Ive been going to the gym almost daily for 2months now. Why the heck have I gained 5lbs? I barely eat anymore either

I swear to god there's no point in going if im just going to get fatter

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While 5 pounds of muscle and 5 pounds of fat weigh the same, they can look quite different and have different health effects. Muscle is not factored into your BMI, but it is factored into your body fat percentage

IAmNothing · 31-35, F

@ShenaniganFoodie it's just discouraging and makes me want to stop trying

ShenaniganFoodie · 36-40, M

@IAmNothing You maybe building muscle NOT fat