Is this normal?

amandacheryl
amandacheryl Posts: 20 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I started MFP (again) about 20 days ago. I put the weight I was at what I weighed at the drs which was more than what I had originally put. Anyways, my scales shows I'm losing about a lb a day. Is that all water weight? Is this normal? I know being very over-weight makes the weight come off faster in the beginning. Any tips or ideas?

Thanks,
Amanda

p.s. I have not taken my measurements.

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  • sophieclarev
    sophieclarev Posts: 55
    Well a pound a day was not normal for me! I only measure/weigh once a week and find my weight is far more fluctuating than my measurements. Because of this I find my measurements are a far more reliable way to track my progress. In particular my thigh and bicep measurement because lets fac it I can't suck it in!

    Good luck and keep it up!
  • Melo1966
    Melo1966 Posts: 881 Member
    When I first started losing I lost 8lbs my first week and 5 the second. It is water weight at first and then the loss slows. You should take measurements since you are re-starting.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,426 MFP Moderator
    Based on how much you have to go, yea it's normal. In a week or two, it will normalize.
  • amandacheryl
    amandacheryl Posts: 20 Member
    Thanks everyone!

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