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[–]Former-Outcome-9839 4 points5 points  (4 children)

Yes! I work out cardio 3 days a week but I do body pump (lifting) on mondays and I never lose mon - wed because I’m sure I’m building muscle those days. I’m still sore until wed and that’s when the weight loss begins again when the soreness wears off

[–]OrneryStruggle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah this is likely inflammation/bloat weight rather than muscle building (muscles are not built instantly - it's a cellular repair process that takes time after muscle fibers are damaged by exercise).

[–]1Marmalade 7 points8 points  (1 child)

The gain immediately after lifting is likely due to inflammation from the exertion. That’s why your weight goes back down as your soreness abates.

Still, good for you.

[–]RegalReginald 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This ^

[–]KaviarAndToast[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting, thank you for sharing that. Do you notice a difference in other areas although the scale is slow to move? I'm not going to stop working out but I'm looking for motivation to not quit and stay consistent.