Started to exercise but gained weight.

Advanced Wordsmith

0 likes 3 Aug 2017

Ok Jaume, Don't lose faith.
First of all, you have only been exercising for two weeks. Don't go tipping scales as it will only discourage you.
My one question is; have you done a de-tox at all? If not and you need so help, PM me.
Remember one thing, Cardio is the one that takes the extra fat away. So, walk often and cycle as well.
The next thing; as soon as you start putting iron on your frame, fat will strip but muscle will build which, weighs more than fat.
I have been exercising regularly for almost two years. I still weigh 180 pounds but I have less body fat. Have a professional do a BMI and see where you need to work most.
My Gym Instructor says: the exercise that works it the ones you do, So keep going, you are doing well and, a lot more than a lot of people out there.

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Lurker

0 likes 4 Aug 2017

Two weeks is not enough to build a significant amount of muscle to gain two pounds of muscle. Nor is it enough to determine fat loss. Day to day fluctuations are due mainly to water content.

I would suggest weighing yourself every month. People always look at the scale as a determinant of weight loss, but your body weight fluctuates daily. If you are 200 lbs then your weight will differ wildly every day. The main problem I see people getting into is looking at the scale constantly. Take a month and then look at yourself in the mirror.

Most people start gaining weight when they start working out. But it also depends on what you are doing for exercise. PM me and let me know what you are doing and I can probably give you some pointers. Diet will also be a huge factor in the progress you make.

doctorlove

Active Ink Slinger

0 likes 6 Sep 2017

Two weeks? What do you think you will turn in to in two weeks? It takes every day at least 30 minutes of cardio....gains or weight lose is hard to come by but never give ip