Is It Normal to Gain Weight When Working Out?

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Is it normal to gain weight when working out? Yes. It’s common to gain weight when starting a workout routine. Most early weight gain comes from muscle growth, water retention, glycogen storage, and increased calorie intake, not body fat. For most people, weight stabilizes within 4–8 weeks as the body adjusts. If you’re gaining weight […]