4.1kg 1 week!!!

losingArni

Hi! im not far into my weight loss journey, but in the first week, I have managed to lose 4kg just through diet change and walking five days a week!
so surprised but now worried I'll lose nothing in my next weigh in!!
Any similar situations/tips?

UrsuPorno

You'll just have to wait and see. Also, keep in mind that these 4 kg represent mostly water weight.

ironanimal

Most people have a big loss the first week because your glycogen stores are emptied when you enter into a calorie deficit. Glycogen is a chemical in your muscles used for immediate energy and stores a lot of water along with it.

losingArni

blahhhh!!!!! dam.! so disappointing!! oh well! guess I shall keep on keeping on then

lisiloulah

I always find the first week is a good loss - but well done on the excellent start, use it to keep you motivated going forward, even if future losses are smaller.

losingArni

I always find the first week is a good loss - but well done on the excellent start, use it to keep you motivated going forward, even if future losses are smaller.

thanks! yes! im using it to stay motivated! but am expecting about I 1kg loss this week, (if that) it all counts though!!

Crankstr

Also try not to rely solely on the scale!

take measurements as you go... chest, waist, hip, thigh, and upper arm.

You would be surprised that sometimes when the scale doesnt move good things are still happening.

I highly recommend a strength training program, your body will thank you by looking more amazing as you shed body fat.

http://startingstrength.wikia.com/wiki/The_Starting_Strength_Novice/Beginner_Programs

I am 41 and have gone from this to this...and i credit a calorie deficit and hitting the iron.

mitatailor

well done you have done so well. keep it up. xxx

losingArni

Also try not to rely solely on the scale!

take measurements as you go... chest, waist, hip, thigh, and upper arm.

You would be surprised that sometimes when the scale doesnt move good things are still happening.

I highly recommend a strength training program, your body will thank you by looking more amazing as you shed body fat.

http://startingstrength.wikia.com/wiki/The_Starting_Strength_Novice/Beginner_Programs

I am 41 and have gone from this to this...and i credit a calorie deficit and hitting the iron.

wow! you are an inspiration!! well done!
and yes! I am going to start taking measurements this week to keep me from getting unmotivated!

losingArni

Thank You for the support!

257_Lag

Some people GAIN their first week. I went up 2 lbs. Enjoy your loss and look forward to more! You can do it!

benol1

Congratulations on a great first week!
My advice is to focus on the total package and not just weight loss. Most people's weight will fluctuate from one week to the next, but if you are engaged in a sustainable healthy lifestyle then you will find that you improve your health, fitness and happiness. Your weight loss will be sustainable and a welcome by-product of attaining a much more valuable goal than weight-loss alone.
kind regards,

Ben

mamosh81

Hi! im not far into my weight loss journey, but in the first week, I have managed to lose 4kg just through diet change and walking five days a week!
so surprised but now worried I'll lose nothing in my next weigh in!!
Any similar situations/tips?

i am almost the same usually i lose like 4-5 kg in one week and then nothing in the next week just keep it up and wait for the next plunge!

losingArni

Some people GAIN their first week. I went up 2 lbs. Enjoy your loss and look forward to more! You can do it!

WHOO! MOTIVATION!! thanks

losingArni

Hi! im not far into my weight loss journey, but in the first week, I have managed to lose 4kg just through diet change and walking five days a week!
so surprised but now worried I'll lose nothing in my next weigh in!!
Any similar situations/tips?

i am almost the same usually i lose like 4-5 kg in one week and then nothing in the next week just keep it up and wait for the next plunge!

thank you! yeh, It can be frustrating!! but worth it!

BeachIron

Congratulations on a great first week! This has been implied but I want to come out and just say it, do not expect to keep that rate of loss and do not get disappointed with yourself on weeks where you don't lose anything at all. It is a slow, but not so steady, process and you just need to be patient. Patient, patient, patient!

losingArni

Congratulations on a great first week! This has been implied but I want to come out and just say it, do not expect to keep that rate of loss and do not get disappointed with yourself on weeks where you don't lose anything at all. It is a slow, but not so steady, process and you just need to be patient. Patient, patient, patient!

thank you! will definitely keep this in mind