From Beth, Age 15 - 04/09/04 - IP#: 68.193.114.xxx Click here to reply
Hey I have a question... I've been working out really hard lately. I'm running four miles a day and going to the gym every other day. But now, I've gained two pounds. I was steadily losing weight for a while and I haven't changed my healthy diet. So, where did the two pounds come from? How can I know if they're 2 pounds of newly formed muscle (from working out so hard) or two pounds of fat?
Reply from Vici, Age 13 - 04/10/04 - IP#: 64.12.116.xxx muscle
Reply from anne, Age 17 - 04/10/04 - IP#: 216.66.107.xxx probably muscle. but also check your sodium intake- you might be retaining water...
Reply from marie, Age 17 - 04/09/04 - IP#: 4.237.74.xxx Ok whoever said muscle weighs more than fat is wrong. People gain lean muscle mass which is what makes them thinner I think. That 2 lbs could be water or bloating. You shouldnt be so crazed over 2 lbs.
Reply from Beth, Age 15 - 04/09/04 - IP#: 68.193.114.xxx Ok, thanks. I was pretty sure it was muscle, but I'm so paranoid these days. Thanks. And I'll check out that body fat machine next time I get to te gym.
Reply from Ashley, Age 13 - 04/09/04 - IP#: 67.1.229.xxx Hey great job!!! Your an inspiration to me. I just started taking up jogging and I do about a mile each day. U probably gained 2 pounds because u are building muscle
Reply from Narisa, Age 18 - 04/09/04 - IP#: 198.81.26.xxx Hi, you seem to be working out very hard and unless you are eating extremely fatty foods, its highly unlikely that its fat. Next time you go to the gym, ask a trainer if they have a body fat testing machine. That way you can see if your body fat is normal or high. I have one at home. Its a scale/body fat tester. It helps alot because it lets me know whether or not the weight i lose is fat or water weight. Good luck! and keep up the good work
