Initial weight gain, adjustment?

Hi all,

Im just wondering if you could help me with this?

I always weigh myself; Monday, Wednesday and Friday. I always do it at practically the same time and always on the same scales. Given that I know our bodies weight fluctuates throughout the day.

Now, I weighed myself in this morning and it seems I have put on a 1lb.

I did have a mini 'blowout' Sat night as I was starting Atkins WOE yesterday (Sunday)....BUT I know that, that couldnt have caused it and on my Day 1 Induction I know I only consumed 1200 + some calories. So I KNOW that isnt it either!! Not that I count the cals, but it appears in my tracker.

Also I do workout 5-6 days a week. Do alot of weights too etc.

I have been drinking tons of water. Im dead thirsty, plus its hot. I consumed about 1.5l this morning alone at the gym.

Do you think I'm retaining water? Does this happen before you go into Ketosis? Like an adjustment period? lol

I really feel loads better already, kind of 'light and flowy' and not particuarly hungry either.

Thanks to all who answers

Yeah, this is why you shouldn't weigh so often. Weight fluctuates constantly but over a longer length of time it will take one direction.

Yeah it could well be water retention, and it could also be muscle mass considering you work out a lot. try, if you can, to weigh in just once a week and you'll see the difference. Well done on getting going!

Leanne1 said:

Yeah, this is why you shouldn't weigh so often. Weight fluctuates constantly but over a longer length of time it will take one direction.

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leanne, is there any chance of you weighing in...just once? lol. You're bound to have a good one! Go on go on go on!

Yes, I think I agree!! I only did it because Monday was my original day, then Wednesday my mother-in-law does hers....and so I would do mine....Then Friday my mate would do hers...so AGAIN I would do mine...this all takes place at the gym btw. Its like a routine now pmsl!

But yes, I agree! I'm not too worried because my clothes feel loose and thats the main thing!

It was just a shock, I think because I've been slogging my guts out at the gym!

Thanks for the replies! I feel abit better now