exercise and weight loss observation
I've seen several posts about people gaining weight after they exercise and it is discouraging, I thought that I'd share that my pattern is that the day or so after exercise I will either stay the same or even gain weight. The the next day I will lose quite a bit. For example, I worked my buns off on Thursday at the gym. Friday I had gained 1.5 pounds. This morning (Saturday) I am down 3. So don't feel bad is the scale doesn't do what you want right away. It will.
Interesting. I didn't know that abou****er rushing to the muscles.....
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Hey Crystal,
I was told the same thing by my Chiropractor! I thought he was off his rocker. Then at the gym one day a month os so later, I over heard someone telling some else the samething! I was stunned. But it does make sense if you think about it.
I think I'm kind of getting over my buyers remorse a little more each day......Take care my friend. Hugs Alizka
I was told the same thing by my Chiropractor! I thought he was off his rocker. Then at the gym one day a month os so later, I over heard someone telling some else the samething! I was stunned. But it does make sense if you think about it.
I think I'm kind of getting over my buyers remorse a little more each day......Take care my friend. Hugs Alizka
1st goal to be under 200. Done! 2nd goal to be just obese. Third goal is to be under 170 by Thanksgiving 2009. I Pray I can make it. I know the Lord will help me through this.
Thank You for the good information.. I will keep that in mind when I'm allowed to start going to the Gym in a few months. Alizka
1st goal to be under 200. Done! 2nd goal to be just obese. Third goal is to be under 170 by Thanksgiving 2009. I Pray I can make it. I know the Lord will help me through this.
From sparkpeople.com:
Q: I just started exercising to lose weight, but I've gained weight. Why did this happen?
A: It's true that many people either gain a little weight or don't see any change on the scale for as long as 4-6 weeks after making a significant change in their level of exercise. This is often explained as "gaining muscle while losing fat" but that isn't quite accurate. This extra weight is usually water.
When you start doing more exercise, your body begins storing more fuel in your muscle cells, where it can be used easily and quickly to fuel your workouts. The process of converting glucose (carbohydrates) into fuel that your muscles actually store and use (glycogen) requires three molecules of water for every molecule of glucose. As your muscles are building up glycogen stores, your body has to retain extra water for this purpose. That's what causes most of the initial weight gain or lack of weight loss. This is a good thing—not something to worry about.
However, despite what the scale says, you are actually losing fat during this time. The extra water retention will stop once your body has adjusted to its new activity level. At that point, the scale should start moving down. You'll end up with less fat, and muscles that can handle a larger amount of work.
Q: I just started exercising to lose weight, but I've gained weight. Why did this happen?
A: It's true that many people either gain a little weight or don't see any change on the scale for as long as 4-6 weeks after making a significant change in their level of exercise. This is often explained as "gaining muscle while losing fat" but that isn't quite accurate. This extra weight is usually water.
When you start doing more exercise, your body begins storing more fuel in your muscle cells, where it can be used easily and quickly to fuel your workouts. The process of converting glucose (carbohydrates) into fuel that your muscles actually store and use (glycogen) requires three molecules of water for every molecule of glucose. As your muscles are building up glycogen stores, your body has to retain extra water for this purpose. That's what causes most of the initial weight gain or lack of weight loss. This is a good thing—not something to worry about.
However, despite what the scale says, you are actually losing fat during this time. The extra water retention will stop once your body has adjusted to its new activity level. At that point, the scale should start moving down. You'll end up with less fat, and muscles that can handle a larger amount of work.
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