Down 8lbs within my first week and a half

1997troy

So after deciding to go on this weight loss journey about a week in a half ago I'm already down 8lbs this quick progress is really inspiring I know it will slow down soon but I'm really gunna grind until I hit my goal weight. I'm tired of being fat and tired.

csplatt

Good for you! Keep in mind that some of what we lose in the very beginning is water weight, so don’t be discouraged if that high rate of loss per week slows soon.

Seffell

Well done. Keep in mind that to lose 1lbs you need a total deficit of 3500 kcal. So 8 lbs is a total deficit of 28 000 kcal. This means 2800 kcal deficit per day for 1 week and a half. Which is close to impossible. So much of the loss must be water. I'm explaining this so you can have more realistic expectations for the next few weeks. Don't give up if it seems to have stalled.

PKDfighter74

Great start!