Another newbie ? - weight gain normal?

JJ said:

Next, I'm just going into my third week of running this much and this
consistently and I've noticed that I've *gained* about 2-3 lbs! I'm not
eating more though probably not drinking enough water (always hard for me).
I did some research on the 'net and it does seem that lots of beginners
initially gain "water weight"? I gained shortly after I started at this
"pace" for lack of a better word.

Does that sound right? Did any of you out there experience this? If so,
how long does it last approx? I'm not terribly worried, just not happy
about the weight gain...

Hmm most beginners gain from added muscle, not water weight. But
ignore the scale, and go by looks. Honestly, 3 lbs is about the weight
of a good dump, not a significant amount at all.

TBR

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Next, I'm just going into my third week of running this much and this
consistently and I've noticed that I've *gained* about 2-3 lbs! I'm not
eating more though probably not drinking enough water (always hard for
me).
I did some research on the 'net and it does seem that lots of beginners
initially gain "water weight"? I gained shortly after I started at this
"pace" for lack of a better word.

Does that sound right? Did any of you out there experience this? If so,
how long does it last approx? I'm not terribly worried, just not happy
about the weight gain...

Hmm most beginners gain from added muscle, not water weight. But
ignore the scale, and go by looks. Honestly, 3 lbs is about the weight
of a good dump, not a significant amount at all.

Ummm...I don't think it's possible that I gained 3 lbs of *muscle* weight in
under 3 weeks. It takes longer than that I thought. I did find several
sites that mentioned short-term water weight as the muscles retain more
since they are being worked harder/differently.

But, ultimately, you're right...3 lbs isn't anything to stress over. ;-)
Thx, JJ

JJ said:

Ummm...I don't think it's possible that I gained 3 lbs of *muscle* weight in
under 3 weeks. It takes longer than that I thought. I did find several
sites that mentioned short-term water weight as the muscles retain more
since they are being worked harder/differently.

Absolutely false. You gain muscle almost immediately, but how much and
how fast is an individual thing. It all depends on where you are
starting from. Three weeks is more than enough to gain 3 lbs.

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But, ultimately, you're right...3 lbs isn't anything to stress over. ;-)

It really isn't. That can be gained by simply drinking water.

TBR

"As democracy is perfected, the office of president represents, more and
more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day
the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last and the
White House will be adorned by a downright moron."
H.L. Mencken (1880 - 1956)
"Anyone with degrees from Yale and Harvard is presumed to be intelligent,
but George W. Bush has managed to overcome that presumption."
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On Wed, 10 Aug 2005 17:02:21 -0400, The Bill Rodgers <[email hidden]>

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Absolutely false. You gain muscle almost immediately, but how much and
how fast is an individual thing. It all depends on where you are
starting from. Three weeks is more than enough to gain 3 lbs.

Also, do yourself a favor. Take a pic of yourself in a couple of
poses, and put it away for a couple years, then take new ones and
compare. I wish I'd done that when I see someone from 20 years ago,
and they say "holy S**t, someone got weights and a diet plan for
xmas". The changes are gradual, and you see them everyday so they're
very gradual, and you don't notice as much as others do who haven't
seen you in awhile.

TBR

"As democracy is perfected, the office of president represents, more and
more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day
the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last and the
White House will be adorned by a downright moron."
H.L. Mencken (1880 - 1956)
"Anyone with degrees from Yale and Harvard is presumed to be intelligent,
but George W. Bush has managed to overcome that presumption."
S**t list: Charlie Bendahoe, TBR imposter

JJ said:

Hi all,

First off, thanks to all who have replied to my initial post about the shin
pain...

Next, I'm just going into my third week of running this much and this
consistently and I've noticed that I've *gained* about 2-3 lbs!

Have you taken any skinfold measurements? Abdominal circumference?

On 10 Aug 2005 14:42:18 -0700, "Kaz Kylheku" <[email hidden]>

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Have you taken any skinfold measurements?>

Hopefully, she has none to measure LOL.

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Abdominal circumference?

What does a big snowman in a cartoon have to do with it?

TBR

"As democracy is perfected, the office of president represents, more and
more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day
the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last and the
White House will be adorned by a downright moron."
H.L. Mencken (1880 - 1956)
"Anyone with degrees from Yale and Harvard is presumed to be intelligent,
but George W. Bush has managed to overcome that presumption."
S**t list: Charlie Bendahoe, TBR imposter

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JJ said:

Ummm...I don't think it's possible that I gained 3 lbs of *muscle* weight
in
under 3 weeks. It takes longer than that I thought. I did find several
sites that mentioned short-term water weight as the muscles retain more
since they are being worked harder/differently.

Absolutely false. You gain muscle almost immediately, but how much and
how fast is an individual thing. It all depends on where you are
starting from. Three weeks is more than enough to gain 3 lbs.

Really. I would never have guessed that was possible.

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But, ultimately, you're right...3 lbs isn't anything to stress over. ;-)

It really isn't. That can be gained by simply drinking water.

Yeah...Thx, JJ

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On Wed, 10 Aug 2005 17:02:21 -0400, The Bill Rodgers <[email hidden]>

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Absolutely false. You gain muscle almost immediately, but how much and
how fast is an individual thing. It all depends on where you are
starting from. Three weeks is more than enough to gain 3 lbs.

Also, do yourself a favor. Take a pic of yourself in a couple of
poses, and put it away for a couple years, then take new ones and
compare. I wish I'd done that when I see someone from 20 years ago,
and they say "holy S**t, someone got weights and a diet plan for
xmas". The changes are gradual, and you see them everyday so they're
very gradual, and you don't notice as much as others do who haven't
seen you in awhile.

That's a good idea. You're right that the changes are/would be so subtle, I
might not notice them right away. I'll think about doing this. Thx again,
JJ

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JJ said:

Hi all,

First off, thanks to all who have replied to my initial post about the
shin
pain...

Next, I'm just going into my third week of running this much and this
consistently and I've noticed that I've *gained* about 2-3 lbs!

Have you taken any skinfold measurements? Abdominal circumference?

Umm...Not the "skinfold" thing. I wouldn't quite know how to do that. I
don't really have "folds" thankfully. I've measured my waist before but not
recently. That's something I could do. Thx, JJ

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JJ said:

Really. I would never have guessed that was possible.

It's even more noticeable when you are just starting out.

TBR

"As democracy is perfected, the office of president represents, more and
more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day
the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last and the
White House will be adorned by a downright moron."
H.L. Mencken (1880 - 1956)
"Anyone with degrees from Yale and Harvard is presumed to be intelligent,
but George W. Bush has managed to overcome that presumption."
S**t list: Charlie Bendahoe, TBR imposter

JJ said:

That's a good idea. You're right that the changes are/would be so subtle, I
might not notice them right away. I'll think about doing this. Thx again,
JJ

Feel free to send them to me for a clinical observation. ;?)~

TBR

"As democracy is perfected, the office of president represents, more and
more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day
the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last and the
White House will be adorned by a downright moron."
H.L. Mencken (1880 - 1956)
"Anyone with degrees from Yale and Harvard is presumed to be intelligent,
but George W. Bush has managed to overcome that presumption."
S**t list: Charlie Bendahoe, TBR imposter

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JJ said:

Hi all,

First off, thanks to all who have replied to my initial post about the
shin
pain...

Next, I'm just going into my third week of running this much and this
consistently and I've noticed that I've *gained* about 2-3 lbs!

Have you taken any skinfold measurements? Abdominal circumference?

Along those lines, buy one of those body fat bathroom scales. I want to
do that, but haven't yet ponied up my $85.
Body weight can vary considerably from day to day, but body fat content
I think will be more consistently and motivational. In any case, make sure
you weigh yourself at the same time / conditions of every day, e.g. first
thing in the AM.

Dave

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JJ said:

That's a good idea. You're right that the changes are/would be so subtle,
I
might not notice them right away. I'll think about doing this. Thx
again,
JJ

Feel free to send them to me for a clinical observation. ;?)~

Har har...JJ

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JJ said:

Really. I would never have guessed that was possible.

It's even more noticeable when you are just starting out.

I did notice a fairly quick change in my legs after starting aerobics a
couple years ago. Especially my calves. I've always had "bird-legs"
especially from the knees down (thanks Mom <grin>😉. But after a few months
of aerobics, I put on my tall boots (riding boots), which I don't use very
often and they were tight! Not too tight to wear, just not all loose like
they usually are. Interesting.

So, it's possible that I've gained a bit of muscle with the running. I'm
fairly lean (in most places - not all <smile>😉 but can "bulk" up a bit if I
hit the weights. I mean it doesn't take much for me to start getting bigger
arms and such. I have a very small frame though (tiny bones - small feet,
smaller hands) so I don't lift too much weight very often.

I think I'm retaining water too though. I'm now up even more than
before...but my clothing isn't any tighter so I guess I shouldn't "sweat" it
(pardon the pun).

Thx! JJ

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JJ said:

Hi all,

First off, thanks to all who have replied to my initial post about the
shin
pain...

Next, I'm just going into my third week of running this much and this
consistently and I've noticed that I've *gained* about 2-3 lbs!

Have you taken any skinfold measurements? Abdominal circumference?

Along those lines, buy one of those body fat bathroom scales. I want
to do that, but haven't yet ponied up my $85.
Body weight can vary considerably from day to day, but body fat content
I think will be more consistently and motivational. In any case, make
sure you weigh yourself at the same time / conditions of every day, e.g.
first thing in the AM.

I do try to do that...I try to *not* weight myself too much in the first
place (messes with my head) but when I do I try to do it at the same time
first thing in the morning. It's amazing how much more "stable" that
weight/number is compared to weighing at night. That can be down right
depressing sometimes so I should avoid it! <grin> JJ

JJ said:

I'm
fairly lean (in most places - not all <smile>😉

Now those jpg's seem even more important...

TBR

"As democracy is perfected, the office of president represents, more and
more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day
the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last and the
White House will be adorned by a downright moron."
H.L. Mencken (1880 - 1956)
"Anyone with degrees from Yale and Harvard is presumed to be intelligent,
but George W. Bush has managed to overcome that presumption."
S**t list: Charlie Bendahoe, TBR imposter

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JJ said:

I'm
fairly lean (in most places - not all <smile>😉

Now those jpg's seem even more important...

Ah ha...you probably took that wrong! ;-) JJ

JJ said:

Ah ha...you probably took that wrong! ;-) JJ

No, I think I'm right on the money LOL

TBR

"As democracy is perfected, the office of president represents, more and
more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day
the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last and the
White House will be adorned by a downright moron."
H.L. Mencken (1880 - 1956)
"Anyone with degrees from Yale and Harvard is presumed to be intelligent,
but George W. Bush has managed to overcome that presumption."
S**t list: Charlie Bendahoe, TBR imposter