Some of you may know that I have been on a diet for the past 2 years, well really it's a lifestyle change, and I lost 47 pounds. Well, I saw my nutritionist today & I gained 3 pounds! I've been exercising at a higher intensity 5 days a week & haven't been eating too badly. How can this be! Could it be water retention?
mlp924
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Perhaps you gained muscle. WHich is a great thing! Lean muscle increases your metabolism.
Valenia
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Are you due for your period? I always weigh a few pounds more right at the beginning. (As if that time wasn't bad enough to begin with!)
The muscle is also a strong possibility.
Personally I don't think 3 pounds is anything to worry about too much, could just be water!
Congratulations on the 47 pounds, that is amazing!
Jess2
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Thanks guys! I guess I just feel like I'm doing all this exercise & it makes me mad to have gained you know? Oh well, I'm cutting out pretty much most carbs & I'll see how that works!
alina
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If you gained lbs but same size, you just gained muscle which is a great thing and nothing to worry about
CherylBooch
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what about inches??? A nutritionist should know not only to go by weight, but by inches as well! (arms, waist, hips, thighs) As the other girls said you've probably gained muscle which is denser than fat. You may be gaining weight (due to muscles) but losing inches, which is actually the most important thing!!! That's what makes you go down sizes in clothes! You're doing great! Don't let this get you down at ALL!
