Originally Posted by
genejockey
Your weight RISES after a ride? That's odd. Mine drops. For example, last week I weighed myself before a 3-hr Sunday ride: 227.
After the ride: 224, and that's with drinking 3 x 24 oz bottles.
Morning after: 225.
Average for the rest of the week: 226.
Temporary weight gain (next morning) is a pretty common response to a big workout. Your body retains extra water and nutrients to fuel the recovery and repairs. Typically goes away in 24-48 hours.