Exercise and weight stall/gain?

[Talaria 50]

Once you were cleared to add resistance training, did you find that doing these exercises-or even increasing cardio- caused a temporary stall or gain?

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[Wolfgirl78 266]

Yes. Anytime you start a new exercise regime you will experience a stall or upwards fluctuation. It's caused by Water retention. However, like you said it is temporary. I experienced this, got frustrated and did a little research. Don't let it get you down. It's only temporary.

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[JamieLogical 8,727]

Muscles need Water to repair themselves. Any new workout routine will cause temporary water retention. Don't let it deter you! In the long run, exercise will allow you to lose more fat and retain more muscle.

[lr1234 3]

I just came here to ask the same question. Thank you!

[DFernandez718 59]

Once you were cleared to add resistance training, did you find that doing these exercises-or even increasing cardio- caused a temporary stall or gain?

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Because you gain weight doesn't mean you're not losing fat! Remember muscle weighs more than fat! Don't go by weight, go by inches

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[JennsJourney 205]

This happened to me too after starting Zumba classes. But after a week, I started losing weight faster than before! So, keep your head up...YOU'RE DOING GREAT!