Losing too fast?

Skydemon53

I have only been on the MFP program for 2 1/2 weeks, but have already lost 8 lbs. My goal is 1 lb per week. Most days I am only slightly under my calorie goal, thanks in part to the fact that I have been exercising almost every day (before I started 3 times in one week was a good week). If I change my profile to more exercise will that increase my pre-exercise goal or should I change my life style to a more active?

Lightjulesloves2run

Ur loss will slow down after first few weeks. Just make sure u eat all ur calories! Great job!

HilarieXcore

You should change your activity level so you'll have more calories to net.
Are you eating back your exercise calories?

brendi_lynn

Well, i was wondering the same thing. like, when i got my tongue pierced, the piercer told me ABSOLUTELY no dairy - i lost 11 lbs in about 1 weeks and a half. Just some things you probably cut back on without realizing! hope i helped.

kgool

That happened to me too, but a lot of your first weight loss is water weight in many cases I think. I settled down to a normal 2-2.5lb rate after the first few weeks. If it keeps up a few more weeks then I would be worried. Of course my opinion is just like anyone's here, far from expert, I am not a Dr, trainer, or nutritionist. I did sleep at a Holiday Inn Express last night.

snockers3112

I lost about 8lbs in my first two weeks...then it settles down to a slow steady pace. Don't worry about it...enjoy it

ekicinsk

A lot of the initial weight loss is also water weight. If you keep losing 4lbs a week after a month or so, then it's a problem!

jmgj27

It's perfectly normal to lose a bunch of weight in the first 2 - 4 weeks before it settles down. I lost 14lbs in the first two weeks and another 3lbs a week for about 6wks after that. Wish it was still that way but it's down to 1 - 2lbs a week now! Enjoy it while it lasts is what I say!

Skydemon53

Thanks for all your comments. I have been adding my exercise calories back in (it does it automatically), and most days I'm within 100 or so of my goal. I'll give it a couple more weeks to see how it goes. But next weekend will be hard, attending a wedding on Saturday, and I'm sure we will be eating with family and going to restaurants (have to get a nice seafood dinner....guess I'll have to pass on the fried clams and french fries though, or the boiled lobster with a side of drawn butter, and of course the cole slaw