12 pounds in 10 days......bad?

kickin_bass87
kickin_bass87 Posts: 21 Member
edited November 17 in Health and Weight Loss
I started a calorie deficit 10 days ago and since my diet started I've lost 12 pounds.i also quit soda's and fast food.is it bad to have lost that much so quick.i've been told no more than 2 pounds a week.just wanting to hear other peoples views
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  • DemoraFairy
    DemoraFairy Posts: 1,806 Member
    In the first week or two you'll lose a lot of water weight, so it's fairly normal. It'll go down to 1 or 2lbs a week soon enough.
  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,267 Member
    I imagine a lot of it was water weight which happens when you make changes like you did.

    What is your weekly weight loss goal set at? how many calories are you eating a day?
  • yopeeps025
    yopeeps025 Posts: 8,680 Member
    By your ticker, usually when you have more to lose you can lose more early on.
  • megomerrett
    megomerrett Posts: 442 Member
    It depends on your weight to start with. Also, are you weighing weekly? Same time of day in same clothes? You could weigh yourself once an hour and your weight would fluctuate. Are you drinking water instead of the soda? Some of the loss could be water weight. Also, someone is bound to say "weightloss isn't linear" so while you might lose a whole load at the start, the rate of loss will slow down if you're playing by the rules that are appropriate for your weight and height.

    10lb would be about 7% of my body weight but 3.5% of my husband's. Something to think about.
  • kickin_bass87
    kickin_bass87 Posts: 21 Member
    For the ten days ive eatin no more than 1400 in a day.ive been doin cardio everyday and my weight loss goal is to get to 150 pounds.when i started 10 days ago i weighed 246.7 and i weigh 234.5 now
  • kickin_bass87
    kickin_bass87 Posts: 21 Member
    I drink nothin but water and i weigh myself every morning after my bathroom ritual.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    edited May 2015
    In the first couple of weeks, most people lose a lot of water...further, you're eating less so you have less inherent waste in your system. It will level off and become painfully slow soon enough.

    Also, the heavier you are, the faster initial losses tend to be...as you lose fat, it slows down considerably.

    At this point I wouldn't worry about it...just keep an eye on it and if it doesn't level off, up your calories a little bit.
  • kickin_bass87
    kickin_bass87 Posts: 21 Member
    And ive been drinking about six 32 ounce waters a day
  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,267 Member
    kickin_bass87 wrote: »
    For the ten days ive eatin no more than 1400 in a day.ive been doin cardio everyday and my weight loss goal is to get to 150 pounds.when i started 10 days ago i weighed 246.7 and i weigh 234.5 now

    wowsers..you are eating less than me...at your weight and the fact you are a guy you can eat a lot more and I would suggest you do to preserve muscle and have energy to work out. Make sure you are getting in at least (at the very very least) 120 grams of protein a day.

    On that note are you considering doing some lifting as well?

  • I_Will_End_You
    I_Will_End_You Posts: 4,397 Member
    kickin_bass87 wrote: »
    For the ten days ive eatin no more than 1400 in a day.ive been doin cardio everyday and my weight loss goal is to get to 150 pounds.when i started 10 days ago i weighed 246.7 and i weigh 234.5 now

    That's a pretty steep deficit, but it is quite normal to drop a lot of weight the first couple of weeks. People tend to stop eating as many carbs and so much sodium, and start working out, which leads to a big drop in water weight. But serious....1400 is a little ridiculous for a 240lb male.
  • kickin_bass87
    kickin_bass87 Posts: 21 Member
    I been making sure i get my protein daily and i take a multi vitamin every morning.and the protein ive been eating alot more of is lean chicken and Greek yogurt and milk.it just a big change cause ive never watched what i eat and now im staying under 1400 a day and it seems like everyday it gets easier.the first 3 days were he'll lol.
  • I_Will_End_You
    I_Will_End_You Posts: 4,397 Member
    kickin_bass87 wrote: »
    I been making sure i get my protein daily and i take a multi vitamin every morning.and the protein ive been eating alot more of is lean chicken and Greek yogurt and milk.it just a big change cause ive never watched what i eat and now im staying under 1400 a day and it seems like everyday it gets easier.the first 3 days were he'll lol.

    It's your choice how ever you decide to do it, but be aware with such a large deficit you're going to drop quite a bit of muscle along with fat.
  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,267 Member
    kickin_bass87 wrote: »
    I been making sure i get my protein daily and i take a multi vitamin every morning.and the protein ive been eating alot more of is lean chicken and Greek yogurt and milk.it just a big change cause ive never watched what i eat and now im staying under 1400 a day and it seems like everyday it gets easier.the first 3 days were he'll lol.

    But why not eat more food and still lose weight? As a guy your lowest should be 1600 to ensure you are getting in all the macros/micros you need and even at 1600 you have to plan it out really well.

    Remember if you lose weight "fast" it's weight...not just fat...but muscle too and that is where you are headed with your deficit...

    and just so you know your body has a hormone that kicks in to prevent "hunger pangs" when it finds itself with too little food...it's there to stop the pain when you are in a famine situation....
  • SherryTeach
    SherryTeach Posts: 2,836 Member
    That's a lot of water. How do you have time to do anything else? And it would appear that your calories might be below your BMR, which is surely not a good idea.
  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,267 Member
    SherryTeach wrote: »
    That's a lot of water. How do you have time to do anything else? And it would appear that your calories might be below your BMR, which is surely not a good idea.

    eating below your BMR is not that serious...

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1058378-oh-noes-i-am-eating-below-my-bmr
  • kickin_bass87
    kickin_bass87 Posts: 21 Member
    I eat 5 times daily.everyday ive taken in about 120 to 140 grams of protein.would my weight loss be hindered by upping my calorie intake?
  • kickin_bass87
    kickin_bass87 Posts: 21 Member
    It probably helps a lil that i work and have five kids that im always running after
  • jnv7594
    jnv7594 Posts: 983 Member
    You need to worry less about how quickly you can lose the weight and more about a sustainable eating plan and overall health. 1400 cals a day is not enough for a male your size. You will likely burn out pretty quickly. Better to up your calories and lose slower than eat what you are now, quit and gain it all back.
  • ruggedshutter
    ruggedshutter Posts: 389 Member
    You really need to eat at your calorie goal. You will burn out eating at 1400 calories a day. I tried it at 1500/day and I had to increase it due to fatigue and exhaustion.
  • I_Will_End_You
    I_Will_End_You Posts: 4,397 Member
    kickin_bass87 wrote: »
    I eat 5 times daily.everyday ive taken in about 120 to 140 grams of protein.would my weight loss be hindered by upping my calorie intake?

    The larger the deficit, the faster you'll lose weight. But it will also be more miserable, and you lose more lean body mass. I would suggest upping your calories to an appropriate level, and doing some kind of resistance training. You're going to burn out at 1400, taking care of 5 kids.
  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,267 Member
    I_Will_End_You wrote: »
    kickin_bass87 wrote: »
    I eat 5 times daily.everyday ive taken in about 120 to 140 grams of protein.would my weight loss be hindered by upping my calorie intake?

    The larger the deficit, the faster you'll lose weight. But it will also be more miserable, and you lose more lean body mass. I would suggest upping your calories to an appropriate level, and doing some kind of resistance training. You're going to burn out at 1400, taking care of 5 kids.

    Yup 1400 calories is so low....even for me to lose 1lb a week I can eat 1600 and I am a woman....42....and not taking care of 5 kids...imagine how much you could eat...

  • I_Will_End_You
    I_Will_End_You Posts: 4,397 Member
    You should read through the info in this post, you may find it very helpful.

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1
  • kickin_bass87
    kickin_bass87 Posts: 21 Member
    My goal on my fitness diary is 1800 i been doin the 1400 cause i figured it was ideal.i i up it and do the goal is 1800 ideal?
  • yopeeps025
    yopeeps025 Posts: 8,680 Member
    OP remember larger deficits can lead to quicker stalls.
  • I_Will_End_You
    I_Will_End_You Posts: 4,397 Member
    kickin_bass87 wrote: »
    My goal on my fitness diary is 1800 i been doin the 1400 cause i figured it was ideal.i i up it and do the goal is 1800 ideal?



    Yes.
  • ruggedshutter
    ruggedshutter Posts: 389 Member
    kickin_bass87 wrote: »
    My goal on my fitness diary is 1800 i been doin the 1400 cause i figured it was ideal.i i up it and do the goal is 1800 ideal?

    Yes that would be best. To give you an idea here's my info. I'm 36 y/o and 5ft 11in 182lb. My daily TDEE (total daily energy expenditure) is 2800 calories. I eat at 2000 calories for a 1.5lb/wk loss.
  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,267 Member
    kickin_bass87 wrote: »
    My goal on my fitness diary is 1800 i been doin the 1400 cause i figured it was ideal.i i up it and do the goal is 1800 ideal?

    Yes...as others have said.

    I lose 1/2-1lb a week on 1800...trust the numbers you will lose weight quickly enough on that too...
  • kickin_bass87
    kickin_bass87 Posts: 21 Member
    I have another question if i consume 1800 calories a day and walk, play basketball, or jog should i eat more calories to make up for what i burn or just stick with the 1800 a day?
  • ncboiler89
    ncboiler89 Posts: 2,408 Member
    kickin_bass87 wrote: »
    I have another question if i consume 1800 calories a day and walk, play basketball, or jog should i eat more calories to make up for what i burn or just stick with the 1800 a day?

    Eat back exercise calories if you like. It's up to you.
  • I_Will_End_You
    I_Will_End_You Posts: 4,397 Member
    kickin_bass87 wrote: »
    I have another question if i consume 1800 calories a day and walk, play basketball, or jog should i eat more calories to make up for what i burn or just stick with the 1800 a day?

    I credit myself for half of what MFP tells me I burn. If MFP tells me I burned 300 calories on the elliptical, I eat back 150. (if I'm hungry....or just want some ice cream or something).

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