Why am I gaining?

Question

For the last week I’ve ate 1,600 cals, drank a gal of water, and exercised 30-40 mins everyday. I gained 6 pounds 😭 Why am I gaining weight?

Answer

Muscle weighs more than fat
You could be turning some fat you have into muscle?

Answer

Muscle weighs for than fat. Don’t starve yourself no matter what, it only causes your body to hold on to everything for survival. Eat smaller meals more frequently. Eat a little less than what you’re burning off for the day. Muscles are good weight, they help you burn calories. It’s fine to continue weighing yourself but don’t rely on just a scale. Take some before, during and after pictures so you have something to compare. It’ll help you see improvements. Give your body time to adjust to the new routine, you’re only a week in. Keep at it!

Answer

Firstly, muscle doesn’t weigh more than fat. A lb of fat= a pound. 1lb muscle still equals a pound! A POUND of anything is a POUND! Lol😅😭 
My angle would be to approach blood sugar levels. Sounds crazy but that’s a huge factor of weight gain that a lot of people don’t even realize.
Poor sleep or stress= cortisol which = glucose release
High carbs/ high sugar= blood sugar spikes
Even starvation can cause your body to release glucose and slow down your metabolism which causes blood sugar imbalances. See if any of that applies to you. Try cutting out sugary drinks, and white bread/pasta, starchy foods etc. give it two more weeks and see if that helps. Eat more lean protein, and much more green veggies if you can stand it. Good luck 😌

Answer

You may be burning too many calories compared to what you are taking in. If you unintentionally put your body into starvation mode you will not lose and will instead gain for a while. You do need a calorie deficit to lose weight but the gap can’t be too wide. ❤️ It also matters what you are eating when you do eat; foods high in sodium or highly processed are still bad ideas when trying to lose weight. What time of day you eat can also play a roll in losing or gaining as can your sleep schedule and stress.

Answer

Any medication? Water retention?

Why am I gaining?

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