Started Cycling - Weight increase rather than decrease :(
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I recently started cycling up to 4 times a week various terrain approx 12 miles a go. After getting on the scales after 2 weeks I was shocked to see I have actually gained 3 kg or 6 pounds in weight 
some people I talk to say I am probably eating more due to excessive exercise but I have not - my eating habits have not changed at all. I do drink plenty of water too - at least 2-3 litres a day.
Anyone know wtf is happening with my body? I can't have put that much muscle on so quickly!?
some people I talk to say I am probably eating more due to excessive exercise but I have not - my eating habits have not changed at all. I do drink plenty of water too - at least 2-3 litres a day.
Anyone know wtf is happening with my body? I can't have put that much muscle on so quickly!?
Hmm but is it possible to gain 6.5 pounds of muscle in 2 weeks!? My legs do feel really hard and solid compared to a couple of months ago. I also play a lot of squash and badminton too. I am exercising at least 1 hours a day 6 days a week.
My GP mentioned I needed to cut down the exercise to allow my muscles to recover otherwise they would store water which would result in increased weight.
Will increased muscle mass eventually lead to weight loss then?
My GP mentioned I needed to cut down the exercise to allow my muscles to recover otherwise they would store water which would result in increased weight.
Will increased muscle mass eventually lead to weight loss then?
Cheers all, very encouraging words. I am pretty certain my eating habits have not changed but I shall keep a diary for a week and monitor 
As for the cycling pace I'd say i probably maintain a speed of 15mph throughout the ride and hope to increase this as the days go by. I try to tackle hills where ever possible too.
As for the cycling pace I'd say i probably maintain a speed of 15mph throughout the ride and hope to increase this as the days go by. I try to tackle hills where ever possible too.
chrisobrien54 said:
When I was putting in the heavy cardio (run between 5 - 10 miles then hope straight on the bike for 20 mile or so) and eating very lean I'd waver between 155 - 165lbs on a daily basis. It's really no big deal, just water and the other stuff we all purge...
Once I started lifting weights I gained around 10lbs and seemed to stick at 175lbs.
Now I havent got a clue what I am, and couldnt give a rats arse!
Prior to the heavy cardio sessions, I was fat. The massive cardio, combined with a diet of mainly carbs (rice, pasta, cous cous etc) made me skinny fat, that is, tiny arms and shoulders with a canny bit of fat around my stomach and arse. People would comment that I was losing too much weight, yet all I could see was the big fat gut that just wouldnt shift. So I got stuck into reading about diet, and lifting, and 6 month later I'm different build entirely.
If you're just taking up cycling I wouldnt try to kill yourself straight off - it's just a good excuse to over eat once you're back home. Take it easy, and get used to the increase in activity - the biggest factor is diet, and cutting all the s
t we've been conditioned to eat when dieting. Bread, pasta etc - any carbs you dont need just ignore. Eat your greens and lean meats, fish, turkey, chicken, beef etc. Nuts and seeds are great for snacking on. bks to low fat foods too, it's horsest. Sticking to low fat did me no favours at all (skinny fat!!!) Now I eat a ton of fat and I'm in the best shape I've ever been - just make sure it's the good fat you're eating, and not KFC. Olive oil is good for cooking your meats in, chuck the Sun flower oil. I dont bother much with fruit, unless I'm really craving sugar after a heavy workout. F*ck the 5-a-Day thing, just eat all the veg you can. Oh but I do enjoy blueberries, and raspberries.
Oh, and I allow myself a binge Saturday where I eat just about everything i can. I usually feel f*cking awful by the end of it, though. Prior to going on holiday I got reasonably lean while still including a binge day. Now it's like a binge weekend, but that's just me - I'd not really recommend it.
F*ck, I forgot to stop typing.
Apologies if you knew all of this already! The above is just my experience through trial and error ; )
Once I started lifting weights I gained around 10lbs and seemed to stick at 175lbs.
Now I havent got a clue what I am, and couldnt give a rats arse!
Prior to the heavy cardio sessions, I was fat. The massive cardio, combined with a diet of mainly carbs (rice, pasta, cous cous etc) made me skinny fat, that is, tiny arms and shoulders with a canny bit of fat around my stomach and arse. People would comment that I was losing too much weight, yet all I could see was the big fat gut that just wouldnt shift. So I got stuck into reading about diet, and lifting, and 6 month later I'm different build entirely.
If you're just taking up cycling I wouldnt try to kill yourself straight off - it's just a good excuse to over eat once you're back home. Take it easy, and get used to the increase in activity - the biggest factor is diet, and cutting all the s
t we've been conditioned to eat when dieting. Bread, pasta etc - any carbs you dont need just ignore. Eat your greens and lean meats, fish, turkey, chicken, beef etc. Nuts and seeds are great for snacking on. bks to low fat foods too, it's horsest. Sticking to low fat did me no favours at all (skinny fat!!!) Now I eat a ton of fat and I'm in the best shape I've ever been - just make sure it's the good fat you're eating, and not KFC. Olive oil is good for cooking your meats in, chuck the Sun flower oil. I dont bother much with fruit, unless I'm really craving sugar after a heavy workout. F*ck the 5-a-Day thing, just eat all the veg you can. Oh but I do enjoy blueberries, and raspberries. Oh, and I allow myself a binge Saturday where I eat just about everything i can. I usually feel f*cking awful by the end of it, though. Prior to going on holiday I got reasonably lean while still including a binge day. Now it's like a binge weekend, but that's just me - I'd not really recommend it.
F*ck, I forgot to stop typing.
Apologies if you knew all of this already! The above is just my experience through trial and error ; )
Awesome write up many thanksI do have a trip computer and it does help to push it harder..
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