Weight question.

tonioubre

I just started my fitness pal about 3 weeks ago.. Within that time I have lost 3lbs is that a normal amount of weight to lose? Or should I be losing more? I'm 5'2" and 222 lbs.. I went on a "diet " last year and lost 50 lbs but have up and gained it all back.. I was doing no carbs so there was no way I felt I could stick to it for ever but I am determined to be healthier.. Any advice would be great! Thanks!

dynamitegalxo

3 pounds in 3 weeks is a pound a week, which is just about where you should be! good for you for recognizing that a low carb eating pattern isn't sustainable for you! much better to eat in a way that you can actually get along with congrats on the loss, keep it up! but definitely don't get discouraged if you don't lose anything some weeks, the next week after that you might drop 3 or 4 pounds. weight loss isn't a straight line, but as long as your general trend is downwards, those little snags are really nothing to worry about. good luck

jonnythan

A pound a week is pretty much ideal.

Your previous experience is why "diets" that prohibit certain foods are dumb and do not work long term: once you are done with the "diet" and reintroduce those foods, you gain the weight back.

Calorie restriction, while eating whatever food you want, is much more sustainable.

tonioubre

Thanks so much for y'all encouragement!!