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Originally Posted by christiangirl
so I've been doing 30 min. cardio 4 times a week for the last two weeks and I've gained 5 pounds.  I've been losing inches according to the tape measure, so that's good, but I can't explain the weight. And if one more person tells me muscle weighs more than fat, I'll scream--I highly doubt I've gained 5 pounds of muscle in 10 days. Any suggestions? I've been drinking water like a fish, so is my body holding onto that? |
Hard to say. I think the only way you can truly know what you've gained and/or lost is by having your % body fat taken. That way you can see if you've gained fat. The more water you drink, the less you retain.
I always say focus on the tape measure and not as much on the scale. I mean, is it possible to gain fat and lose inches? I don't think that's possible, but I'm no expert, so I can't really be sure. Where are you doing your cardio? If at a gym, maybe you could ask somebody there? Then come back and give us the answer, lol.