I lost almost 9lbs in 1 week!

Tabua3

I just started using FitnessPal and made myself stay away from the scales for the first week. I'm very proud to have honestly stuck to it with 0 lapses and I've lost 9lbs in 1 week!! But that seems a bit extreme ... have others had big loses in there first week ... what happened after that?

Kitship

Great job! If it's your first week, some of the weight might be water. Keep going and good luck! :flowerforyou:

psuLemon

Very common. 90% of that was probably water. With little weight to lose, you should be aiming for 1/2 to 1 lb per week max. Otherwise, if your goal is too aggressive you risk the chances of increased muscle loss. I would also make sure you adjust macros to around 40% carbs 30% protein and fats. Also, lifting/resistance training will increase muscle retention. And since muscle is tight and lean, the more you have, the more lean you will be.

good luck.

Tabua3

thanks for the support - definitely expect the weight to slow significantly!!

jayb0ne

Day 1 - 5lb of water.

True story!

Jay

Siansonea

Did you have a baby at any point in the week? :huh:

Tabua3

oh yeah ;-)