How did I GAIN weight?

I've started watching what I eat as of Monday. Totally cut out soda and I am drinking 1 cup of tea in the morning with a small amount if sugar and water for the rest of the day. Breakfast has been oatmeal or yogurt and a fruit or hard boiled egg. Snack is a granola bar or some carrots. Lunch is turkey or ham on a whole wheat wrap (no mayo) and dinner grilled chicken or salad with small amount of dressing. So, how did I GAIN a pound? What am I doing wrong?

Re: How did I GAIN weight?

Give your body to "catch up". It could just be natural fluctuations. Weigh yourself only once a week on the same scale at the same time.

Re: How did I GAIN weight?

This has happened to me too. It is normal. Don't weigh yourself too often. And when you do, make sure its first thing in the morning before you eat or drink. It took about a week or 2 before my body adjusted. I am finally down 2lbs since starting to change my eating habits. Slow and steady wins the race.

Re: How did I GAIN weight?

ok I'm glad to hear that this is normal. Whew

Re: How did I GAIN weight?

I would increase your protein and calories. It does not sound like you are eating enough. Also remember as woman our weight will fluctuate with our cycle...one pound is not something to worry about.

Re: How did I GAIN weight?

Ignore the scale (it will drive you nuts), go more by how you feel & how your clothes fit.

Re: How did I GAIN weight?

Also make sure you are getting at least 1200 calories, it sound like it but just make sure...