Working out 2 weeks and i gained 4 pounds What?

Question

I've been running almost every morning ive done wight training and i dont eat badly at all i love my fruits and veggies im 5'2 and wiegh 118 my doctor said im 8 pounds overwight after all the working out i actually gained 4 pounds how can i lose all this weight before school starts i really want to be healthy another thing thats hard is when ever i gain alot of weight like that i never can get rid of it Help? tips much yes

Answer 1

I call it the beginners luck. You are most likely gaining muscles, which is good because those muscles will help you burn fat in the long run. Just keep doing what you doing and you will know what I am talking about.
I would also like to mention that there could be another side to this. Sometimes when you workout, it will increase your appetite, which tricks you into thinking that you can eat a little bit more since you are working out and all. But you have to be carefull and plan your calories for the day for atleast the first few weeks until you get it under proper control.
That way you will avoid gaining any fat.

Answer 2

Ok, I had the same thing happen to me. 1) if you are already in shape, there will be very little fat to burn. So toning yourself will most likely give u only muscle, especially if you are eating right. 2) It also depends on WHEN you weight yourself. eat at a regular schedule and weigh yourself in the morning after waking up. You will be considerable lighter in the morning, I fluxuate a good 2-4 lbs within the day. Finally, dont worry about it, weight is not the most important thing, if you look good, no one is gonna care what you really weigh. Think about it this way. If you are looking really fit, and tell a guy you are actually 150lbs, and you really are, hes not gonna care haha. I actually looked a lot of this up because I started working out the 23rd of December, and till this day, I have only taken a break from my diet 3 times and from my work out 1 time due to school and homework haha. Keep it up, its such a great feeling. I started at 190, (im 6'0") and I am currently at 176. I was hoping for faster progress but I was chubby and thats almost gone. I know too much info but hey!

Answer 3

4 pounds is a lot of weight to gain in just 2 weeks. There is no way you were able to gain 4 pounds of muscle in that amount of time...maybe 2 but not 4. Anyway it sounds like you might not be eating right. Are you eating junk food? If so, that's probalby how you put on a couple of pounds.

Basically when you lift weights you will gain muscle which weighs more than fat. However, it is very unlikely you were able to gain 4 pounds of muscle in 2 weeks - that means you could gain 8 pounds in a month which is insane...you can probably, if working out consistently, gain 1 pound per week of muscle.

Answer 4

You gained weight because you are building muscle when you exercise. Muscle weighs more than fat. If you watch what you eat everyday you will soon start to lose weight. This is from personal experience. When I first started working out I gained 5 pounds of muscle and then a week later lost 5 pounds of fat.

Answer 5

Your body is just adjusting to the new routine. If your muscles have been unused for a long amount of time, the first couple of weeks of training will always add some muscle weight. Cheer up that's a good thing! Just keep at it, and watch your fat intake. 8 pounds isn't much, and it will be considerably harder for you to drop those pounds then for a person who is say 20 or 30+. Just keep working!

Answer 6

Well, I'd have to say that your doctor is a complete fluke because a normal weight is in a range and you are well within your range. I'm 5'4" and I weight 125lbs. Also, weight fluctuates a lot for women, especially. Some days, I'll weigh as much as 135lbs, but it's not fat, it's being bloated and everything from my period or hormones. As your body goes through changes, it's totally normal. As far as gaining those 4lbs., muscle is heavier than fat so you're actually gaining muscle, which is good! You're getting healthier. To try and lose the weight, don't drink as much sugary drinks like Gatorade until after you work out to replenish and maybe just drink half a bottle. Water is the key to flushing out any unwanted weight gain. Milk is also something you should drink a lot of to keep lean and get leaner (try skim or 1%). No more sodas, they will keep the weight on as well as fast foods. Concentrate on getting healthy and feeling it, no matter what the scale says. If you think you look lean and fit, then you are healthy, and you should be proud of that! I know girls who are the same height as me and weigh 135 to 140lbs. but they're cut like steaks! As long as your fat to body ratio is down, you could possibly weigh as much as 125lbs but only look like you weigh 115 or less!

Answer 7

I don't think you should change what you are doing. Muscle is more dense then fat and weighs more. With the weight training you migh have shed the fat and gained some nice muscles! But don't go over board. I think with your height your weight is fine.

Answer 8

you probably gained 4 pounds of muscle. NEVER go by the number on the scale, imo, unlesss you are very overweight. Have you lost any inches in the waist? Measuring your waist, how you look, and how your jeans fit will help you have a happy and healthier diet, instead of going by numbers.

Answer 9

Keep up the exercise, you are gaining muscle, not fat. Muscle weighs more than fat, so at first you may gain a few pounds, don't let that worry you, measure inches instead, you will find your inches steadily decreasing.

Answer 10

I have no tips for you, but remember muscle weighs more than fat. You may have lost fat but gained muscle. In the long run you will look better.