Am I losing weight too fast?

Edphil2

I started the first week of the year and have dropped 12 pounds so far. I do 30 min of cardio (twice a week) and 45 min of strength training (three times a week). I am 52 and now weigh 181 lbs. I eat about 1600 cal a day (staying under carb and fat goals) and going over my protein intake (drink protein shakes) and am dropping about 1 to 1.5 pounds a day. I have always heard the goal is a few pounds a week...not a day, like I'm doing.

I don't call what I am doing on a diet, but rather changing the way I eat. I don't really seem to be hungry and feel good, just not eating the "bad" stuff. When I get to where I want to be (I WANT ABS) I will probably increase the calories so I dont lose, but can continue to add lean muscle mass.

My goal right now is to lose the body fat. Once I get that done I want to continue to build lean muscle mass without putting the fat back on.

My diary is open. I would appreciate any thoughtful comments and/or suggestions to help me pursue my goal.

corimeyers24

Some diets you loose slow some fast as long as your not starving yourself and eating healthy i dont see why it would be bad alot of ppl im friends with on here loose 1-2 lbs perday

eaton66

I dont think you are loosing to fast.. By increaseing your workouts and cutting down on calories you are going to burn more. I have been over on my claories most days. but by cutting out diet cokes, eating better and working out more, helps

reebug1226

also fluid or water weight is usually the first to go. Men loose faster than women anyway. Where you may loose 12 lbs, I will only loose 2-5 in a weeks time. Just the nature of the beast. Just continue to eat healthy and exercise, things will begin to even out.

prism6

I also have lost fast since the first of the year. I changed every facet of my life. I gave up drinking,I exercise at least an hour 4-5 times a week and eat healthy. I feel good.I was worried too, but seeing my Dr. yesterday,I was taken off my bloodpressure meds,and he said go for it if it makes you feel good. So while I can I will lode the way my body wants to. I am sure it will flatten out soon...but hopefully not too soon! Good job!