKED out because I gained. I did a TON of research to talk myself down from the ceiling and found out that once you start a new, intensive work out, your muscles hold onto Water as they repair themselves. I forgot exactly what it is called but it is common. I know its hard but give it time, you body will flush all the Water weight out and you will see results after a few weeks. I did (down 5 pounds this week alone).

Alos, I have had to change my mindset away from the scale and look to inches lost. Since I'm close to goal, I really need to look at how tone I am becoming. The scale will trip you out when you start and intense workout routine.

Good luck!