gain weight before lose weight?

[Sub-Zero]

im quite a fat person, andi joined wrestling hoping to get rid of some of this extra weight. i should probably be around 130, but im around 156 now....ive been doing it for about a week, and instead of losing weight, im up to 157 and 158 sometimes.

all i can think of is my legs getting more muscle from that painfull ass wrestling stance, but shouldnt i be burning fat from all the activity!?

-its not from lifting weights either because even thoguh coaches said wed do it 3 times a week, weve only gone once

 

[Sub-Zero]

maybe i posted this in the wrong forum>

 

[louden_swain]

During the wrestling season do not expect to make gains in strength and size.

Training is too intense. . intead the focus should be focused on endurance training and drills.

Post season is when strength and size training starts.

At this point, lactic acid build up is severe until March.

 

[Sub-Zero]

so why am i gaining weight?

 

[louden_swain]

so why am i gaining weight?

Whats your diet like?

You need to cut down your portions of food to reach the desired rate. . also it is crucial that you remain hydrated.

What are you eating?

 

[louden_swain]

BTW, have you had any hydration tests conducted?

At 157lbs. . .you are better off competing at 140lbs or 145lbs.

 

[Sub-Zero]

no hydration tests....



and i drink a fuckload, probably more than i should.



and for breakfast, ill have cherios and milk, for lunch either a peanut butter sandwhich, or turkey sandwhich, with some water.



then for dinner, it depends, ill either go out or my mom will make me something. and if my something comes with fries or a nonhealthy crap side, i normally dont touch them.



my liquids are pretty much all water, or propell after practice...and then orange juice, lemonade-when i go out, and a little bit of milk.


i dont think i eat very much, -and i used to NEVER move around, and sit at the computer or tv all day, so i thought id lose lots of weightwhen i got active...

 

[Sub-Zero]

oh yeah, and i dont eat sweets- and if i do its only maybe 1 a week, and its something small, or ill share a small desert.


i also dont touch sodas...



weve only been practicing since last saturday, so i know i shouldnt be expecting much, but when i saw the scale going up...

 

[chewyxrage]

Don't go by the scale.

Go by how you look and feel.

 

[Hannibal]

I wouldn't consider 1 or 2 lbs over the course of a week...gaining weight. Water weight can easily fluctuate 5lbs or more during the course of the day.

 

[t3c]

just curious how hard do you train in practice? do you just go through the motions?


workout HARD in practice, never half ass anything. that separates the guys who are in good shape from the guys who are in the best shape. when your coach makes you run, run HARD. I noticed that that best wrestler on our team would RUN when we jogged. when drilling pair up with a guy who is bigger\stronger than you...not some scrub. Pair up with someone who will make you work hard

a few of my friends used to wear sweatshirts in the wrestling room that was already hot as hell.

 

[louden_swain]

Please list the specifics of your diet.

Watching calories and water is the weight game of wrestling.

Drill. . .drill. . .drill!!! Get the technique and conditioning down.

 

[Sub-Zero]

just curious how hard do you train in practice? do you just go through the motions?


workout HARD in practice, never half ass anything. that separates the guys who are in good shape from the guys who are in the best shape. when your coach makes you run, run HARD. I noticed that that best wrestler on our team would RUN when we jogged. when drilling pair up with a guy who is bigger\stronger than you...not some scrub. Pair up with someone who will make you work hard

a few of my friends used to wear sweatshirts in the wrestling room that was already hot as hell.

we have kids like that.


i personally wouldnt be able to finish practice if i were do go that hard, but i try

 

[Sub-Zero]

Please list the specifics of your diet.

Watching calories and water is the weight game of wrestling.

Drill. . .drill. . .drill!!! Get the technique and conditioning down.

i dont really have a specific of my diet....the dinner changes every day, but my cherios and peanutbutter or turky sandwhich for lunch is what i have...