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Dumb question weights/weight gain
I know the answer, but I wanted to get your opinion anyway.
Two weeks ago I began lifting weights regularly. Pretty much 4 or 5 days a week, one hour at a time, concentrating in small/large muscles (tris/back, chest/bis, legs/shoulders, abs every day etc.). I pyramid my weight and it is never too heavy, 5 sets of 15. This is in addition to my running 3 or 4 days a week.
I'm eating a bit more, but nothing crazy and certainly not bad foods, but I have been hungrier, so I am trying to eat more protein after the lifting.
I have put on FIVE pounds in two weeks. No, my clothes are not looser. I know my body has a tendency to hold water when I change things up/push myself so I am assuming this is the issue. Plus I had Pho
Tell me I didn't really gain 5 pounds. Please.
DD #1 born 9/07 ** DD #2 born 7/11 ** Operation Take Back My Body has begun 10/11
Upcoming Races
Gobble Wobble 5K 11/24/11 - Abington, PA 29:40
Superbowl 10K 02/05/12 - Allentown, PA 54:28 PR!!!!
Broad Street 10 Mile Run 05/06/12 - Philadelphia, PA 1:30:44
Rock and Roll Half Marathon 09/16/12 - Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia (Half?!?) Marathon 11/18/12 - Philadelphia, PA
Re: Dumb question weights/weight gain
Did you eat 17,500 calories extra in those two weeks? Probably not! It could be anything from water weight, lack of sleep, stress or just your body adjusting to your new routine.
Don't worry too much about it and just continue to treat your body well.
More cardio? I tend to do 3-4 days of running (4/4/6/8-10 miles)
DD #1 born 9/07 ** DD #2 born 7/11 ** Operation Take Back My Body has begun 10/11
Upcoming Races
Gobble Wobble 5K 11/24/11 - Abington, PA 29:40
Superbowl 10K 02/05/12 - Allentown, PA 54:28 PR!!!!
Broad Street 10 Mile Run 05/06/12 - Philadelphia, PA 1:30:44
Rock and Roll Half Marathon 09/16/12 - Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia (Half?!?) Marathon 11/18/12 - Philadelphia, PA
Ah, sorry, I thought you had ditched the cardio for weights.
Mom to Teagan 4.11.07 and Cora 9.30.11
D&E @ 22w 9.30.09 CMV infection BFP 10.15.10 C/P 4w4d
Yep still nursing.
I will give it more time. I find that I am hungrier than a beast so I may need a bit more.
DD #1 born 9/07 ** DD #2 born 7/11 ** Operation Take Back My Body has begun 10/11
Upcoming Races
Gobble Wobble 5K 11/24/11 - Abington, PA 29:40
Superbowl 10K 02/05/12 - Allentown, PA 54:28 PR!!!!
Broad Street 10 Mile Run 05/06/12 - Philadelphia, PA 1:30:44
Rock and Roll Half Marathon 09/16/12 - Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia (Half?!?) Marathon 11/18/12 - Philadelphia, PA