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lorisisler
lorisisler Posts: 67 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I have been eating no more than 1100 calories, and walking 7-10 miles a day! In 3 weeks I've only lost 9 lbs.

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  • KateTii
    KateTii Posts: 886 Member
    That's great progress! Life isn't like "The biggest loser" where people lose 15lbs a week...

    Make sure you're weighing your food, logging correctly and you should see results. Slow results are still results - especially for females where hormones and period cycles can temporarily mask weightloss.
  • lorisisler
    lorisisler Posts: 67 Member
    Tyvm! Just feeling frustrated
  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    That is awesome weight loss. Keep going!! It will slow down but don't be discouraged.
  • quatermore
    quatermore Posts: 94 Member
    3 pounds a week is a success you should be proud of. Congratulations!
  • Cynsonya
    Cynsonya Posts: 668 Member
    We didn't gain it overnight and we sure won't lose it overnight either. Just remember the slower it comes off the more likely it is to stay off.

    That said, 9lbs in 3 weeks is a HUGE number.
  • lorisisler
    lorisisler Posts: 67 Member
    Thank you all!
  • quiltlovinlisa
    quiltlovinlisa Posts: 1,710 Member
    edited March 2016
    Actually 3 pounds a week is pretty aggressive, MFP recommends a max of 2 pounds a week for your goals. Personally every now and then I may lose 2 pounds in a week but I average just a little over a pound a week.

    Remember that weight loss isn't linear, there will be weeks when you've retained water for whatever reason (salty food, muscle building if you lift and the ever joyful, time of the month water retention.) you will be heavier. Look at trends in what your weight is doing for a more complete picture.

    For me, the biggest concern when I'm being aggressive about weight loss, is that I get burned out because what I'm doing isn't sustainable. I've been working really hard to find a healthier way of life that I can live with, so I won't backslide.
  • misskarne
    misskarne Posts: 1,765 Member
    What the heck do you mean "only"? Get a grip on reality and get some patience! 3lbs a week is actually MORE than the healthy recommended maximum.
  • tmarple93
    tmarple93 Posts: 75 Member
    9 pounds in three weeks!? That's GREAT progress. Why is that frustrating?
  • lorisisler
    lorisisler Posts: 67 Member
    tmarple93 wrote: »
    9 pounds in three weeks!? That's GREAT progress. Why is that frustrating?

    Well...I was down 13..gained 4 bacvk this week. No idea why
  • nutmegoreo
    nutmegoreo Posts: 15,532 Member
    lorisisler wrote: »
    tmarple93 wrote: »
    9 pounds in three weeks!? That's GREAT progress. Why is that frustrating?

    Well...I was down 13..gained 4 bacvk this week. No idea why

    PMS? High sodium meal yesterday? Full moon? Well, maybe not the full moon. Water retention masks weight loss. Try not to get too focused on the number on the scale. This is a long game. Have some patience. You will be happier with the result if you enjoy the ride.
  • Yi5hedr3
    Yi5hedr3 Posts: 2,696 Member
    And the problem is?????........
  • lorisisler
    lorisisler Posts: 67 Member
    Thanks
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