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Anyone gain weight after starting weight training? I added weight training to my workout this week and gained a pound.  
Anyone gain weight after starting weight training?

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+48 votes
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Muscle weight more than fat
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@fike so a pound of muscle weighs more than a pound of fat? No. Not how that works. A pound is a pound is a pound.  
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@zerk612 Dionne hehe this cracks me up every time ! Why can’t people get this
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@fike it has more volume.  
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You lose inches.  
+36 votes
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Gaining muscle
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@lineation851 you cant gain muscle in a week
+41 votes
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I had the same problem
+34 votes
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Most of the time it’s water weight /retention
+21 votes
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Ur mass is adding muscle and lessening fat
+24 votes
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It takes longer than a week to gain muscle, probaly water retention
+42 votes
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Depends on your age as well.  
+9 votes
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Instead of relying solely on the scale, I'd encourage you to take your measurements regularly. I often lose inches, more than pounds, when I lift.  
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Definitely measure !  
+31 votes
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I don't think it works that fast. Maybe bloated? Try eating a potassium filled banana.  
+19 votes
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Muscle weighs more than fat.  
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@detritus muscle and fat weigh thesame , a pound is a pound
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Muscle weighs more than fat
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@sundberg muscle and fat weigh the same a pound is a pound
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@boycott when I was younger and worked out they always said when you started using weights that you may actually gain a couple of pounds when you first started but you would lose inches and look smaller. I guess that meant it looked smaller. Idk. not trying to start an argument. Just repeating what I was told.  
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@sundberg so a pound of muscle weighs more than a pound of fat? No. Not how that works. A pound is a pound is a pound.  
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Your muscles build up fluid when you start weight training, just hang in there it will all even out
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@hognut96 I hav the sane issue, but started strength training three weeks ago. Gained 1. 5 lbs and it hasn't changed. How long does it take? My muscles are still sore most days
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@xe883 I don't know how long it takes. I just know that when you do strength training your muscles hold on to latic is what I think it's called basically water. I thought it went away after a few days. I think it will all even out.  
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@hognut96 ok Thanks.  
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Exercise, especially weight training causes muscles to hold water to help them heal. This can show on the scale as a temporary gain, no loss or smaller than usual loss. It's temporary. Cherries or cherry juices is supposed to help.  
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Yes. Ugh!  
+16 votes
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But it’s about your clothes fit. Keep it up . you’ll see the changes
+22 votes
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That’s what drove me crazy I was working out and gaining weight, so if the scale doesn’t show a loss you keep paying  
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Yes keep at it. You shocked your body and it is retaining water to protect your torn muscle fibers. Make sure to drink a whey isolate protein shake after your workout and lots of water
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It can happen when your muscle are repairing. They will hold water.  
+32 votes
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Your gaining muscles
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@boycott because you are! It has to start somewhere and she's doing it! She is building! Her muscles! I never said anything about her instantly having formed muscles❗and that's why she is heavier‼️ my gosh!  
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There always has to be the one there telling you you're not doing it right or good enough.  
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@ember53263 she is doing it right by starting weight training . My point is people are saying the weight gain is from building muscle. You cant have a muscle gain in a week. You just dont build muscle that fast
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@boycott cuz u just know it all!  
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@ember53263 if you dont believe me i dont really care, however a simple google search will give you info smh
+4 votes
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Yes but mine was way more than a pound  
+31 votes
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I'm starting to, but the scale hasn't budged in a few days. I know I will feel and look better though so I'm ok
+42 votes
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A pound is a pound. Fat takes up more room than muscle. You might be eating more or drinking less water. It will balance out and definitely pay off!  
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@undesigning6046 yes this!  
+35 votes
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Muscle burns fat, so your body becomes leaner. Your clothes will fit better, and eventually you weight will go down significantly. Big difference, and you will love the results. Forget the number on the scale. how you look and feel makes all of the difference.  
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@haven1 that’s actually what I saw in the first place with adding exercise. I try to switch it up every 3 weeks and this is when I added the weights. I was hoping that was the case though!  
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@navel39605 you're doing good by working out don't be discouraged! Our bodies are tricky and like to hold on the water and weight
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@navel39605 i am 52. The weightlifting is helping with not only fat loss, but also the toning of my body. I need to lose 55 pounds, down 30 so far, and no saggy skin. Keep going, stay hydrated, and stay moisturized!  
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Muscles may be holding onto water. Trust the process and you'll soon be losing inches and pounds!  
+37 votes
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That’s not a lb of fat just water retention and or inflammation, it will pass keep doing what your doing
+22 votes
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Yes every time I start back up doing more exercise I gain weight. I am sticking with it this time and not quitting. It is water retention in muscles during repair. It will level out.  
+18 votes
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Yes, think that is my problem too!  
+41 votes
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Yes! Like 6lbs!  
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Yep, do measurements too. Helps to track NSVs so you don’t get disappointed
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Muscle weighs more than fat
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@tahiti797 Klepack no it doesnt a pound is a pound
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@boycott muscle makes you look thinner then
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@tahiti797 Klepack muscle and fat weigh the same. Muscle takes up less space then fat. If you had your hand in a fist and considered that a pound of muscle and your other hand opened wide is a pound of fat, there both a pound, fat just takes up more space then muscle
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@tahiti797 Klepack agreed
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@biestings muscle is denser than fat. So, one cubic inch of muscle weighs slightly more than one cubic inch of fat. Depending on a number of individual factors, muscle weighs about 15-20% more than fat.  
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@bondholder9187 my point is if you put a pound of muscle on a scale and a pound of fat on the scale they both weigh a pound. Yes muscle is denser but they would both weigh the same the only difference is muscle is denser so it takes up less space.  
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@biestings I think you're really taking way too much time to explain. A pound is a pound. got it, but muscle is heavier. So if you gain muscle it tends to show a gain on the scale because it's heavier.  
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@triforium72 no a pound is pound so its the same not heavier
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@boycott okay.  
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Does muscle weigh more than fat? One pound of muscle and one pound of fat weigh the same: one pound. The difference is the amount of space they both take up. Like we mentioned above, one cubic inch of muscle weighs more than one cubic inch of fat. But, why? We’ll answer that in the next question. Muscle vs. fat density: Which one is more dense? Why does muscle weigh more than fat? It all has to do with density and overall composition. Muscles are made of long fibers tightly woven together. Fat, on the other hand, is composed of different sized droplets and some are more full than others. These droplets stick to each other but leave some empty space in between. In the image below, you’ll notice that one pound of muscle takes up less space than one pound of fat. This is why you might notice a slimmer waistline but no drastic change on the scale as you begin a new workout or meal plan regime – your body is burning light fat, but building heavier muscles.  
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@navel39605 it’s perfectly normal. Once you are set on a workout schedule and are consistent you should notice change in 3-6 weeks.  
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You might just have some extra fluid on board. Give it another week to come off.  
+45 votes
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Keep in mind that you’re building muscle
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Yes you will.  
+46 votes
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Take measurements for a while. You’ll be getting smaller even if the scale doesn’t say so
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