I have been dieting a doing quite well. The problem is that when I went to weigh myself, I had regained 3 pounds. I have been eating the same as when the loss was going on (eating VERY well and VERY healthy). Is this normal? I won't give up but I am a bit disappointed and concerned.
2006-08-13 06:08:04 · 14 answers · asked by kenntonip 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
I have not been doing any type of excercise that would be adding body mass so that isn't a factor.
2006-08-13 06:19:46 · update #1
Are you working out, too?
The big thing with diets and weight loss is you need to change your program at certain intervals in order to keep the changes happening. In exercise, I believe it's called the principle of progression. Once your body gets used to the new food, it'll level out again. I'd say throw in an exercise program. Do cardio stuff. It'll help you burn the extra calories you aren't burning day-to-day. If you're already doing one, then amp it up. Run 30 minutes instead of 15, or do more sets in weightlifting. And make sure you're eating a healthy ammount becuase if you cut down on how much you eat, then you'll just lower your metabolism and your energy and make it easier to gain weight.
And remember, fat weighs less than muscle. While you shouldn't be gaining huge quantities of weight, it's more accurate to measure your body fat percentage or measure the inches you've lost. Not weight, which varies dramatically depending on how hydrated you are or (if you're a woman) what time of the month it is. There are scales you can buy that take body fat percentage readings. All you have to do is stand on them barefoot, and they're relatively accurate.
2006-08-13 06:14:00 · answer #1 · answered by megan_of_the_swamp 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ah.. that was my question some time ago.. I started dieting and I gained pounds.. why.. Well, I was working out at the gym(tread mill, etc) 6 days a week. Then i was told that yes, muscle was being formed and that takes on a little weight while I lose the fat.
2006-08-13 06:15:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having less than 1 200 calories a day may slow down your metabolism
2016-07-08 04:30:20 · answer #3 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do a few biceps curls each time you pick up shopping bags
2016-07-05 08:21:10 · answer #4 · answered by Martina 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes this is completely normal your weight will yo yo while your losing weight. I had the same problem and my dietitian insured me it was normal and that i should only weigh once every one or two weeks.
2006-08-13 06:14:31 · answer #5 · answered by Short 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get casual for 4 days a study shows that people take 491 more steps and burn 25 more calories on days they wear jeans to work
2016-05-21 16:54:43 · answer #6 · answered by Socorro 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yr probably eating healthy but to much of it. try changing yr program. and stick to the next one no exta eating for a wk and see what happens. try some weight loss programs from this site
2006-08-13 06:53:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course it is normal well are you exercising if so you are working out then you are using muscles that you normally don't and if you aren't getting fat then it is all muscle
2006-08-13 06:13:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Portion size is very important even for foods that are good for you
2015-12-29 16:44:19 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try fit clothes
2016-04-28 05:42:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋