# Pittspeed Fitness & Nutrition thread update:

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**Created:** [March 2, 2006, 10:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pittspeed-fitness-nutrition-thread-update/180728 "2006-03-02T22:40:41Z")\
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> [@Roof install.. in the middle of winter?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/roof-install-in-the-middle-of-winter/40019/13):
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> More than likely the majority of that is “water weight”…let me explain…
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> Your taking more protein, your body breaks down that to form new muscle, as such the process requires water to facilitate the conversion. So it will hold onto more water in an effort to facilitate the process.
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> out of that 15lbs…up to 5lbs of it could be waste in you system (shit/undigested food/etc) Add onto that a couple lbs of water and 7-8lbs in three weeks is possible, most people tend to put more effort into their workouts when taking supplements.
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> Another thing to keep in perspective is that unless your using the same scale each time, the numbers are arbitrary(much like a dyno vs another dyno)

the shit/undigested food is always there, that should not increase by taking protein.

I can see water weight adding some but 15 lbs seems like a lot. :dunno:

I am definately happy that I started taking it and don’t really care how much I weigh, i was just curious.

I do use the same scale

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