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Hey Everyone

mrshwd09
mrshwd09 Posts: 6
edited January 1 in Introduce Yourself
Hi Everyone,

My name is Krystal. I'm three days in and already 2lbs ligher. My goal is 25lbs by Christmas. Add me and lets cheer each other on!

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  • amann1976
    amann1976 Posts: 742 Member
    1st of all good luck on your journey... now as far as being 2 pounds lighter in 2 days that is just probably water weight. you should try to limit weighing yourself to once per week. the amount of water in your body causes your weight to fluctate daily and by the hour.

    for example there are 3600 calories in one pound... so if you loss 2 lbs in 3 days that means you were at a 7200 calorie deficit over those three days...
  • mrshwd09
    mrshwd09 Posts: 6
    I've been here since Monday but that 2lbs is since Friday...So I'm gonna hold on my 2lbs lighter! :wink:
  • amann1976
    amann1976 Posts: 742 Member
    oh yeah take measurements too honestly they are a better indicator of progress than weight alone... lets say you dont make your 25lbs but lose 2-3 dress sizes and reduce you % fat by 20% of what it is now by christmas would you then be proud of yourself or upset because you didnt reach a number on a scale
  • Katbody10
    Katbody10 Posts: 369 Member
    Hi there! Nice to meet you! I'll send you a Friend request :flowerforyou: Good luck to you! You can do this!
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