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Gaining weight instead of losing
I am 172 cms and used to weigh around 82.5kgs.
From a week I started workout and controlling my diet. Instead of losing weight I am gaining.
Now I weigh around 85.5.
I gained 3 kgs in a week. What could be the reason. What should I do?
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Initially in the workout u gain wait because if muscle building , but continue workout u will lose weight during the course
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Dr. Rupal V Rana
General Physician
21 yrs exp
Mumbai
A new exercise regimen puts stress on your muscle fibers. This causes small micro tears, also known as micro trauma, and some inflammation. Those two conditions in your muscle fibers are the reason you may gain some weight…….. Dr. Rupal Rana Arya (Senior Consultant Physician) Mumbai
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Dr. Khushboo
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8 yrs exp
New Delhi
When you start working out weight increases as due increases in muscle mass. But if you continue you’ll see changes in inches . So don’t worry keep up the good work
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