Why is this happening?

mistybye
mistybye Posts: 1
in Health and Weight Loss
Well it's been 1 week since I started actually using the app andwell I haven't really changed much about my diet except taking out my snacking. And basically I lost close to 6lbs already in a week? I'm sure it isn't a health amount so I just want to ask are there any ideas why this is happening? (Not that it's a bad thing) but I haven't exercised at all either, just like normal walking. Could it be that because my house doesn't have AC I could possibly be sweating pounds? (haha..) since it's around high 80s and I, since I'm weird, add onto the heat by dressing thick (compared to usual summer clothing)?
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  • cherryd69
    cherryd69 Posts: 340
    Depends on what the snacks were/ how long your now walking for.

    Most people do lose quite alot in their first week.
  • staceypunk
    staceypunk Posts: 924 Member
    If your snacks were high in sodium they were probably causing you to retain a lot of water.
  • _Zardoz_
    _Zardoz_ Posts: 3,987 Member
    Water weight
  • AJ_G
    AJ_G Posts: 4,158 Member
    First 2 weeks or so you'll lose a ton of weight, most of it is water weight. Just keep tracking your weight until it levels off at a reasonable rate, ideally no more than 2 lbs per week once it levels off
  • kellykw
    kellykw Posts: 184 Member
    It's only been a week, so it's too soon to judge. I would guess you'll see some of that weight back, then you'll lose more, then maybe gain, etc. Weight loss never goes in a straight downward line, for me anyway. Just cutting snacks could put you at a deficit depending on what snacks you were having. Another thought - is it possible that you've changed more than you think? Maybe using the app is making you more conscious of what you are eating without you realizing it.

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