{"id":665,"date":"2018-05-23T09:00:12","date_gmt":"2018-05-23T14:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vshred.com\/blog\/?p=665"},"modified":"2018-11-14T21:59:46","modified_gmt":"2018-11-15T03:59:46","slug":"why-am-i-gaining-weight-working-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vshred.com\/blog\/why-am-i-gaining-weight-working-out\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Am I Gaining Weight While Working Out?"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019ve ever looked in the mirror and asked yourself, \u201cWhy am I gaining weight?\u201d then you know the frustration of trying and failing to get fit. It feels a lot worse when you\u2019re actually working out. There\u2019s no such thing as weight gain for no reason, and that\u2019s what you\u2019re about to find out.<\/p>\n

Why Am I Gaining Weight? | Top Reasons Why You\u2019re Adding Pounds Despite the Workouts<\/h2>\n

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1. Poor Diet<\/span><\/h3>\n

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\nSometimes the answer to the question \u201cWhy am I gaining weight despite my workouts?\u201d is very simple. It might be your diet.<\/p>\n

Diet is a complex subject, and it\u2019s personal. Like a workout, it can differ from one person to another. Certain dietary habits, though, can give you reasons for \u201csudden weight gain.\u201d<\/p>\n

For example, you may be consuming more calories than you burn. A super-intense hour-long workout may be 1,000 calories for men and 750 for women (and that\u2019s pretty high). A cheeseburger with fries and a milkshake is about 2,000 calories. So the age-old \u201cI\u2019ve been virtuous, so I\u2019m going to Gordo Burger\u201d thinking has to go.<\/p>\n

A diet that\u2019s high in sodium (which usually happens when you\u2019re eating processed food) can also be a cause. Too much of it in the body can lead to water retention and bloat.<\/p>\n

Exercise and diet will always go hand in hand. In fact, a healthy lifestyle is about 70 percent good diet<\/a> and 30 percent right exercise.<\/p>\n

Remember as well, you can\u2019t offset unhealthy eating habits with working out. Besides, eating a poor diet can have long-term implications for your health. They may cause hormonal imbalance. It may be the reason for the unexplained weight gain in women.<\/p>\n

2. Water Retention<\/span><\/h3>\n

\"Water
\nIf you\u2019ve been asking, \u201cWhy am I gaining weight?\u201d for some time now, it could be because you\u2019re retaining water. In fact, a lot of cases of unexplained weight gain is because of this.<\/p>\n

The question is why. When you begin working out, you\u2019re putting stress on your muscles. The fibers break and tear. These micro tears won\u2019t hurt you. They\u2019re a necessary part of the fitness process.<\/p>\n

They do represent trauma and injury to the body, though. You experience inflammation. In turn, the body keeps as much water as it can since it needs fluids to heal the area.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s also possible you\u2019re retaining water because you\u2019re dehydrated. The body works on achieving homeostasis. It\u2019s the state of being balanced. If it feels you\u2019re not having a lot of fluids, it holds on to your reserves.<\/p>\n

There are different ways to know if you have water retention. You may have abdominal bloating and weight gain. You may develop stiff joints. Your face may even look puffy.<\/p>\n

The good news is, over time, your muscles will toughen up. Your body will get used to the exercise and prevent the inflammatory response. To avoid dehydration and bloating, drink more water<\/a>.<\/p>\n

3. Muscle Expansion<\/span><\/h3>\n

\"Muscle
\nDo you ask, \u201cWhat causes weight gain without overeating?\u201d It can be your muscles hard at work. When you work out, your muscles start to bulk up<\/a>. The tissue your body replaces torn muscles with is denser and more fibrous. Muscles are denser than fat, so they can increase your weight gain.<\/p>\n

The nice thing about muscles is they tend to be compact than fat. You still look lean. It explains why two men or women can have the same weight but look vastly different in terms of shape.<\/p>\n

Another potential reason is you\u2019re building muscles faster than losing fat. It\u2019s not something to be scared of. As long as you\u2019re doing your workouts right, you will lose the excess fat. They will leave you with more defined and toned muscles.<\/p>\n

Warning: Never Ignore Consistent Unexplained Weight Gain<\/span><\/h3>\n

In most cases, the answer to the \u201cWhy am I gaining weight?\u201d are the three factors above. It doesn\u2019t mean, though, you should not be worried. For one, there are medical reasons for weight gain.<\/p>\n

One of the diseases that make you gain weight is hypothyroidism. It leads to putting on weight for no reason, especially among women. It\u2019s a thyroid issue that affects the body\u2019s metabolism. It needs the support of a doctor. You may also be gaining weight due to the medications you\u2019re taking.<\/p>\n

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