Why Does Exercise Cause a Weight Gain?
Exercise is supposed to help you lose weight. The idea is that you burn more calories than you eat, so it should speed up your weight loss. However, in more cases than not it can cause a weight gain. Especially during the first week. I understand how disappointing and frustrating this it. I’ve seen it happen at the scales personally. I’ve been annoyed when the scales don’t show the hard work that I’ve put in that week. The truth is that exercise can cause a weight gain. At least at first. Over time it will even out, but you need to understand why you’re seeing the weight gain. It’s nothing bad, really. Just a few weight loss mistakes you could be making. You’re Not Eating Enough One of the biggest issues is that you’re not eating enough. Sure, you don’t want to use up all the extra calories that you’re burning, but your body needs you to eat something extra. It could be a slice of wholemeal toast or a protein shake. Whatever your diet allows. When you burn ...