I was ready to throw my scale out the window! I am s cardio junkie who is starting a weight training regimen and saw that my weight went up about 5lbs! I was so discouraged. Thanks for explaining this!

God, watching in 2023 and she answered everything I needed. Back to the gym after 9 years. Every single muscle is sore and the scales is also up by approx 2.5kg. I’m not over eating and working out 4 times a week. Couldn’t find a reason why the number on the scales went up. Thanks for this!

i finally got into lifting weights. never once before in my life. the numbers were just going up and up and up and i did not get it. this helped so much! thank you!!

That is basically why I started to take my measurements instead of going on the scale

I was about to quit until I saw this. Thank you really!

You answered all my questions, as I've been losing weight until I went from cardio to heavy weights, thanks again

The Agoge Diet is truly something else, do not know why, but somehow it worked better than anything else I tried for growing muscle.

Thank you so much! I gained about 3kg of weight within 5 days in the gym (even though I was working out and dieting hard)... my whole body was sore, especially my arms and shoulders... and I really did look fat (rounded)... I had 'fat comments' from people around me... I really felt discouraged... This really clears up this worry... thanks again

I just listened to the video in 2020, and i'm so happy I came across this video. I had been working out 3 weeks and i was gaining weiight, and now i know why. thanks

Oh my gosh.. been waiting to hear a video like this forever. I just started lifting again and you just made my night! Time to go even harder😆thanks a bunch!!!

Thank you. I was freaking out.

I had about 8 weeks of training and I weighted myself yesterday and I got the scare of my life when I went on the scales, but this video had actually put my mind at rest, I just need to persevere my legs don't look bigger to be honest neither my clothe fits tighter but it fits actually loser, but I was so sad when I jumped on the scales!

I'm on week 7 of being at the gym consistently and I'm 6 pounds up but this makes me feel so much better because it seems like bloat since I can gain a pound in just a few days. praying that after week 8 I start to go down finally!!

I went up 10LBS!!! I started nutrisystem and started cardio and weight training and in a week I was up 10 freaking pounds!! Still have not lost it but am staying consistent with my workouts. Yes my muscles are soooo sore too.

Using the scale to track progress while engaging in a weight lifting regiment can be very demotivating. Use a measuring tape, take pictures weekly, track your strength and endurance progress, monitor your mood daily, and be honest and diligent with tracking your diet...

Thanks a lot! Very informative video. I was freaking out with the rise in the scale and calmed down after understanding the whole process. A lot of patience and consistence are the key to hit your target 😄

Oh my gosh….thank you so much for explaining this! I’ve been weight training for 3 weeks and just increased my weights a bit last week. I saw the scale go up today and was NOT pleased…lol. This has given me new hope! 😊

I’m currently going through this, it’s so upsetting! I just need to be more patient! 😁

thank you!!! I was a pilates junkie ( it was great for my herniated disc, my rotator cuff and my high grade ankle sprain😂), I lost 20kg with calorie deficit and just started doing weight training and I gained 4kg in 3 days and I was freaking out, I knew it had to be swealling because there's no way I ate 20,000k cal in 2 days but part of me was still going off rails 😂😂

Thank you for putting me back in the right mindset. Although I make sure to get a few cardio sessions a week I found a passion for weight training about a year and a half ago. Recently I have been focusing a lot on my back and shoulders and training to do pull ups and have noticed today that the scale went up 4 pounds (I’m feeling sore from the workout). It brought up some negative thoughts for me when I was struggling with eating disorders years ago that now thanks to your video are starting to go away♥️

I have watched video over and over again... my dilemma is very over, i was ready to quit the gym.... am so gratefull to you.. God bless you

Thanks so much for this! I have had no success, at all with loosing any weight through dedicated cardio workouts, but last month I was staying home so much in relation to the COVID situation that I decided I would go up and down my stairs (16 steps) 10-15 times per day. I was shocked at how quickly my body began to change. My thighs are a huge part of my "weightiness". As I began to see a change in them, I was AMAZED and excited until I got on the scales (which I usually avoid) and found that I had gained about 4-5lbs. I was heart-broken, but the difference those stairs were making in the way my clothes fit was undeniable and I can't stop. Hearing this is so helpful.....thanks again!

5 weeks into consistent speed walking/hiking 5/6 days a week for about 45 minutes per session. I'm also strict keto for 6 weeks. Everything is shaping up well but my legs are tight and puffy, my jeans are way tighter 🥴 the scale has only moved about 3-5 lbs depending on the day... It can be discouraging but i just tell myself "JUST KEEP GOING!!!!!"

It's a really big issue for me. I switched from cardio to weights, and was told to up my calorie intake 200 kcal beyond maintenance calories to build muscle. Training 5 days a week. Started gaining weight, but no definition, tone, or whatever, just fat (or at least it looks this way). I watch my diet in much detail, don't eat sugar or junk; I weigh my food and eat mostly plant-based. Yet even adding a little bit over maintenance and reducing cardio made me go up one dress size. I'm considering dropping weights because it's really not what I wanted to achieve. :(

After 40 days of HIIT , jump rope high speed my weight didn't move at all . . What the hell !

This was so reassuring. I've been perfect with my diet and started lifting and gained 2lb and the weight just slowed down in general when the weight was coming off really well before weight training. I was so discouraged and panicked because I was thinking well I litrally couldn't do anything else right and still gained. But I knew deep down it may be something else because I feel and look miles slimmer. I do jogging and weight training. My legs and abs have been incredibly sore lately since I've really upped the levels. I hope things settle down soon tho so I can stop getting worried to weigh myself lol

Thank you for your video! Just subscribed💙 I started working out about 2-3 weeks ago. And ive gain about 5 lbs. Freaked me out.

I was about to sue the scale. thansk.

Very informative Rebecca. Thank you so much. I doubted whether or not I would even find a video to answer my questions.

Aww wow I was about it give up, I started to panic, I started lifting weight I weighted heavier than normal but this make so much sense, thanks very much for the information.

I put on about 10 pound in my first month at the gym. I’m eating a lot of food like an animal always hungry! I don’t even care anymore, I’m eating healthy and I look better than last month. Just keep it up!

And for those of us trying to gain weight and shape (yes there's lots of us and it's also a legit struggle)..... yay!

Thank you so much, my weight went up when I started and I got discouraged but watching this video has helped me understand its just inflammation 🙌🙏

What a great explanation and calm knowledgeable woman! Just loved it.

Thank you. Very informative and helpful. I’m going to give it several more weeks and have patience!

Awesome video. Great info. Definitely lifted my spirits. Thanks.

Thank you! I couldnt figure out why ive been retaining so much water!! Now i know.

Thank you for explaining this. I just need to be patient

Thanks for explaining this in a clear and concise manner! This was very helpful ;)

Very helpful. Thanks for posting.

I just started an 8 week program with a trainer, my starting weight=62-3kgs eating 1200 cals a day. My new weight = 66kg eating 1800 cals a day (100grams of protein). Im only 2 weeks into the program so no sure how I would have gained so much weight in a short amount of time. I presume its water weight but Im gonna continue lifting weight whilst tracking my macros. Fingers crossed My body does change composition and its not just gaining fat. Maybe a day or two of cardio would help?

Thank God I ENJOY lifting .... the scale is just a tool I use weekly to see what’s happening.. in this case inflammation of my muscles

Indeed, the HALO EFFECT.

Omg you are saying exactly what I am feeling. I started a new lighting routine 2 wks ago, and went on the scale this morning anddddddd. Whewwwwww, I wanted to cry. Like what in the world. My body is acting up. 😒 Please help, when I only do eating and cardio I was losing daily. Now with lifting I gained 2 lbs. I need help.

I began watching this and just had to finish bc she’s so damn cute. Especially with the rooster-call in the background. Lol

I think you explained it to the T what’s on happening with the weight gain after starting a new weight training regiment. Does the weight gain depends on the person? I’m 6”8 - 263lb is where I started after my 15 day liquid fast. I was at 289 before my fast. Now the scale is saying 281… That’s 263 was February 10-11.

what a systematic and elaborated explanation

Ok, I think it’s the extra snacking for me thank you.

So informative and free!

Thank you so much, Rebecca! Wonderful video!

Thanks so much video I just gain 1lb after lifting weight for about a week

Really good thank the search for answer ends here

When y'all talking about 5pounds weight gain and that wicked scale told me ystd that im 10 pounds heavier.i know it's temporary.i know.u got to stick to what u know.not what it looks like.and feel like.can't wait to see the result of all the serious fat loss that 's happening underneath.

Thank you for telling me that because I was in the process of trying to lose weight I just started working out and my scale went up 5 lb and I looked very bloated and I didn't understand why am I so big and bloated and why is my skill going up. I ate less throughout the day but I did eat. And when I measured my waist my waist went down a inch but I was still big everywhere. I believe this is what's going on with me hopefully.

Four months into steady resistance training and calorie deficit and feel bigger than ever. Seriously discouraged

So I used to weight train years ago about 20 to be exact. 20 years on in 50’s went fat and arthritic hip replacement all of it so started losing quickly over 6 months 2stone down started resistance training weight went up again I assumed it was due to training and you cleared this up. BUT can you explain muscle memory do my muscles remember how fit they were and get back quicker or is this rubbish.?? Thanks

Very good explanation! Thanks!

In addition, any medical conditions can be a factor. So be patient with yourself.

Woww amazing video! Just the Answer I was looking for

So it's normal! I was so confuse cause normally I drop weight like crazy when I start cardio. But since I started lifthing I being winning for a month

Thank you!!! This video was realllly helpful!

This happens to me. When I first start the scale jumps and sits there for no matter what I do.

Well what if you just permanently gain 10 lbs every time you start exercising? It doesn’t drop. It’s so annoying

What about if your clothes are fitting tighter too? My butt has gotten bigger looking and my jeans are not fitting well anymore at all.

Thank you, Rebecca! Noice explanation

Thank you! This was super encouraging:)

Even a good 6lbs in the first 1-2 weeks! Totally normal.

Thanks so much for your help

I went up 10 lb myself in 4 weeks even though I'm doing everything I'm supposed to and I'm eating say 1600 calories and below it I do a fair amount of lifting five times a week

Oh man...same hapnd to me...I started HIIT training... I was shocked to see a weight gain of 4 kg...no clue wat to do...do I change my diet?? guess needs to b mindful of d food...

Thanks for this video! Just to clarify, is this the reason my thighs and waist is expanding? When I look in the mirror or sit down they now look thicker and fatter. Should I continue with doing cardio and weight lifting? How long should I wait to see results? How can I burn off the fat in my stomach and body?

I’m I think this is happening to me . I mean life is good , I feel mostly good , I’m doing all the good things for a while now , like months of consistent workout , but the scale is going up way too much and it’s scary . Not sure when it’ll stop or when I should intervene .

Ok so I’m in my 4th week of p90x and I’m 6 lbs heavier than when I started. This is completely normal and I shouldn’t be upset. Ok. Got it thanks.

Hey there, thank you for this awesome informational video. I have a question for you - I've been going to the gym for about 3 months now, in the beginning I did more resistance training than cardio but in the past weeks I've also started doing more cardio like stepper, treadmill, static bike but I've also started lifting heavier weights or selecting heavier weights for various gym machines. I focus on my lower body the most because that's where my problem areas are. In total I lost about 5 kg but in the past week I noticed I gained 1 kg back, it's the first time this happened. During this week I did a mix of cardio and weights, 4 days a week. I don't follow a very strict diet but I do avoid sugar or too much salt. Do you have any idea what happened? :) Keep up the good work!

I've started running 10 miles a day a week ago to keep me healthy over the summer and I've managed to gain 12 lbs somehow. Before I was 6 foot 1 and 154 than after a week I weighed 166. I was very confused before this video.

I was 285 and went hardcore keto for 1 year without a lot of exercise. I got down to 194 then switched to full carnivore 1.3 lbs ribeye +2 eggs every night plus coffee with heavy cream during day. OMAD did that for 6 months and settled at 200 lbs. 5 weeks ago I started lifting heavy weights 3 days a week. Since I started I have been gaining 2lbs a week up to 210 now with no change in diet. Should i be concerned?

Hi love your video! Thanks for explaining why it is that I’m heavier after lifting weights. Can you tell me how long it should take for my body to recover from lifting? It usually takes me 5 days for the soreness to go away, is that normal?

Very helpful!!!

I haven't gained since doing the vlcd and working out, but I only lose about .4 or .8. So, this makes sense.

I needed this. Thanks. Also youre pretty

thank you

Hi Rebecca , thanks for the Video. I initially lost nearly 2.5 stone doing lots of cardio and watching my diet. Last two weeks i have started lifting weights as heavy as i can, when i stepped on the scales i was shocked to see i gained 6 pounds. I am hoping the scales come down next week. My Question is obviously i watch my diet, do i still lift heavy and do cardio but if scales still go up do i resort back to cardio?

Thanks so much for Sharing. I’m a man who needs to lose a lot of weight. I’ve been plotting my morning weight and watched 22 pounds melt away in just 5 or 6 weeks by smaller portions, more protein, little sugar and weight lifting. But now I’m stagnating. How long does it typically take this water weight to reveal itself? Is the timing different for men vs. women?

Thank you

Thank u!

Wow this is genius.

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I have a question can you help me?

I hit the gym like 3 months ago, then i lost 4kgs and after that, i gained muscles and at the same time i gained 2kgs, what does that mean? Please answer my question. It would mean a lot. Thank you

I know that I'm 7 years late on this video but allow me to express my perspective. Years ago I trained my wife with weight training only after getting information that weight training can help with weight loss. My wife did build muscle but she also gained weight that took years for her to lose. She loss that weight through aerobics not weight training.

Can it be both inflammatory response and food related?

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