Losing too fast

iaho1976

Hi All

I have my weight loss target set to a pound a week and I am eating back any exercise calories, however it seems that as soon as I am sensible with my eating (as apposed to eating what I like when I like) the weight falls off, in the first 8 days of doing it this time round I have lost 5 pounds. Should I increase my calories to slow down the loss or is it likely that I am just getting rid of the easy bit and after a week or two it will settle down ?

Any advice much appreciated.

Thanks

Ian

jazzy020106

For me, I always lose like 10 lbs the first week. I am assuming its just water weight. After the first 2 weeks my weight loss becomes slower and consistant with about 8 lbs lost a month.

twinmama1987

It will slow down. At first, alot of water weight comes off. Embrace it

thebunnies

congrats on the 5lbs! if you're eating healthily, and you aren't feelin exhausted (from lack of food) then you're probably just really lucky to be shedding that fast. it may slow down after a while, when your body feels like it's "lost enough" weight.. which just means your body will plateau.

ajbeans

If it continues after 3 weeks, then yes, increase your calorie intake. But it is common for people to lose weight rapidly in the beginning. It should taper off.