Is this normal?

Ashleypeterson37
Ashleypeterson37 Posts: 347 Member
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi eveyone! I'm new to the site and have been using MFP since last Tuesday. (4/19 so 6 days now!) In the last 6 days I have lost 7 pounds and was wondering if this significant amount of weight loss was going to continue like this or will it eventually start to slow down to a pound or two a week? I have a goal of 70 pounds to lose.

How much did you lose the first month compared to the second month and when should I expect to plateau? Thanks!

(-Eating right and exercising 6x a week while eating half the exercise calories)

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  • Tzavush
    Tzavush Posts: 389 Member
    Often times the first week or so you tend to lose water weight.
    It will slow down.
  • Juliebean_1027
    Juliebean_1027 Posts: 713 Member
    Unfortunately, that will slow down considerably to about 1-2 pounds per week. But isn't it nice to see that first week? :bigsmile: It's like a little extra motivation to stick with the new lifestyle that you've chosen! Good luck! :drinker:
  • maggieschuck
    maggieschuck Posts: 174
    Most people plateau at a 10% loss. Every one is different but you'll know when you hit a plateau.

    Its pretty common to loose 5-10 lbs the first week or two. Its will slow down in week three.

    Welcome!
  • makeachange22
    makeachange22 Posts: 151
    same thing happened for me dropped 10lbs my first week, and am now about 2lbs a week .
  • jclji4
    jclji4 Posts: 118 Member
    Like everyone said, it will slow down, but don't fret , a 1-2 lb weight loss is a very healthy weight loss. I have been doing this since January, and it has averaged out to 1-2 lbs per week. Some weeks I have lost only ounces, and others I have lost 3-4 lbs. No matter what the scale says, stick with it and it will average out as long as you are eating right and exercising. Good luck on your journey.
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