I've been doing well with my weight loss until now (lost 30 lbs...I have 90 more to go). I've been watching my diet and exercising regularly but I gained about 3-5 lbs in weight. Could it be muscle mass?
I'm now re-evaluating my diet (I try to stay within 1500 to 1800 calories per day) and Mom suggested that I get a recommendation from my DR to a dietician.
My dad thinks it could be a thyroid problem (I'm 25...not sure how I would have a thyroid problem at this age).
Any suggestions? This has been going on for two weeks. I thought I'd give it one more week before I called my DR. By the way, I exercise 5X a week, 99% of it by walking.
2007-06-07 07:46:27 · 42 answers · asked by chrstnwrtr 7 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Muscles are more dense than fat, therefore for every ince of muscle (versus fat), you will have more weight. However, muscle is more socially accepted.
I do recommend seeing your doctor to make sure of any problems and to make sure you are getting enough minerals and vitamins in your diet.
With a high exercise (especially if you haven't been active in a while), muscle mass can be generated quickly.
2007-06-07 07:53:00 · answer #1 · answered by jcann17 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It's suggested by most doctors and nutritionists that for the first 6 months of working out you do not go by the scale, and only use the mirror for evaluation on your diet.
Not only will you be gaining muscle WHILE losing fat, but your body has a tendency to naturally gain and lose weight by itself over the course of a day.
I would keep doing what you're doing, and perhaps only weigh yourself once a month or so, but keep an eye on the mirror.
2007-06-07 07:56:01 · answer #2 · answered by Jared D 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You can try measuring yourself (hips, waist, legs, arms etc.) If your measurements are going down (or your clothes are getting looser), but your weight is the same or higher then you are gaining muscle and losing fat. This is a good thing.
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