Why you might gain weight despite exercising: It's not just about the scale
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Inês Morais Monteiro
Summary
This article addresses the frustration of not losing weight (or even gaining) despite regular exercise. It explains that weight fluctuations are normal and can be caused by factors beyond exercise and diet, such as water retention, muscle gain, hormonal changes, and increased appetite from working out. The piece advises readers not to rely solely on the scale as a measure of progress, as exercise still yields positive results even if the number doesn't drop.
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bskyWhy you might gain weight despite exercising: It's not just about the scalesapo.ptKey quotes
· 3 pulledHá uns dias pesava menos um ou dois quilos, mas continua a exercitar-se? Não desanime! Isso não significa que o exercício não esteja a dar resultados.
A ingestão de calorias em excesso também tem um peso nessa equação. Além disso, o exercício pode ser uma consequência do aumento do apetite.
Saiba porque é que não se deve guiar pelo número que vê na balança.
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