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Short, plain answers to the questions lifters ask most.
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3 November 2026
Why did the scale go up when I started lifting?
Almost always water, not fat. Recovering muscles hold fluid, stored fuel comes with water, and your cycle adds its own swing. Give it a month and judge by the tape and the bar.
Reckoner · 3 min read
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