4.1kg 1 week!!!

losingArni
losingArni Posts: 89
in Success Stories
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?

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  • UrsuPorno
    UrsuPorno Posts: 11
    You'll just have to wait and see. Also, keep in mind that these 4 kg represent mostly water weight.
  • ironanimal
    ironanimal Posts: 5,922 Member
    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
    losingArni Posts: 89
    blahhhh!!!!! dam.! so disappointing!! oh well! guess I shall keep on keeping on then :)
  • lisiloulah
    lisiloulah Posts: 125 Member
    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
    losingArni Posts: 89
    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
    Crankstr Posts: 3,958 Member
    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.

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  • mitatailor
    mitatailor Posts: 28 Member
    well done you have done so well. keep it up. xxx
  • losingArni
    losingArni Posts: 89
    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.

    33110506_7732.jpg
    33110506_3350.jpg
    33110506_7742.jpg

    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
    losingArni Posts: 89
    Thank You for the support!
  • 257_Lag
    257_Lag Posts: 1,249 Member
    Some people GAIN their first week. I went up 2 lbs. Enjoy your loss and look forward to more! You can do it!
  • benol1
    benol1 Posts: 867 Member
    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
    mamosh81 Posts: 409 Member
    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
    losingArni Posts: 89
    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
    losingArni Posts: 89
    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
    BeachIron Posts: 6,490 Member
    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
    losingArni Posts: 89
    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 :)

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