Why did I gain weight when I started lifting?
Early weight gain is usually water and glycogen, a stored form of carbohydrate that holds water, plus some real muscle and a bit of inflammation from the new stress. It tends to settle within two to four weeks.
Check your waist, how your clothes fit and your strength before panicking. If your measurements are stable or dropping, the scale is telling a partial story.
General information, not medical advice. If something feels wrong, or you have a health condition, check with your doctor first.
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