Does Lifting Weights Make You Gain Weight I Best Way To Exercise For Weight Loss

[@slaycj2413]

This happened to me as well. I was dieting for 2 months and dropped 25 lbs. I then added cardio and stalled for 2 weeks. On week 3, I lost 5.8 lbs and the weight kept dropping a few lbs each week. I also moved down a size in clothing. Then came a week where I had to do some major cleaning in the house in addition to my 3x a week gym routine. That week, I gained 1.2 lbs even though I burned thousands of extra calories that week. The next week, the scale began dropping again. As of today, I’m down 51.8 lbs!

[@Toxic_mermaidz]

thank you for making this vid..i been working out for a couple months. the scale hasn"t moved but i was a size 14 now in a size 12

[@KayKay-fc5sg]

Thank you for this. I am new to the gym and initially was loosing weight when I only did the treadmill. Now that I’m lifting weights I’ve gained abt 5-6 lbs and have been extremely discouraged but, I notice the loss of inches plus my endurance and stamina is up! This is very helpful

[@techtutorialcentral]

People need to hear this message. There are some youtubers out there that go into some insane crazy science and make it seem impossible, but this makes it sound possible.

[@Brandi.731]

I have to listen to these kinda videos explaining this so often to remind myself not to harshly judge myself and give up when the scale goes up!!!

[@NancyHan]

I NEEDED to hear all of this today! Thanks for the video and the impeccable timing with this topic. Well explained!

[@ericrobertsfitness]

thank u so much glad it helped :)

[@joranmikel7339]

Im stressing because ive been weight training and scale is going up

[@aarongreen5257]

This is sooo true because, during my 2 week break from working out in the gym, my body literally shrunk. The water retention decreased drastically. I noticed this change in my face and my midsection. The muscle definition was also noticable. Prior to my 2 week break, I was hitting the gym 3 to 4 days a week CONSECUTIVELY... Funny thing is, now that I'm back in the gym, I quickly noticed my body fluffing back up due to the water retention... Moral to this matter is, workout breaks are necessary ESPECIALLY if you've been consistent on your workout journey 😃

[@eibeelee2890]

I started lifting almost exclusively for the last 6 months and I’ve gained almost 20 lbs 😳. My clothes all still fit and I look a bit tighter (and feel good) but man is it hard for my mind to wrap around.

[@scazeau100]

Same here, I started lifting and while I feel stronger and more energetic I gained almost 15lb!!! My clothes fit the same though. I am taking creatine so I don’t know if that’s making it worse but it’s very discouraging.

[@eibeelee2890]

@@scazeau100 my boyfriend has to remind me all the time that it’s muscle and the scale is going to go up. It’s just so hard when you’ve been brought up in a culture where +weight = bad. Definitely have to retrain my brain to go off of how I feel and look rather than weight.

[@rashasarandah1695]

I’m in the same situation. It’s so discouraging. Did you end up seeing any loss or what results do you have now?

[@Hypergamousqueen]

😮😮😮im in the same boat. I started lifting heavy 3 months ago and clothes started fitting tight asf.

[@killerkyle9723]

Sorry to say you guys if you are gaining 20+ lbs it's majority fat tissue. You will gain short term water weight but that falls off after your body gets used to the workout (around a month) but it's only around 5 lbs maximum, also you aren't gaining 20 lbs of muscle let alone 5 lbs in that short of a time unless you are on the sauce. That's also as a male who has a much easier time putting on lean mass, as a woman it's even more weighted toward most of that being fatty tissue. Nothing wrong with it if you feel good not shaming anyone just clarifying the truth behind it.

[@kimberleyr7397]

Thank you. I was panicking because the scale jumped up 4 pounds in a week. I also started doing Zumba 2x a week and lifting 3x. The scale is the devil lol.

[@Seminight7]

I found this very helpful. I started lifting weights 2 month ago, eat generally healthy but since the. I have gain 10lbs. I was feeling discouraged, your video lift me up.

[@LadytisExotics]

Me too. I went from 153 to 163 and immediately googled why. Lol

[@MadChristoph]

I lost 55 pounds from treadmill where I was 240 and then 185, and when I started to do strength training and weights along with treadmill and eating my normal meals, I'm now 195

[@tyyonacopeland4049]

Thank you so much!! I was in tears getting in the scale and I’m trying sooo hard

[@brittanynicole9318]

I needed this! I have been going to the gym and lifting. I gained 3 lbs and I was like wait...

[@Zoe-pl3df]

you are the reason that i continue to stay confident on my journey!! thank you ❤️

[@ericrobertsfitness]

Yes yes yes :)

[@donovanwilliamsroker4734]

Thanks! I really needed to hear this today. 5 lbs in 1 week threw me for a loop.

[@Mirigirl2012]

You explained glycogen storing in the most simplest way I have ever heard! Thank you

[@chara480]

thank you for this! i just started strength training for like 2 weeks now and tbh i seeing it explained like this cleared up so many doubts

[@ericrobertsfitness]

Makes me so happy :)

[@jaseempa1562]

Great info buddy 👍

[@tOxicPete]

I can not even begin to tell you how much I needed to see this right now and how much it applied to me. Thank you sooo much! ❤🔥

[@ShinyMusic222]

I knew all this before but still was helped to hear it once more, thank you. Can I please stop obsessing about quicker weight loss..! I get so anxious whenever I have a go at it! Rome wasnt built in a day. My workouts help with general wellbeing aswell (I believe Im sleeping better, a bit less stressed/calmer, enorphin rushes).

[@Erthrock]

Love the title on the board. Because it explains what I’m experiencing. I’d workout all body groups but gained 17 pounds. And initially would gain 5 loose 3 and fluctuate back and forth. But stopped fluctuating and now just gaining weight. Which I assume was muscle since I don’t eat as much and am strict on my ingredients.

[@matcam6235]

You explain things so well. Better than anyone on internet omg.luv your vids.

[@amphetamean66X]

I appreciate this. I've been working out hard for 3 weeks and def feel different. Cool part about working out is the more you do it the easier it gets to work out. Haven't seen weight difference but I just feel so much stronger and am getting a little definition. Hopefully the scale and measurements start to agree with me too lol. I'll keep trying.

[@ElQana9]

Any updates? I’m currently on week 3 myself and I do notice some changes in my body but ya the weight is a stubborn b***h 😂

[@stelmor12]

Thank you, this video made me feel a lot better.

[@DJRod91]

Just started exercising with a trainer. I was at 285 now I’m at 287. I’m not eating more than I was but I’m totally new at this.

[@jlegend91]

This video has helped me out. I’m 5,4 and I’m 236lbs. Last month was 249 but the scale has stopped moving for 2 weeks in a row smh. It’s really mentally challenging seeing that scale not move. But already dropped 2 waist sizes and also other noticeable changes in my body

[@Jut1911]

In similar boat to you.. I am 5’4 and started at 184lbs. I got down to 170lbs, only doing cardio and calorie deficit. Now I have started doing strength training after a long while and last 2 weeks I have been at 170 and hasn’t budged! I have started measuring my stomach now to see results.

[@krypto_4702]

Calorie cycle helps

[@KayKay-fc5sg]

I’m in a similar boat and it’s very frustrating! But, I can not give up!

[@Baehelpjayb]

5’4 250 is crazy Ngl

[@quintononezine548]

A month and a half ago i decided to start dieting and walking .i was dropping weight fast in the beginning. So I recently added weight training to my journey. My weight been stalling and I even gain lbs. I was like what the hell is going on I felt that emotion to give in( of course I’m not) thanks for the video this helped a lot

[@simpledollarinvesting]

You earned a sub big guy!

[@fromtheslumsofbethlehem2743]

I am at point in my life where this video is everything I needed to hear and understand. I just leveled up!!! I understand everything you are saying and I never understood 💩! But I know how to get ripped thanks to you! I’m doing everything right I just need to stay patient and continue. You are amazing teacher

[@boondock8512]

Your on top of ur game beo thanks for the valid information, ur very on point

[@isaiahlilysmomma]

Great video, sent to a few friends that needed this explained from someone other than me! You changed the game for me and I appreciate you and all your help! ❤️❤️❤️

[@OJEPICFANCYSAUCE]

I appreciate this, thank you I needed it

[@adandmikeshorts6842]

This video was for me!!! Thank you so much! You answered my questions! You are awesome! 💪🏾❤️🔥

[@ericrobertsfitness]

makes me so happy Tiffany :) you are more awesome :)

[@lindsaygiliam5484]

Hi Eric! I came from the email you sent me today (thank you). I hope I can catch your attention with this comment to also let you know that I finally decided to fill out a client "application" yesterday & look forward to hearing from you & hopefully working with you (:

[@ericrobertsfitness]

Hey Lindsay :) You are freaking amazing and I will 100% get back to you soon :)

[@pjsandpoetry]

I came here because I have been working out every single day - consistently since 2020 - hiking, or gym, lifting weights, or walking - 1 hour min. every day. And I lost over 20 pounds but. Today, my weight went up the highest it's been on the scale - and I feel so angry. grrr Especially because I was busy today and didn't even eat today - so you can imagine how angry I was when I saw the # 160 when the last time it showed me 152 grrrr. I was like wtf. And I understand water weight, and retention, and muscle gains, but seeing that # still gets to me. Thank you for making this video to remind us all - it could be water retention, it could be that we ate a lot the night before, and other things. :)

[@champagnecali7144]

This was everything to me just now! I’ve been hitting the gym working out and striving for that calorie deficit for a few weeks now and I’ve noticed definition in my arms my stamina and endurance is up and I was confident until I stepped on the scale this morning lol I almost had a calm heart attack lol 2lb up and was expecting to see 2 or so down I wasn’t gonna give up but was definitely about to be down and out about it this video really saved me explained it clearly and gave me a boost of confidence! Gonna keep going keep pushing with the confidence I had yesterday 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾hope to see more inspirational tips now that I’m subscribed 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@natalie..4888]

A calm heart attack 😂😂I love this

[@janwinston1609]

thank you for this information coach.

[@edmorales4417]

Sup Eric came here from tik tok. Follow you on ig and now i subscribed to your podcast. Please if anything you can share about weight loss and thyroid issues.

[@willow_dearest08]

thank youuu! I was 110, started lifting a week ago and now i’m 119! it was scary 😱

[@012Rommy]

Great material. I feel way more confident after this video. Thanks for it!!

[@margaritadejesus7389]

Ty! Love the explanation. You just motivated me to keep going.

[@ElQana9]

Thank you so much, I really needed to hear this 🙏

[@lintlemonethi9101]

Thank so much sir.. I needed this so bad. So Educational.

[@amberematos]

This was such a well explained video. Thank you!

[@nicoleanthony2727]

This video was so helpful! Thank you so much

[@anmcana3512]

Thank you so much for this video! But how do I stay in a calorie deficit and lift heavy at the same time when my body needs it to build muscles? I’m new to this and I really hope someone out there could give me the answer.. I’ve searched and I can’t find an answer

[@thechamp1986]

I was 220 was lifting for a month ate right stepped on the scale 238 wtf im good back to cardio bro

[@jdagreat4595]

Lol same with me. Got in gym got down to 222 lbs from 265 lbs. started lifting heavy for likke 2 years , now im at 234lbs but i look like im stil in 220’s 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@MonicaLoya432]

Thank you for this! You have given me hope and motivation. 👏👏👏

[@laqueciacarter3615]

Maaaan thank you!!!!! I stepped on the scale and it went up 7lbs

[@ruchitat9345]

I have been doing resistance training for quite a while now. My inches are losing, I even look leaner and sleek BUT my weight has increased!?!

[@rl798]

I understand that. I lost 3 sizes. But put on 9 lbs 🤨😒

[@HislightStudios]

Great video, very insightful and well explained..

[@sheynaporter]

Thank you SO much for this!!!! I was wondering what the heck was going on!

[@blackhunter4507]

I REALLY NEED THIS! Haha thank you Coach! You're always inspiring me! Keep safe and Gob bless! Peace out✌️😄

[@ericrobertsfitness]

[@7topreview157]

Nice Video man, dig it

[@RandyM403]

I'm in month 4 and still haven't lost weight and I'm not eating garbage. I'm eating a ton of protein but it really bugs me that I'm still kinda fat. I work out 2-4 times a week. Strength training for 1-2 hours and then hit the sauna every other time or so. Started 250 and am still 250. That being said I got a PR and benched 200 lbs the other day.

[@janellragland717]

Thank You so much, I really needed to hear this and actually understand. I thought I was doing something wrong I’ve been weight lifting for almost 2 weeks now and my scale has been going up which kinda made me nervous but I can see inches coming off. I’ll keep lifting and I’ll stay off the scale lol

[@kadiesawyer]

Thank you for this

[@ericrobertsfitness]

welcome :)

[@prvz8733]

Very well explained bro 👍 love from India

[@karinebrabant6346]

I came here from your email, keep em' coming i like your content 👌

[@ericrobertsfitness]

thank u so much :)

[@leahtucker2079]

Thank you , your videos are really encouraging and informative. Do you have any advice for someone with pcos and trying to lose fat?

[@ericrobertsfitness]

calorie deficit :) It is going to be a bit harder for you, but it is not impossible, you can do this

[@alexviking6096]

Absolutely love this video. Well explained for someone like me.

[@Jut1911]

Honestly I’ve watched so many videos and this one explains exactly what strength training does to your body and it’s very helpful and informative. I’ve been in a calorie deficit for 6 weeks and went down from 184 to 170lbs and also started strength training 2 weeks ago after a long break and my weight loss has stalled and remained at 170 for 2 weeks, but it makes sense now. I’d be interested to know what happens after the stall, after the 3-4 week mark. If you’re carrying on with strength training what difference does it make after a few weeks that the body then starts to lose weight again?

[@rodrigoortiz6217]

Heyyy, came form the email you sent !!

[@jessiehale3198]

Four years later as a woman still question the scale going up. But just a few pound every year. Progress pics make me feel better. But it’s body building not body wasting away..

[@RicardoJames]

Very good and detailed video

[@abislifeandfood6432]

I downloaded thus video just to play it when I feel like stopping , my pants are loose lost half an inch on my tummy and arms but the scale never moved for 2 weeks

[@mcraulv2024]

Man…I needed this

[@feliciarobinson6626]

Hi, is it OK to lift 3 days a week and between those days do cardio. Or lift and cardio 3 days a week and rest the other days? Which is better????

[@crockyraby5932]

Bro you're underrated!!

[@jeremyogeto1898]

Very helpful

[@angelwings1]

I’ve been lifting mixed with cardio for a year & a half but been losing and gaining the same weight. I lost about 11/12lbs then had a month or two break from lifting regularly (maybe once or twice a week and sometimes none at all), but still doing some cardio. I started a 4 week lifting challenge and now come to the end of it. I’ve gained fat plus 4lbs. I’m not happy. Having to look at my diet more closely, but felt I was doing everything right :( Added more protein and everything!

[@sweettalk9200]

I need this info !!!!

[@thebachelorsupreme]

That is a clever slogan. 😅

[@macalunge]

Thank you so much!

[@aishwaryakakkar9883]

Beautifully explained… I’m surely not gonna slayed away with emotions now😃

[@thereadyprepared6144]

Thank you so much for this video I am new to the gym and and working out 5 times a week for a 3 weeks but I am gaining weight and I was getting worried I feel good though

[@ruelbautista9966]

I thought this is travis klece lol😂😂 good work bro

[@manopeary]

Thanks buddy

[@LoveLife-gv8jg]

Yo! What your saying about glycogen binding to water must be it! Since I started lifting I am peeing ALOT more than usual. I started as a runner for the first three months at which point I lost about 15 lbs and then INJURY to hip flexor so I started lifting based on rehab suggestions. Now I feel heavy and slow. I do 20-30 min kettlebells daily and 20 mins of pilates for stretch Thanks!

[@Lightawakeningpodcast]

Here from your TikTok

[@mikeavila91]

What about my situation. I started working out 3-4 times a week sometimes 5. Have a healthy diet. Focused on protein and reducing my sugar intake. Lost about 18 lbs for the first 4 weeks but in the last few days I went up 3lbs haven’t changed a thing.

[@wendygreen2099]

Hi there, I stopped 1 whole week because I was gaining ( trainer didn’t tell me that part 🤷🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️) I am going to the gym right NOW because of you. I couldn’t thank you enough with blessing me with your knowledge. I’m going to just put my scale away and tough it out🙌🏽btw - this is my video to uplift me my 1st 15 min at the gym👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👍🏽

[@perez074]

Thank you so much for this! I had a serious mental breakdown week 4 because it was the most consistent i have ever been with working out! I was so frustrated I had a few bad days after that but then got back on it. I do have a question about calories burned. Does it matter if you burn 500-600+ for each workout? Anytime i see people post their workouts stats the calories burned are so high. I burn probably half of that but i do weight training 5 -6 times a week. I feel like it should be enough. Does the number of calories burn matter when doing strength training?

[@ericrobertsfitness]

you got this. calories burned don't matter at all :)

[@chriscruz8269]

No wonder I've been working out three months now in my weights going up but I'm putting on a lot of muscle

[@princesslilly13]

I needed this video. Feeling defeated. ❤

[@tonybp]

Started doing weight training this week, the soreness is decreasing but I gained a few pounds and to be honest, I don't like it.

[@KCBfly25]

I've been working out for 2.5 mo, after having 2 knee replacements in 2 yrs & being overweight for 15 yrs. I do 20-30 min cardio then 20-30 min weights 4-5x/week. I am gaining & not looking any better. Everything fits worse. Why? I eat a low carb diet & don't eat sugary foods. I don't weigh myself but still, everything is tighter & i still look like a blob. I work my butt off. I'm getting so frustrated. Is it just going to take longer? 🙁

[@lonewolf_0073]

still do the weights but do don't do em too much and u should be fine just try to focus more on cardio based exercises like running basketball walking martial arts or anything that gets the body moving which is perfect but if u do weights try spread them out more in your routine and don't do them every single workout but I find its always good to do them regardless but yeah spread em out I find its always good to have that strength from them

[@slushedjdodudhnd5746]

I will put the scale away

[@Retro89Dec]

Literally was at 200 this morning. Worked out my arms and I’m 202 at 6pm. Had a bag of Doritos and a redbull at 6am and that’s it. (About 500 calories)

[@J.Z1998]

To anyone who can answer this for me I would greatly appreciate it. I’ve been on a weight loss journey so far for 10 months. I lost 38lbs, went from 236 to 198. I started working in a heavy labor job, lots of heavy lifting and averaging 17,500 steps a day, 3 days ago. Today being Saturday, I saw that I went up a little over 5 lbs. Is that the same thing as this? I just need reassurance to cancel out any doubts

[@killerkyle9723]

If it is heavy lifting your body is not used to your body will have the same effect up to 5 lbs microtears that causes inflammation(causes water retention, it's a good thing) good thing is it only lasts around a month so I'm curious did this correct itself? I used to see the weight gain and it would cause me to eat less aka negating any positive muscle growth my body was trying to accomplish.

[@J.Z1998]

@@killerkyle9723 thank you for the explanation! I appreciate it a lot! Thankfully it did correct itself. I didn’t move from my weight gain point for 3 weeks! After that I went back down to where I was before. Now I’m down to 194 which is great to see! I almost went down the path of eating less too, but I knew it would be too low calories for my body so I rammed through it with my calorie goal

[@killerkyle9723]

@Julio.1998 No problem keep up the good work! What's your goal weight? Just curious.

[@J.Z1998]

@@killerkyle9723 thank you very much, I’m trying my hardest! My goal weight is to be back where I was in early 2020, 175lbs. The lockdown took a toll on me and I lost my good habits, sadly. At 180 is when I want to hit the gym and take it seriously to lose the last few % of body fat and gain more muscle 🤞🏼As of now it’s only been workouts with home equipment

[@attracta1306]

Yeah back to cardio for me until I'm ready to let go of the scale

[@nolongerhavetowork]

I strained my wrist cos of this. Not done weights since.

[@heatherstinson3348]

What if my body isnt loosing inches or pounds .i look same.and clothes are tighter 😢

[@dlabeth]

I've detrained from lifting weights and am now gaining massive weight. 😭

[@brittanys5969]

Dang really??! I'm in the detraining process right now because I am not losing any fat. I haven't been for a year. I am screwed 😔

[@Cuddlingus]

I started lifting when I hit a plateau 😮 , wasn’t losing, now I gained 5 pounds:( I eat less than my cutting tdee (on ozempic but not far off, working out makes me more hungry) so I’m under by 400-300 cals

[@wongarnold2879]

I don’t know what is going on regarding my body. I did 3 sets of spell casting dumbell exercise for my abs. But I look super bloated.

[@lifespanwellnessbeauty-60i64]

I've gone back to less resistance weight and more reps. I found that lifting heavier ran 100 % counter to my weight loss goals. I kept getting stuck on plateaus and retaining a lot of water. I theorize that this happened as my body repaired the muscles. Anyway, this is not for me. I stopped llifting heavy for a few days and got off my last plateau and met my goal weight.

[@SheckleRFan715]

Will i gain weight by dumbells once a week?

[@melissataylor427]

How do I lose fat AND muscle? I don’t like how big my muscles are and it seems the more i workout, the larger i get! Ugh!. I know, sounds crazy. 🤪. Thx!

[@davidkoonz4336]

To lose fat and muscle go swimming..

[@jasminrodriguez5729]

Thank you!!!!! I was losing my mind but after seeing more tone all over I was just getting more and more confused 🥺