Can working out too much cause weight gain?

Agree with others here. Overtraining spikes your stress hormone cortisol, which can cause water retention and make you look bloated.

Before you spend thousands on fancy dietitians or expensive fat burners because your weight went up, just scale back your workouts slightly and track your food on a free app. Sometimes, overtraining makes us eat extra calories without realizing, which is a waste of both effort and money.

Yes, excessive exercise without proper rest can lead to chronic fatigue and elevated cortisol levels, which can slow down your weight loss or even cause fluid retention. Balance is key. Make sure you are sleeping well and giving your body time to recover.

Actually yaar, overtraining makes u super hungry, so you might end up eating more than you burned. Plus, your muscles hold water to heal when you push too hard. Just keep it balanced and don't abuse your body in the gym.

Arey, my body treats two extra pushups like a national emergency and starts storing water like a camel! Jokes aside, yes, overtraining causes high cortisol and muscle swelling, making the scale go up. Relax and give yourself a rest day.

I used to workout for two hours daily but kept gaining weight, only to realize my thyroid levels were completely off. Overtraining was just putting too much stress on my already struggling system. Please get a simple thyroid panel done and consult your doctor.