Question about muscle and weight gained.?

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Ive started lifting weights, five pound dumbells, doing bicep curls, overhead lifts, rows, and squats with the weights too. I do ballet leg lifts, calf raises, standing crunches and I walk roughly a mile or two each day. I got serious with this two weeks go. I have also been eating better, no soda, no cookies or cake, ect. I eat fiber and moderate amounts of protein and drink plenty of water outside. I weighed myself after a week and gained two pounds! Another week is almost over and Im scares the scale wont budge. I noticed this week my waist is a bit smaller looking, not a lot, but a little. Even my husband noticed. Not much other differences except my arms are more tones and me calfs more shapely.

So is it muscle gain? Or is water weight? I heard startinga weight regimen can cause a water weight gainthat goes away later, but Im not sure.

So is it muscle gain? Or is water weight? I heard startinga weight regimen can cause a water weight gainthat goes away later, but Im not sure.

Eugene · Accepted Answer

There is literally nothing to worry about. The only thing that's happening is that you are gaining muscle. Typically this can involve weight gain, BUT not fat gain. Track your weight, but don't forget to judge your real results by how you look in the mirror. Keep going and don't forget to up the intensity. Many women stick to using light dumbbells and barbells cause they're afraid of becoming bulky. Don't worry though, in order to gain muscle for women it takes years of high intensity weight training combined with a strict high protein and high carbohydrate eating regime+supplement intake (occasionally steroids). So really the only thing that will happen is you'll get a nice slim toned body. I'd suggest to up the amount of repetitions each week until you get to 12 and then add 2-5 pounds more to the weight. Also make sure to give your muscles at least 1-2 days of rest (obviously). I wish you the best on your fitness journey

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Don · Answer

From the sound of your workout I doubt seriously you'll see any noticeable weight gain that you'll be able to attribute to your workout.

Don't get me wrong, it sounds like you're really doing what you need to get fit, but as a woman... and often for the guys too ...  you really have to go on a special diet and lift real heavy to put on muscle bulk.

You didn't mention your current weight or fitness status, and it doesn't really matter that much, but your workout regimen should tone your muscles up nicely.  You will probably put on some lean muscle (toning) which will increase your caloric burn rate which in turn will help you burn fat at a faster rate as long as you don't start eating heavier.

I'd suggest keep doing what you are  as long as it feels good to you.  Don't be afraid to mix things up a bit, add additional exercises and such.  Keep challenging yourself.  Keep working hard.  You might gain a pound or two, but doing what you're doing, it's not the scale that counts, it's the mirror.

Remember, it takes 6 - 8 weeks to create a good habit.  8 weeks for YOU to start seeing some real differences, 10 weeks for others to see them.

Good luck, it sounds like you are really on your way.  Congrats.

Anonymous · Answer

you're probably gaining muscle. i wouldn't worry about the number on the scale if your doing workouts that make you gain muscle. Keep up the good work :)

Chris · Answer

It probably is water weight, but the simplest way to lose weight is to eat less carbohydrates, eat more proteins and moderate fats.  If changing your diet doesn't help to lose weight add more cardio.  Maybe try HIIT cardio if walking doesn't do it for you.

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