How to get a big weight loss in my first week
jayneallison5
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Hi, I am new to this. I have tried different diets but think calorie counting is the best. I would love a good 4/5 pounds off in my first week to boost my motivation! Has anyone got any tips? Thanks
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My tip for you would be don't be discouraged if it doesn't happen that way.
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Follow your calorie goal.
Remember though, IF you do have that sort of loss in your first week it comes from water. Don't expect to continue having large losses. Celebrate any loss, whether it's .1 lbs or 2 lbs. It all adds up in the end and as long as you have a downward trend and you're getting adequate nutrition and calories, you're good.4 -
There is no way to guarantee that. It happens for many people but not all. Focus on the long game, not instant gratification.5
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jamacianredhair wrote: »My tip for you would be don't be discouraged if it doesn't happen that way.
Good luck!
^^this
Sometimes it takes a couple of weeks for ANY losses to show up on the scale, especially if you have started a new exercise program. Really, the motivation comes from consistent losses on the scale, even if they aren't always big ones.2 -
How much weight do you have to lose, total? A loss that big the first week is going to be more water weight than anything, and will come back over the next few weeks. Will a regain on week 2 derail your motivation?1
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Drink a bunch of water. Like a gallon a day. Should lose some excess water weight with it. Of course it's just water weight and hardly any fat weight. To lose fat weight, you eat in a moderate calorie deficit for a FEW MONTHS.
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Yeah if you have a lot to lose, you might see a decent water weight loss. It will start evening out though over the course of a couple weeks. I really make the mistake of getting way too excited over water loss. I have literally lost 8lbs overnight and put it all back on the next morning. Just get in a deficit and keep at it.4
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it doesnt work like that ......2
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I lost 5 lbs the first week and was eating 1500-1700 cals. No guarantee that would happen for you. Of course, I had 150 lbs to lose, so that made a difference too. I would have been thrilled with 1 lb. You are likely setting yourself up for frustration and disappointment by setting such a specific goal. Focus on the things you can control, like eating within a reasonable calorie goal.1
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You can't guarantee that you'll lose that much in the first week (which is mostly water weight), or even at all. I gained a pound in my first week.1
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It is that expectation and effort that helps people lose their motivation. Just don't even look at it as if you are attempting to only lose weight. Look at it as a lifestyle change that will bring about an accumulated result. Once I was able to change my mind set and expectations I then was able to stick with it even when it didn't seem I was losing anymore. I would like to see a faster loss but I know it isn't realistic. I would have to take on unhealthy habits to make it go any faster. So I am just going to be happy knowing my goal is getting a little closer the longer I stay on track.2
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You will probably do that if you do IF for the 1st week. Your glycogen and water will go down. Won't be all fat loss most likely.0
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Haribo sugarless gummy bears.10
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If you do a long enough fast, your glycogen is depleted.0 -
Alatariel75 wrote: »Haribo sugarless gummy bears.
That's definitely one way to do it but, don't make any plans for a few days if you do because you won't be going anywhere besides the bathroom. I do not recommend.1 -
Be happy you've started the journey, good chance you won't see any loss until the second or third week.1
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Thank you for all your replies. I know that consistent is best, I was just looking for some advice to get kick started! Thank you0
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"Kick starts" are a great way to demotivate yourself in week 2. Just be consistently in a calorie deficit and you'll be fine.12
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Honestly, as someone who is currently just under the biggest they've been for years, I can tell you that this initial 'kick start' mindset is the biggest de-railer I think I've faced, and in fact I think it's partially to blame for my weight GAIN over that period. I've been constantly in a cycle of hopping on the band wagon, seeing a big loss in the first week, riding that wave for the second week, and then falling off the bandwagon in week 3 when the weight loss has either ground to a halt or even worse, slightly reversed week 1's kickstart. I've learnt so much along the way, and this time around (just past the 3 week mark and still going strong for a change) I'm approaching it different.
Rule 1 is not to let the scales define you - no matter how hard that is! The scales are your enemy, they will pull out all sorts of pranks to de-rail you.
Rule 2 is make a plan and stick with it come what may. I've made a 12 week meal plan & exercise framework and have resolved that no matter what the damn scales do, I'm going to work on blind faith that this will work (based on shed tons of research on what a healthy diet looks like!)
And try to remember you didn't gain all that weight overnight, you won't lose it overnight either, unfortunately. Anyone who says there is a shortcut is marketing you something.
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jayneallison5 wrote: »Thank you for all your replies. I know that consistent is best, I was just looking for some advice to get kick started! Thank you
Well now you know! Don't try to kickstart it and you won't be disappointed. However you may enter reasonably into your new plan and get a nice surprise loss at the start of it, but don't allow yourself to think you will see huge losses each week. I have stretches of weeks where I lose nothing. I have to remember my ultimate goal is to change my lifestyle and the physical changes are an accumulated and earned benefit of that. You will be successful if you don't fall into this common mental trap.0 -
Some weeks, I've gained due to eating too much stuff. Some weeks, I've lost. In a year, I've lost 83 lb. Don't get hung up on a week. It's a long term project, as in, the rest of your life.1
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Honestly, as someone who is currently just under the biggest they've been for years, I can tell you that this initial 'kick start' mindset is the biggest de-railer I think I've faced
Super well said. It seems that people who start smaller tend to stay on the wagon the longest.
It feels great to have a big weight loss week, that's for sure. But even if that happens one week, it probably won't happen the next week. Set small goals for yourself and stick to them, and when they become habit, add additional small goals. You'll do great. And you'll keep losing weight when all those people who got their kick start quit after 2-3 weeks because weight loss is more than just easy 1-2 week fixes.0 -
Set a one month check in as your 'kick-start.' Stick to a calorie deficit, and don't go near the scale for a month. If you're in a calorie deficit for that long, its extremely unlikely that you won't show a loss that will make you smile, without setting you up for that second week settle. Stick with it. A month goes by faster than you think!0
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