I lost 8 lbs in a month? Whaa?

ladyjanewriter
ladyjanewriter Posts: 27 Member
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How is that even possible? That can't be right. Did I stand on the scale wrong?

I wonder if I'm over-reporting the calorie content of my food. I sometimes guess and just choose the item with a lot of calories to "pad" my calories in the negative direction.

The one major change is I've been walking home from work, about 25 mins/day. And I eat those calories back. And I've been overshooting my calories consistently every week.

I'm not mad, obviously.

Maybe I'm walking at a faster pace than I think I am. I log myself at the slowest pace.

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  • tdaddybarlow
    tdaddybarlow Posts: 673 Member
    Great job! Keep it up!
  • Psychoanalytic
    Psychoanalytic Posts: 261
    Eating right + exercise... People who are dedicated easily lose 2lbs a week... 4 weeks in a month = 8 lbs. Sounds like you're right on track.
  • pfgaytriot
    pfgaytriot Posts: 238 Member
    It's absolutely possible! I usually average about a 7 lbs loss each month.

    Great job and keep up the good work! :happy:
  • erikblock
    erikblock Posts: 230 Member
    Eating right + exercise... People who are dedicated easily lose 2lbs a week... 4 weeks in a month = 8 lbs. Sounds like you're right on track.

    ^This. If you're doing all the right things, 8 pounds in a month is quite doable.
  • ladyjanewriter
    ladyjanewriter Posts: 27 Member
    Thank you. :-) But DANG this is strange. I thought for sure I was gonna go up at least a pound.

    I know this'll slow down once I hit the 150-ish range, and I'll have to step up my game a bit more. I plan to do Zumba next. I love to dance.
  • 12skipafew99100
    12skipafew99100 Posts: 1,669 Member
    It sounds reasonable to me. Keep it up!
  • mphlab
    mphlab Posts: 187 Member
    You may get to the point where you are begging for 1/2 a pound a week ( llike me! ) so enjoy it while you can!
  • CharliesInCharge
    CharliesInCharge Posts: 278 Member
    yeah you sound a lot like me.. The estimating the slowest pace on the walking.. I invested in a pedometer and was pleasantly surprised that my usual pace wasnt as slow as i thought it was.. and i had no idea of the distance as well

    ive never had to watch my weight until recently so i am afraid to put lbs lost results up until i am sure they will "hold"

    I am beginning to see that a regular routine of cutting out one or two bad things, sticking in a few more good things and trying to excercise somehow, each day, can provide some results

    consistency, small steps and slow and steady.. i didnt get this belly overnight so why should i expect it to go away that fast

    keep it up , sounds like you are doing great
  • ladyjanewriter
    ladyjanewriter Posts: 27 Member
    Thanks for the feedback and encouragement!

    And mphlab - yep. I know that's coming down the pike. :-)

    I've been (way!) up and (way!) down this road before.

    Highest ever was 270+ (and then I stopped weighing). Lowest ever was 119 lbs. I'm 5 ft 3 1/2 inches. Neither the high or the low was fun at all. Aching knees/ankles/hips and heart pounding at the upper range, cold and growing yellow downy fur and racing thoughts at the lower range.

    Looking forward to the happy, healthy medium.
  • ladyjanewriter
    ladyjanewriter Posts: 27 Member
    udproud - I'm gonna start logging my walking at the medium-ish pace. I time it and go by minutes. This may be why I'm overshooting my calories. Because I'm not really overshooting them at all.
  • patentpope
    patentpope Posts: 6
    I was like you and was amazed that I lost 2 lbs a week. But it was hard to argue with the scale week after week. Just be happy that you had a nice month and keep up the good work.
  • quietasariot
    quietasariot Posts: 198 Member
    I lose between 5-7 a month on average but had a month where I lost 8 pounds. I was totally flabbergasted and did not believe it! Good on you! :)
  • Chyll88
    Chyll88 Posts: 76 Member
    I have done it twice so yes very possible:-)
  • WABeachWalker
    WABeachWalker Posts: 133 Member
    Very nice! You earned that nice loss! <3
  • Chrisxytme
    Chrisxytme Posts: 44 Member
    Great job, I'm at 9 trying to get to 10 by Friday so it can be done with a lot of hard work and eating right.
  • AliceNov2011
    AliceNov2011 Posts: 471 Member
    It's also possible that you were undereating in the first place and have found a better calorie level. <ijs>
  • katieboosmom
    katieboosmom Posts: 1
    I lost 12 lbs in the first month so it's doable. Keep in mind the first 3-5 lbs are probably water weight.
  • geonbaeLeilee
    geonbaeLeilee Posts: 606 Member
    Embrace it! It seems like you're losing at a healthy pace! You're doing great!
  • zeebruhgirl
    zeebruhgirl Posts: 493 Member
    I've lost 4 pounds in two weeks, totally doable! Great job!
  • chicadejmu
    chicadejmu Posts: 171 Member
    Could be because you're eating healthier. Also, it kind of seems that the distance matters more than the speed. I haven't tested this because I don't have a HRM - but when I put in my walks, regardless of how fast I'm going it usually gives me about the same calories for the same distance.

    I would imagine your body is just happy it's being treated better now. :)
  • Adsnwfld
    Adsnwfld Posts: 262 Member
    I lost 53 lbs in 3 months, it is possible with a good diet and exercise
  • ktied
    ktied Posts: 137 Member
    I lost 12 lbs in the first month so it's doable. Keep in mind the first 3-5 lbs are probably water weight.

    i agree. i lost like 12 pounds my first month. like 5 or 6 of that being water weight. But the rate has slowed dramatically to about 7 or 8 pounds a month. ( i have a significant amount more of weight to lose that you)
  • Laddiegirl
    Laddiegirl Posts: 382 Member
    You're just doing it right! I've lost 14 lbs in two months, just eating right and exercising day in some way. Enjoy it! I'm told it slows down the closer you get to goal but enjoy whats happening now and bank that awesome feeling to keep you going for when it gets tougher and slower!

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