I've only been running seriously for a little over a year--I'm a former rower--but the pounds basically fell off of me about a month after I started increasing mileage. I was up to 5 miles 5 days a week and eating small protein/carb meals every three hours. I've been dealing with a knee injury and some back problems, so my miles have been low and pounds have arrived! I was able to run nearly six miles the other day with minimal knee pain, so I'm pretty happy! I have a IT band situation--very annoying--and I've discovered some new stretches that seem to really be helping.
Don't worry about your weight--your body will figure it out--it's probably holding on to the pounds in survival mode! Good luck with your training!

Well, as far as the pounds go, I started working out and running again about 2 years ago, lost 25 pounds in 2005. Last year was very bad...foot injury, illness, etc...So, I'm a beginner again this year. I found that eating 5-6 small meals a day (balanced - not low carb or any of the special "diets") and actually writing down my calorie count helped me. I didn't pay much attention to my weight and didn't know what I had lost until my physical in December, I just paid attention to the way things fit and my body's appearance. I had a lot of knee problems over the years from sports and the military but have found a great supplement and I have no knee pain or discomfort now. I use Triple Flex Rapid Relief by Nature Made and I buy it at Walmart for about $20 - lasts about 40 days for the regular size bottle. Also, you can get your doctor to write a prescription for it for you so that it qualifies for Flex Account reimbursement if you have an account. Hope that helps.

Is your weight going up because you are gaining muscle mass, or is it fat? From what I understand, muscle mass is much more dense than fat. When you start training you are building up the muscles you need. You weight should go up a few pounds at first, but your body is becoming leaner.

The same thing is happening to me as I train for my first triathlon. I am gaining weight in my upper body but it is all muscle mass. Since I am not out to win (yet), my weight number isn't as important as how I feel and how I look.

Good luck with the running! I'm a soccer/basketball holdover hence joint issues. Doesn't look like anyone has mentioned it yet, but I use Regenicare and love it. http://oasislifesciences.com/
My chiropractor uses it and I understand that the Boulder(CO) joint clinic also uses it. If you would like more info contact me xtrmscrm@hotmail.com and I'd be happy to point you in the right direction!

When you get that new scale buy one with the ones with body fat, water calculator in it. Then use you body fat as the guide. You can also measure your resting heart rate and the more fit you are the lower it will be unless you have a heart condition or are on medication.

Make sure you are not eating too little! I know it sounds counterintuitive, but if you're body is not getting the calories it needs to fuel your new lifestyle it goes into starvation mode. It will store everything you eat as fat to use as energy when it is undernourished. I am NOT suggesting you binge or start eating high-calorie junk foods. Stick with your balanced nutrition.
As many other posters have suggested the 4-6 small meals per day idea is what worked for me. I felt like I was constantly eating, but I actually consumed fewer calories per day because I was snacking on carrots and nuts instead of Doritos and Taco Bell. I stopped drink orange juice (all calories, no fiber) when I had the option of eating an actual orange. Be weary of other diet wreckers like Jamba Juice (fruit-flavored milk shakes), heavily sweetened and/or creamed coffee drinks, soda, and left-over food in the office break room. Don't beat yourself up if you slip once in a while. Keep running and you will reach your goals!

First and foremost, welcome to the family! What you are doing is good and you will find a great sense of satisfaction, peace, and overall health. My recommendation is to focus on sticking to your running regimen and not so much on losing weight. Make sure that you log not only the miles you put on your running shoes but also (as someone else recommended) keep track of what you eat. Jot down what you felt during your run and how you feel after as well as throughout the day. I am sure you have noticed that they cleaner you eat, the better your body will perform. Trial and error. Pay very close attention to your body and make sure that you listen to it. The human body is a remarkable machine and unless you're experiencing or undergoing some very adverse physical complications, your body has the ability to fix itself and adapt to new physical stresses (within reason, of course!). Also, I recommend that you not only focus on your running but that you also complement it a resistance training program; it will not only help excel body fat reduction but it will also help you develop muscle in the areas in which you need it the most. If you are eating a variety of healthy foods, it is not necessary for you to take any sort of supplements; unless you are putting a lot of stress on your body such as training for a marathon or a triathlon or your dr recommended it. So, with that...stay focused, stay determined and find yourself a group of runners that you can run with and help you stay on track. Good luck to you on your first 10k!