I did my refeeding week two weeks ago and have been eating really well since - low G.I, small portions, only drinking water, mostly protein and veg. But I've gained about three or four pounds already. Here are my questions, if anyone can help:
1. Is it normal to gain a few pounds after you finish your refeeding week because you're eating carbs again? (I have heard some people say it is normal and it's just glycogen/water, but that the refeeding week is meant to prevent this?)
2. If it is normal, am I gaining fat or just weight due to water storage?
3. Will the weight gain stop, especially if I'm not even eating enough calories yet that would allow me to maintain (only managing about 1,200 each day)?
Thanks very much to anyone who responds, I'm just a bit worried.
1. Is it normal to gain a few pounds after you finish your refeeding week because you're eating carbs again? (I have heard some people say it is normal and it's just glycogen/water, but that the refeeding week is meant to prevent this?)
2. If it is normal, am I gaining fat or just weight due to water storage?
3. Will the weight gain stop, especially if I'm not even eating enough calories yet that would allow me to maintain (only managing about 1,200 each day)?
Thanks very much to anyone who responds, I'm just a bit worried.