<human>: Hey guys, first post here, M/24/250/5'6, I do need to ask some advice. When I first started my journey my weight fluctuated anywhere from 260 to 265, in October I decided it was time to make a change, I cut down my calories to about 1600, I lost a ton of weight in a very short time, the lowest I got down to was 244 in only about a month. Fast forward to the beginning of December, still holding strong in the low 240's, I decided I wanted to do this right and take that extra step to actually start working out and improving my physique. I haven't changed my calorie intake, except now I do take a protein shake and eat peanut butter in my oatmeal. I now go to the gym 6 days a week, I lift on three of those days and do HIIT cardio on the other 3, I rest one day a week. This is a very big accomplishment for me, especially someone who was never very active. I absolutely destroy myself in the gym, day in and day out, early days, late nights. So, to get to my problem, these past two weeks I have seen an increase in my weight going from 242 to now 250, is this normal? I honestly feel defeated, discouraged, and ready to throw in the towel. I do feel stronger, but that number is driving me insane. Is this anything to worry about? Is it the whole muscle weighs more than fat thing? Please help.

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<bot>: Lost a lot of weight early, now working out heavily and keeping a clean diet, but am gaining weight. Feel discouraged and defeated. Please help.