diefatdie's Journal, 29 August 2011

Well you can start to build muscle, but not enough to see it on the scale. The weight gain you see is from your muscle fibers retaining water. Google "why the scale lies" for a great explanation on workouts and water weight gains. It actually takes women weeks of hard work to build one pound of muscle. Many things factor in like how much protein you get in your diet, how much muscle you already have, genetics etc. You will start to reduce body fat though. Once your body gets used to the new workout, you will see the scale start to move. I have went on long bike rides and been up 4 pounds the next day (sore muscles means muscles are retaining water). Just keep going and you will be fine.