Am I losing at a good pace?

annapaps · November 2010

I first made the decision to lose weight in the beginning of August when the scale hit a scary number. The first few weeks I ended up gaining five pounds, but soon lost it going back to my starting weight. I then joined MFP in early October and have since lost 9 of the 34 pounds I'm trying to lose. In other words, 9 pounds in about 6-7 weeks. Weeks 5 and 6 felt very stagnant, even went up a pound or two and now I'm sloooowwwwwllly but steadily losing. Is this normal?

fxst78 · November 2010

Totally normal.

For a female of average height and not obese 1lb per week is a really good pace.

Amylynn · November 2010

Yes, that is especially normal if you are only cutting calories & not exercising.

DrBorkBork · November 2010

If you're losing at all, it's a good pace

RaeN81 · November 2010

Absolutely, keep up the good work.

mybutterflower · November 2010

If you're losing at all, it's a good pace

I agree!

annapaps · November 2010

Thanks guys! :happy:

I do exercise, in fact, I have always been active, but MFP is helping me count calories and to be more conscious of what is going in my body. I didn't realize how much I was really eating before, even when I thought I was being good.

I guess my main concern is when I should expect to be near my goal weight. It's looking like a six month journey or so, and is that normal?

DrBorkBork · November 2010

Unfortunately there's no way of really telling. Our bodies do funny things when they think they are under attack, like plateau, or even gain weight. Just take it a day at a time, revel in the small triumphs, and gloat about the big ones

KatWood · November 2010

Slow and steady wins the race. Losing it slow will help you to keep it off.

Am I losing at a good pace?

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