Why You Gained 5 Pounds in 3 Days (And Why It's Not Fat)
Wits & Weights | Fat Loss, Nutrition, & Strength Training for Lifters
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The scale jumps 3–5 pounds after you start eating more and your brain screams, “I knew it, fat gain!”
Not so fast. We break down the real reasons behind that early spike and show you how to navigate the first two weeks with confidence (instead of fear).
Why does the scale goe up 3-5 pounds or more so quickly? What's actually happening physiologically, and why do most people reverse course right when they should hold steady?
If you've ever tried to "eat more" (reverse diet) and felt like you immediately started gaining fat, this explains exactly what's going on.
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Chapters
1. The Costly Panic Weight Spike (00:00:00)
2. From 1200 To 1600: What Changes (00:00:26)
3. Glycogen, Water, And The Scale (00:01:22)
4. Hold Steady Before You Judge (00:02:10)
5. Systematic Recovery, Not Guesswork (00:03:08)
6. Workshop Details And Invite (00:03:50)
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