Can exercise cause weight gain?

Don't worry at all, this is completely normal. When you start exercising, your muscles store extra water and glycogen for energy and recovery, which can temporarily increase your weight. Keep going, eat clean, and let your body adjust over a few weeks. You are on the right track!

It is the ultimate betrayal, right? You sweat for an hour and the weighing scale rewards you with an extra kilo! Don't worry, it's just muscle recovery water weight, or maybe you are just eating a bit more because workouts make you hungry like a bear. It'll settle down soon!

Intense gym workouts can sometimes increase cortisol and cause temporary water weight gain in the body. I have found that balancing your routine with gentle yoga and pranayama helps keep stress levels down and supports natural weight regulation. Give your body time to find its balance.

Ah, the joys of trying to stay fit! You start walking and suddenly your body decides to hoard water like a desert camel, making you look heavier. It's just muscle inflammation and totally normal. Don't throw away your walking shoes just yet, it gets better!

I faced this exact issue when I first started weight training. Your muscles store glycogen and water to heal, which is why the scale goes up initially. My advice is to stop obsessing over the scale, focus on your protein intake, and measure your waist instead. The scale will drop once your body adapts.

Since I manage high BP, I keep a close eye on my weight and diet. Exercise can cause temporary water retention as muscles repair, which might look like weight gain. Focus on keeping your salt intake low, stay hydrated, and get regular checkups to monitor your overall cardiovascular health.