You've been exercising and eating healthy regularly, only to step on the scale and discover you've gained a few pounds. Your immediate thoughts may be, "Why am I gaining weight when I'm eating better and working out?"
While it may feel frustrating to see a higher number on the scale, especially if your goal is weight loss, there are actually several reasons why gaining weight while dieting and exercising can happen and may not be what you think.
(Hint: it’s not always a bad thing.)