So this might be more of a question for you girls out there, but the past 2 weeks have been taper weeks and I have felt like I've gained some weight. Is this common for anyone else? I haven't really changed my diet, so I was thinking maybe cutting back a little on the calories since I'm not running quite as much. Suggestions?
Are you a girl?
Also, do you "feel" like you gained weight or did you? Do you own a scale?
I feel the same and I would think most do as well. I wouldn't worry about it too much in a few/several weeks you'll be back to base mileage and any extra lbs will come right off.
I typically lose weight during tapering. I am a girl as well by the way. I think the reason I lose weight is more because I lose muscle mass because I no longer do strengthening (gym) workouts during this time.
yes, I am a girl. and No, I don't own a scale. So I'm not quite sure if I really have. If I have it probably isn't much, my workouts and everything are still going well. but I feel like I have gained a lot, and my jeans are just a little bit tighter. I thought at first it may have just been becuase of my period... but I haven't started, and it's been 2 weeks.
Well it's probably a good thing that you don't own a scale and that you don't know how much you gained (or didn't gain). Don't focus too much on weight unless you want to be like these anorexic chicks that are sick their whole lives. Just focus on eating right, sleeping right, and training right, and the rest will work itself out. A couple extra pounds are no match for a well-tapered (and well-trained) athlete. Good luck!!!