{"id":11611,"date":"2020-11-12T20:13:51","date_gmt":"2020-11-12T20:13:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=11611"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"why-do-i-gain-weight-when-i-exercise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/why-do-i-gain-weight-when-i-exercise\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Do I Gain Weight When I Exercise: Explaining That Ever-Changing Number On The Scale"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/why-do-i-gain-weight-when-i-exercise\/#Why_Do_I_Gain_Weight_When_I_Exercise\" >Why Do I Gain Weight When I Exercise?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/why-do-i-gain-weight-when-i-exercise\/#Muscle_Mass_Gain\" >Muscle Mass Gain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/why-do-i-gain-weight-when-i-exercise\/#Water_Retention\" >Water Retention<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/why-do-i-gain-weight-when-i-exercise\/#Sleep_Deprivation\" >Sleep Deprivation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/why-do-i-gain-weight-when-i-exercise\/#Consumption_Of_Fiber\" >Consumption Of Fiber<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/why-do-i-gain-weight-when-i-exercise\/#Post-Workout_Inflammation\" >Post-Workout Inflammation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/why-do-i-gain-weight-when-i-exercise\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/why-do-i-gain-weight-when-i-exercise\/#Is_Muscle_Heavier_Than_Fat\" >Is Muscle Heavier Than Fat?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/why-do-i-gain-weight-when-i-exercise\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/why-do-i-gain-weight-when-i-exercise\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What first comes to your mind when you think of losing weight? For most people, it\u2019s diet and exercise. And that is correct. Following a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/best-weight-loss-program\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> healthy nutritional plan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and performing regular workouts, together create a caloric deficit that helps you burn more calories than you consume, which is the staple of a successful weight loss (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/weight-loss\/in-depth\/calories\/art-20048065\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, not all diets and training are designed for that. Just like there are weight loss meal plans and workouts, there are also numerous methods that target<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3200-calorie-diet\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> weight gain<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. That is why some people may have stumbled upon a problem of achieving not exactly what they were expecting but quite the opposite, meaning that they may be working out but gaining weight instead of shedding pounds. So, some end up wondering: \u201cWhy do I gain weight when I exercise?\u201d. If that is the case for you, don\u2019t worry because, today, you will find out what causes weight gain after exercise and how to deal with this problem.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Why_Do_I_Gain_Weight_When_I_Exercise\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Do_I_Gain_Weight_When_I_Exercise\"><\/span><b>Why Do I Gain Weight When I Exercise?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you know, exercising doesn\u2019t necessarily lead to immediate weight loss. Furthermore, sometimes, you may notice that you are gaining weight while working out. Now, there is no need to panic because such a phenomenon is quite normal. Different factors affect this process and may answer your question, \u201cWhy do I gain weight when I exercise\u201d.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, here are the main causes of weight gain with exercise and what to do about it (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellfit.com\/i-just-started-exercising-why-am-i-gaining-weight-1231585\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Muscle_Mass_Gain\"><\/span><b>Muscle Mass Gain<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is probably the most common answer to questions such as: \u201cWhy do I gain weight faster when I exercise?\u201d, \u201cWhy do I gain weight when I exercise every day?\u201d, and \u201cWhy do I gain weight when I exercise and eat healthily?\u201d. It is only natural that when you work out a lot, you not only burn fat but also work your muscles, which leads to an increase in muscle mass. Although the amount of weight you gain depends on your diet and the type of exercise you perform, any extra physical activity promotes strengthening and growing muscle mass (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4523889\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This is especially noticeable in people who previously led a mostly sedentary lifestyle (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20873080\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). So, if your diet includes plenty of<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> protein<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which promotes muscle growth, and you regularly perform strength training workouts, you can expect your muscle mass to grow.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since muscles are denser than<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/losing-weight-vs-losing-fat\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> fat<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you may notice an increase on your scale, but at the same time look slimmer than before. All people are different, and so one may gain muscle mass easier and quicker than the other. So, if you are one of those people who easily gain muscle mass, then it is better for you, and there is no need in trying to fix this. Muscles do not only help shape a strong and healthy body but also increase your resting metabolic rate (RMR), which makes you burn more calories while you rest, thus promoting weight loss (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/features\/get-more-burn-from-your-workout\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe app will provide you with a host of fat-frying fitness routines that\u2019ll scare the extra pounds away and turn your body into a masterpiece! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Why_Do_I_Gain_Weight_When_I_Exercise\">Get your life moving in the right direction<\/a> with BetterMe!<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Why_Do_I_Gain_Weight_When_I_Exercise\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4563.png\" alt=\"why do i gain weight when i exercise\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Water_Retention\"><\/span><b>Water Retention<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another reason why you are gaining weight while working out is water retention. This phenomenon is pretty common and can significantly affect the number on your scale. Water retention may be caused by an increased intake of sodium. Research shows that consumption of salty foods leads to higher water intake, which may increase your weight (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28614828\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). That is why if you want to reduce water retention, try to consume less salt and salty foods.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another cause of water retention is hormonal changes in premenopausal women. That is why a lot of women may notice some bloating during their menstrual period. Research shows that the water retention is at its highest on the first day of menstrual flow, then slowly decreases by the middle of the cycle, and then increases around the time of ovulation (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/51574867_Fluid_Retention_over_the_Menstrual_Cycle_1-Year_Data_from_the_Prospective_Ovulation_Cohort\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Since the process of water retention during the menstrual period in women is natural and temporary, there is no point in trying to fix it somehow.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sleep_Deprivation\"><\/span><b>Sleep Deprivation<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slimming down sure is not easy. Your weight loss will be successful if you stick to a<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> balanced nutritional plan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, exercise regularly, and rest properly. A lot of people tend to underestimate the importance of the latter and end up getting not enough sleep. It is crucial to remember that when it comes to shedding pounds, your recovery and especially sleep is of great significance. Lack of sleep can lead to a change in levels of hunger regulating hormones leptin and ghrelin, which results in increased cravings causing an increase in caloric intake (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18564298\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). If you want to prevent that, try to get enough shut-eye. Although the number of hours a person should sleep varies individually, depending on age and some other factors, an average adult person is recommended to have 7-9 hours of sleep a day (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/adult-health\/expert-answers\/how-many-hours-of-sleep-are-enough\/faq-20057898\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/balanced-diet\/\">The Fundamentals of a Balanced Diet: Foods, Benefits, Weight Loss<\/a><br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Why_Do_I_Gain_Weight_When_I_Exercise\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5-4.jpg\" alt=\"why do i gain weight \" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consumption_Of_Fiber\"><\/span><b>Consumption Of Fiber<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating a lot of healthy <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/weight-loss-hacks\/\">fiber-rich foods<\/a> after the workout can also lead to a temporary increase in weight. Fiber may add to water retention in the colon and, if insoluble, can increase stool weight (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3435786\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Although it may add to the number on your scales,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/high-fiber-diet\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> fiber<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an essential component of any healthy nutritional plan and should never be avoided.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Post-Workout_Inflammation\"><\/span><b>Post-Workout Inflammation<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cause of your weight gain might be your workout itself. If so, it means that you are doing everything right and working hard enough to be able to reach real results. When you exercise, you create small tears in your muscle tissue, called exercise-induced muscle damage (EIMD), which later gets repaired and thus makes your muscles grow in size and strength. This process is accompanied by inflammation and fluid retention, which may be the cause of you gaining weight while working out. The EIMD is temporary and occurs after you perform some new or challenging type of workout. It is often followed by muscle soreness, which indicates that inflammation and muscle repair are taking place in your body. You can reduce after-workout muscle soreness by taking a hot shower or a bath and massaging your muscles.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Muscle_Heavier_Than_Fat\"><\/span><b>Is Muscle Heavier Than Fat?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a popular belief that muscle is heavier than fat, but is it true? And the answer is no, not exactly. In reality, one pound of muscle weighs the same as one pound of fat. However, such a belief occurred because muscle tissue is much denser than body fat, so if you have more muscles, you can look slimmer than the person who weighs the same but has more fat (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/news\/20030731\/dont-fall-for-fitness-myths\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Why_Do_I_Gain_Weight_When_I_Exercise\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Gif_Blue-1.gif\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18564298\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A single night of sleep deprivation increases ghrelin levels and feelings of hunger in normal-weight healthy men<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2008, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/weight-loss\/in-depth\/calories\/art-20048065\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Counting calories: Get back to weight-loss basics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, mayoclinic.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/news\/20030731\/dont-fall-for-fitness-myths\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;t Fall for Fitness Myths<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2004, webmd.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20873080\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effect of once a week endurance exercise on fitness status in sedentary subjects<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2010, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/51574867_Fluid_Retention_over_the_Menstrual_Cycle_1-Year_Data_from_the_Prospective_Ovulation_Cohort\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fluid Retention over the Menstrual Cycle: 1-Year Data from the Prospective Ovulation Cohort<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2011, researchgate.net)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/features\/get-more-burn-from-your-workout\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get More Burn From Your Workout<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2003, webmd.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/adult-health\/expert-answers\/how-many-hours-of-sleep-are-enough\/faq-20057898\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many hours of sleep are enough for good health?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, mayoclinic.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28614828\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relationship between Sodium Intake and Water Intake: The False and the True<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4523889\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skeletal Muscle Hypertrophy after Aerobic Exercise Training<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2015, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3435786\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stopping or reducing dietary fiber intake reduces constipation and its associated symptoms<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2012, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellfit.com\/i-just-started-exercising-why-am-i-gaining-weight-1231585\">Why You May Be Gaining Weight After Working Out<\/a> (2020, verywellfit.com)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What first comes to your mind when you think of losing weight? For most people, it\u2019s diet and exercise. And that is correct. 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