I'm 5'8 and weigh 142. i went from a size 6 at 135 to a size 8 now. the weird part is i gained the weight after i decided to be healthier and started working out a lot (step aerobics 3 times a week, tae bo 2 times, and weight training about 2-3 times a week, specifically squats with 10 lbd bumbells and lunges, also, alot of abs excersize and i sometimes get on the elliptical but not much) i also cut off the junk food to which i was addicted and im generally eating healthier now, so why on earth did i gain weight and i mean inches as i stated above? its not that i look bad but its frustrating me that i gained weight when i started doing this and i dont want to quit what i started because it's fun and i really enjoy it. anyone can explain this pls.. thank.
2006-12-21 09:41:22 · 10 answers · asked by exotic girl 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Are you getting enough calories in your diet? If you're not, your body may be feeding off stored fat in replacement for the missing calories. Also, make sure you're eating enough throughout the day, don't go more than 4 hours without at least a snack or something. That's got to be frustrating to gain when you're working so hard - good luck.
2006-12-21 09:44:01 · answer #1 · answered by Peach 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is great! You increased your muscle mass and muscle is heavier than fat. This increased muscle will also now keep your metabolic rate higher than it was. You may weigh more now but you are likely healtheier as well!
If any issues with the junk food come up again, start taking 500 mg of chromium picolinate (you can get it very inexpensively at vitacost.com) with your breakfast each day. Within a week it should make a difference for you.
Congratulations on your commitment to better health! It doesn't have to mean looking like Twiggy.
2006-12-21 09:46:41 · answer #2 · answered by Samslou 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) muscles weigh more than fat, period.
2) Increased muscle mass means increased size.
3) Your body shape changes as you age.
4) You are still eating too many calories for your level of activity.
Pick any or all of them. Congratulations on being healther, and being a size 8. You are at the right weight for your height. Check your BMI and have your fat measured with a body fold caliper. If you are within a normal range, stop obsessing and enjoy the new healthier you.
2006-12-21 09:45:28 · answer #3 · answered by phantomlimb7 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like to me you gained a lot of muscle if you work out that much. I am 5'7 and weigh 149. You are in the right weight area for your height, if you loose to much weight you will look like a bean pole!! If you are eating right and exercising, don't worry about it, I bet you look great. I would like to weight train also, I have always wanted to but live so far out in country, there is no gym sroung close to be able to do it . Keep up the good work!!
2006-12-21 09:48:34 · answer #4 · answered by jlynncogbill 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-15 09:48:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
either its muscle devlopment or you're not getting enough of some certain nutrients. It's not just about eating Healthy food but following the food pyramid with the amount of serves of each group you must have each day. But congratulations on your healthy start to life!
2006-12-21 09:44:55 · answer #6 · answered by jo4idol 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are gaining muscle mass, with all of your exercises this is what is happening, your muscles are growing thus the weight gain.
2006-12-21 09:45:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think its because when u work out ur fat turns to muscle. And muscle weighs more than fat. Do you have abs? Because people with abs happen to have slightly larger stomachs.
2006-12-21 09:46:23 · answer #8 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Mussel mass, you've gained mussel, your at a fair size and weight
2006-12-21 09:55:28 · answer #9 · answered by shashonah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because muscles weight more than fat!
2006-12-21 09:47:27 · answer #10 · answered by iulibball 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋