concerned about losing weight too fast.... how fast is fast

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smudgekat
smudgekat Posts: 45
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Hi, I know I prob shouldn't be complaining about this and trust me I'm glad but I've heard losing weight quickly is not healthy and you'll put it all back on.
I would really like to keep the weight off and stay healthy. (I feel fine) has anyone else found this? Am I doing something wrong or right?


I'm 5'4,
Weigh 72kg
Start weight 89kg
Average weekly loss 1.8kg and not slowing.
Daily cal 1300 - 1400
Very sedantry life style
Pilates dvd - 24mins per day
Some light weights

Any advice on if this is ok?

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  • Doone33
    Doone33 Posts: 171 Member
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    First thing First.. you need to ask you doctor this questions.. there are many medical reasons that can cause you to loose weight, and you need to eliminate that as a possibility to be safe and sure!

    I am not sure.. but you said your looking 1.8 kg? That is almost 4 pounds a week, are you sure your sedentary?
    Are you very muscular?

    That is fast, I too know that fast can cause a number of other problems that is so not worth it! I don't want to give too much advice as you may need to see your doctor or nutritionist!
  • Shari325
    Shari325 Posts: 196 Member
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    Your BMR is likely about 1400 calories. Are you entering your exercise and eating those calories?

    I am losing about 3-3.5 pounds a week. My doctor is ok with rate of loss because I still have so much to loose - more than 80 pounds (36kg).
    You, on the other hand, only have maybe about 10kg left. I agree, check with your doctor. Let him/her evaluate your diet and exercise, maybe check some blood work, and make sure everything is OK.
  • guessrs
    guessrs Posts: 358 Member
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    Keep losing, believe me your weight loss will eventually slow down. Enjoy it while you can.
  • lcfairbairn74
    lcfairbairn74 Posts: 412 Member
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    You're fine. Everyone loses weight quickly at the beginning, it's mostly water weight. It should level out to your estimated loss within about 4 weeks of your start date :smile:
  • smudgekat
    smudgekat Posts: 45
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    Thanks for your replies guys, its put my mind at rest. Think I'll check with my nurse in a few weeks if not slowed down. As gotta go anyway.


    Thanks...
    :-)

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