3.5 lbs ... ?

CupcakeDefeater
CupcakeDefeater Posts: 113 Member
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Ok so I lost 3.5lbs this week which normally i would be REALLY happy with however, i have been running for 3 hours per day every day this week (just bought a v.big dog) and eating very well... so I ask you... should i be happy with this or am I right to be dissapointed??
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  • WaxMama
    WaxMama Posts: 369 Member
    Are you kidding me? :huh:
  • make_it_so
    make_it_so Posts: 40 Member
    Happy! Especially if you are set to lose 1 lb per week! Also think of the good you are doing for your cardiovascular system.
  • ForABetterMe89
    ForABetterMe89 Posts: 196
    Uhhhh I'd be ecstatic.
  • sandi117
    sandi117 Posts: 445 Member
    :huh: Why are you asking this question?! :noway: I was ECSTATIC to see that I lost 3lbs. this week, and I know it was because I was working my booty off at the gym. BE. HAPPY. :bigsmile:
  • AwesomelyAmber
    AwesomelyAmber Posts: 1,617 Member
    You can be disapointed if you want to... I, however, would be FREAKING JUMPING FOR JOY!!! :bigsmile:
  • HealthWoke0ish
    HealthWoke0ish Posts: 2,078 Member
    Not just happy...Damn happy. Progress is progress...and things should only improve with this level of effort, no? :)
  • sandy_gee
    sandy_gee Posts: 372 Member
    Are you kidding me? :huh:
  • babydiego87
    babydiego87 Posts: 905 Member
    is this some kind of joke
  • SmartAlec03211988
    SmartAlec03211988 Posts: 1,896 Member
    If you lost anymore that would be worrisome because anymore than 2 is quite a lot.

    You want to lose this weight slowly - the healthy way.
  • JasmineRose14
    JasmineRose14 Posts: 34 Member
    I have had to convince myself that life is not like The Biggest Loser, we are going to have much smaller numbers, and yours is a HUGE one- when they loose 7, 8, 9 pounds in a week is because they are on SUPER constrictive eating, like no carbs AND low calorie and they work out 8-10 hrs per day. Loosing weight is hard, don't EVER be disappointed with a 3 pound loss!!
  • TeachTheGirl
    TeachTheGirl Posts: 2,091 Member
    ...why have you been running for 3 hours a day?
  • Beezil
    Beezil Posts: 1,677 Member
    Running for 3 hours a day doesn't seem wise, but to each their own. Why would you be disappointed by losing 3.5lbs?
  • MotivatedMich
    MotivatedMich Posts: 7 Member
    ...why have you been running for 3 hours a day?

    EXACTLY!?!
  • Lifting_Knitter
    Lifting_Knitter Posts: 1,025
    Are you disappointed because you wanted to lose more? Is that why you are exercising 3 hours a day? No need to rush, this is a forever lifestyle change.
  • KodAkuraMacKyen
    KodAkuraMacKyen Posts: 737 Member
    ...why have you been running for 3 hours a day?

    This... good god.
  • smartin0181
    smartin0181 Posts: 45 Member
    I'll trade you! You can have a .5 loss and Ill take the 3.5! :laugh:
  • jlapey
    jlapey Posts: 1,850 Member
    It takes me well over a month or two to lose 3 pounds, so BE HAPPY! Be very, very happy
  • gettingmeback2013
    gettingmeback2013 Posts: 114 Member
    I was ecstatic at .8 this week. Just sayin'. LOL
  • cmcollins001
    cmcollins001 Posts: 3,472 Member
    If I just lost 3.5 lbs and I was running 3 hours a day...I would just give up.
  • shadow2soul
    shadow2soul Posts: 7,692 Member
    ...why have you been running for 3 hours a day?

    :noway: You probably don't need to do that much cardio, but to each their own I guess.

    Over 3lb loss in a week is amazing. :drinker:
  • atjays
    atjays Posts: 797 Member
    That's more than most lose in a week. Be happy because there will be weeks where you rejoice in losing TENTHS of a pound or even staying at the same weight. Weight loss and getting fit is a long journey, enjoy your successes and keep going.
  • iulia_maddie
    iulia_maddie Posts: 2,780 Member
    This is a bad joke.
  • FaerieCae
    FaerieCae Posts: 437 Member
    Why 3 hours running? Its a bit excessive...

    I would be thrilled to lose 3lbs in a week, in fact I have been when its happened to me. Life is not the biggest loser.
  • Duck_Puddle
    Duck_Puddle Posts: 3,237 Member
    I'd go with happy. If I ran 3 hours every day for a week, I'd be in the hospital.
  • HotSouthernMess
    HotSouthernMess Posts: 474 Member
    it is my dream to step on the scale on monday morning and have it show a 20 pound weight loss! LOL however, that really isn't how it works. a 3.5 loss is great! especially if you dont have a lot to lose. great job! keep it up :)
  • kerricus
    kerricus Posts: 165 Member
    3 hours a day? Not even a horse can handle that! You're going to hurt your dog with that much exercise. Seriously. It's bad for their joints. No animal naturally runs that amount.
  • Argentino
    Argentino Posts: 52
    3.5? You should really lose a pound a day.... so... it should be more like 7lbs a week.

    You should probably eat more.
  • jakidb
    jakidb Posts: 1,010 Member
    3.5lbs???? hey, sounds like a WINNER to me!
  • CupcakeDefeater
    CupcakeDefeater Posts: 113 Member
    Not a joke. The reason I am disapointed about it is because I have 120lbs to lose and people keep telling me that people my size should lose 8lbs+ the first week of eating well and exercising. I have been on here a while lost a bit gained a bit but last week i really went for it.
    I understand people would be well chuffed with that result and i would be normally, just not my first week... no offense was meant with this post just needed a bit of a boost
  • morkiemama
    morkiemama Posts: 894 Member
    This
    Are you kidding me? :huh:

    ...and this.
    ...why have you been running for 3 hours a day?

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