Gaining weight on a calorie deficit!

[Kellym8]

Hello I'm wondering if I could get some advice!! The last 3 weeks I have tracked and weigh everything I eat I stay between 1400-1600 calories a day I started the gym 2 weeks ago 3x a week I do cardio and I do push myself where I ache the next day! I lost a bit of weight in the fist week but these last 2 weigh ins I have gained it back I weigh myself same time every week any ideas? Please be kind I'm 185lbs and want to loose around 40lbs

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Hi and welcome, Kellym8

Maybe it's time to look at what you're eating, instead of just focusing on how much you're eating?

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[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone]

Hi Kellym8, welcome aboard

I agree with moreless, when you're sticking to a plan and it isn't working, explore other plans. She's given you plenty of reading so I hope you find a new way to get the pounds moving

[Ally74]

Hi Kelly, As you've started a new exercise regime I would imagine that the weight gain is probably down to this and fluid around your joints. It'll go as your body gets more used to it and you'll have lost fat and gained muscle which is much better. Stick with it and don't lose hope, it'll be so worth it in the end. In the meantime if you could send me some of your motivation please 😘

[TheTabbyCat Administrator 16kg in reply to Ally74]

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[Polymialgia Visitor]

Are you remembering to add all your drinks in? I find a few alternate days on 800 calories is a really good way to kick start weight loss

[focused1 Maintainer 13kg]

Its annoying as you are really making an effort. Try downloading the free gives you the basic Myfitnesspal app . It gives you basic macros and you can scan barcodes . Don't skimp on drinks . Fruit tea - hot or cold I find refreshing . I put it in my water bottle with the teabag in it . you have enough quality calories . I eat quite a few omelettes , tinned fish and cottage cheese . Cottage cheese is my lazy food . The only one I buy is from Lidl . The plain - full fat . Half a tub .Sprinkle of herbs and smoked paprika . Handful of cherry tomatoes , onions , pepper, mixed leaves . The cottage cheese = 150cal and the generous salad will give you a decent filling lunch with 2 mins effort . I basically do a 400 , 600 , 400 3 meals a day with 100 cals to play with . I am 5ft 1 and 61 years old. I walk , do Zumba and long I can . Try You Tube for variety with exercise . I haven't gone back to the gym yet. I maintain around 62-65 kg . Not crazy light but I feel I don't want to be scrawny with excess flab . I have managed to keep a very flat stomach which was my goal after 5 kids made me look like Humpty Dumpty.

[Sewn]

Hi there Kellym8

I am just wondering if your weight gain could be hormonal, before your period?

A new regime can initially give you a loss. Try it o keep positive and keep moving x