ltillman1 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 So I just completed my Whole30 yesterday. I woke up this morning and go to weigh myself (for the first time in 30 days) and take my measurements....and.....I gained 9LBS? Yes, I know that weight loss is not the take away from this program. I did lose inches (like 1 or 1/2 of one here and there). No, I did not cheat one bit. I was super compliant the entire 30 days. While doing Whole 30 I also partly incorporated the I Quit Sugar Program (because of my massive sugar addiction) and cut out all fruits as well these past 30 days. I feel amazing and I actually am extending my Whole 30 to Whole 60, but I am just wondering... 9LBS in 30 days? Has anyone else had this happen? I've searched all day and can't find any information so any help on this topic would be appreciated! Link to comment
Moderators LadyM Posted October 2, 2014 Moderators Share Posted October 2, 2014 If you lost inches and gained weight, then something other than fat gain is causing the increased number. Link to comment
leahcarn Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Were you exercising? Sounds like you've built some muscle Go you! Link to comment
Guest Andria Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Unfortunately, it is pretty unlikely to have gained much more than a couple pounds of muscle in one month and that would be with heavy lifting and dependent on whether you are male or female (women gain maybe half as much muscle as men with similar training). The GOOD news, however, is that it would also be unlikely for you to have gained 9 lbs of fat (fat gain being much easier than muscle gain) in one month. There is a lot more to the human body than fat and muscle! You probably increased bone and organ density, especially if you were coming from a very nutrient poor diet. Also, your hydration levels may increased. This is why the scale weight is very deceptive. Good for you for taking measurements; that is what you want to use to gauge your progress - in addition, of course, to the health benefits you received. Link to comment
GoJo09 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 If your clothes are fitting a bit better who cares what the number on your clearly dodgy scales say? Link to comment
Physibeth Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Are you female? If so where are you in your cycle? I know that wildly throws my numbers off. Like everyone else said though, you lost inches and you feel great, so throw the scale in the trash. Link to comment
ltillman1 Posted October 3, 2014 Author Share Posted October 3, 2014 thanks for the replies! yes i am female and i have been working out 5 to 6 days a week. i guess the scale is still playing a mental game with me as someone who has lost 90 lbs. i think i will be taking the advice of others and putting the scale away! Link to comment
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