This week's topic is about activity. This week is probably also a pretty common week for all the New Years Resolution folks to start thinking about their activity routines. Maybe they've started something new. Maybe they are expecting to see the results of all their hard work so far this year.
And maybe they step on the scale today and it shows a gain.
"Oh, I just started exercising. It must be muscle. Muscle weighs more than fat."
This is, to me, one of the most frustrating diet myths that are out there. Really? You think you just built 2 pounds of muscle in 1 week? If that were so, why did Mark McGwire use steroids? (Oh snap, I went there.) But enough of that part of it....
This article is a pretty good explanation of what's really going on. Here's a hint: it's a temporary water retention. Are you sore? Yep, that's what's going on.
So be real, but be easy on yourself. Healthy behaviors will always in the long run work in your favor.
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