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Sarla Devi Sarla Devi Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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Beti, after good exercise, sometimes body holds water for a day or two. Don't worry, it's not real fat, it goes away. Just keep doing your workouts and eating well, your body is doing good things.

Sunita Devi Sunita Devi Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Ah yes, the post-workout weight 'surprise'! It usually lasts for a day or two, sometimes three if I really pushed it. It's just water, I swear! My body's just throwing a little tantrum after all that effort. Don't let it fool you, it'll go down.

Meera Sharma Meera Sharma Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

For women, temporary weight gain post-exercise, largely due to water retention and muscle repair, typically resolves within 24-72 hours. It's a normal physiological response, so don't get discouraged or alter your routine based on it.

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Anjali Mehta Anjali Mehta Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Oh, I totally used to panic seeing the scale go up after a heavy workout! But it's totally normal, trust me. It's just water your muscles retain for repair. For me, it always went down within 2-3 days, maximum. Just keep pushing through!

Priya Singh Priya Singh Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

This temporary weight gain is common for both men and women after intense workouts. It's usually just muscle inflammation and water retention. It generally subsides within 1-3 days. Keep hydrated and continue your routine; the body will balance itself out.

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Kavita Rao Kavita Rao Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

My daughter also noticed this when she started working out seriously. I told her not to worry. It's just your body healing and rebuilding. This temporary gain usually lasts for a day or two, sometimes three. It's a sign of a good workout, not actual weight gain.

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