Is this healthy?!

FaceTheFears
FaceTheFears Posts: 21 Member
edited November 20 in Health and Weight Loss
Uh, so I started my own routine exactly one week ago, and got on the scale today.. I'm down almost 11 pounds in just a week. Is this healthy??

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  • crazyjerseygirl
    crazyjerseygirl Posts: 1,252 Member
    Probably mostly water weight. No worries, it should sort itself out soon!
  • FaceTheFears
    FaceTheFears Posts: 21 Member
    But everyone I've talked to has said water weight will be around four to six pounds. This is about double..
  • dramaqueen45
    dramaqueen45 Posts: 1,009 Member
    Depends on how much you have to lose. There are those who have a lot to lose that will lose that much the first week.
  • Virkati
    Virkati Posts: 679 Member
    It also depends on how high your starting weight was. Starting at over 400, 11 in a week, not too bad. Starting at 185, losing 11 in the first week, not such a great idea. How do you feel? Are you eating and feeling satisfied when you're finished? Are you sleeping well? Lots of things go into whether the plan you have is a good one. Listen to your body. It will tell you most of what you need to know....you just have to listen :)
  • DuckReconMajor
    DuckReconMajor Posts: 434 Member
    I know my weight varies a lot. And on one of my weeks where I lost a lot of what I assume was water weight if I took the max weight on week 1 and minimum weight on week 2 it would come out to more than what you're seeing. I would not freak out unless you see this happen consistently over a few weeks.
  • FaceTheFears
    FaceTheFears Posts: 21 Member
    I was 182, now I'm almost 171. I feel fine. I started an exercise routine, maybe that's what it is? I've been eating a lot, so I'm not really sure how I'm losing weight.. I thought I wasn't doing a good job.
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    Initial water loss is normal. No one can answer the question unless you provide more info, like how many calories you're consuming.
  • crazyjerseygirl
    crazyjerseygirl Posts: 1,252 Member
    Did you switch from highly processed foods to fresher ones? You could have dropped lots of sodium. I can gain/lose 5lbs in one day!

    I still wouldn't worry too much if it doesn't keep up. Then again I'm not a medical pro :/
  • FaceTheFears
    FaceTheFears Posts: 21 Member
    I've been trying to consume 2,000.. But I've been consuming a bit more.
  • PAV8888
    PAV8888 Posts: 14,300 Member
    Height, weight, age, mfp settings, goals, exercise levels, believed deficit?

    COULD it be water weight, sure it COULD.

    Is it significantly faster than what a generally recommended weight loss rate would be.... YEAH!
  • FaceTheFears
    FaceTheFears Posts: 21 Member
    Actually, the past few days I've been eating at fast food places. This is, again, why I'm so confused. I mean, don't get me wrong- I'm happy! Just doesn't add up to me, that's all.
  • brianpperkins
    brianpperkins Posts: 6,124 Member
    What is your exercise program?
  • TheVirgoddess
    TheVirgoddess Posts: 4,535 Member
    Did you weigh under the same conditions? Meaning clothed vs naked, am vs pm, empty belly vs full belly?
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    FaceTheFears wrote: »
    I've been trying to consume 2,000.. But I've been consuming a bit more.
    Then you're doing great. Nice job!
  • FaceTheFears
    FaceTheFears Posts: 21 Member
    It kind of just varies. I combined many things. In the morning I do the couch to 10K (C210K) app which is run for one minute, walk for two, then repeat 8 times. In the after noon I walk or bike 2 miles. Then at night I do 10 pushups, 50 situps, 50 arm curls.

    TheVirgoddess, yes. Morning, in the same night gown, with an empty stomach.
  • TheVirgoddess
    TheVirgoddess Posts: 4,535 Member
    I lost around the same my first week - but I was quite a bit heavier than you. I wouldn't worry about it unless it continues. Enjoy your success :)
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