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I lost 5lbs

cardozojoann
cardozojoann Posts: 85 Member
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I lost 5lbs my first week and I am stoked:bigsmile: I know it mainly water weight but It is still something. But I had some people tell me that losing 5lbs in one week is unhealthy for me. Do you think its unhealthy to lose 5lbs in one week?:huh: I don't starve myself, I eat every 3 hours and workout for 1 1/2hrs everyday. I also cut out all soft drinks and mainly just drink water all day. I feel great since I started eating healthier and working out. I hope to lose 3lbs this week:bigsmile:

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  • ptheders
    ptheders Posts: 24
    I think its quite normal to lose a larger amount of weight in the beginning phases of dieting because, as you noted, a lot of it is water weight.

    It sounds like you're taking care of yourself and doing a great job, so keep it up girl!
  • SheehyCFC
    SheehyCFC Posts: 529 Member
    In your first week that is not unhealthy or even unexpected. Just don't expect it EVERY week... a lot of people lose big the first 3-4 weeks and then hit a "snag" (its NOT a plateau!), so just be patient, eat right and keep logging and exercising. You'll be fine.

    **EDIT - Good start eliminating liquids other than water - it may not be a permanent solution (though it is for some), but it helps "kickstart" weight loss.
  • Lyweeks
    Lyweeks Posts: 6
    Losing weight is such a wierd social interation with your friends and family. Either they don't notice or say anything or they have everything to stay about how you are doing it. I have decided to do it for me and how I want to do it. I lost five pounds the first week too. I think you should just keep doing what you are doing, as long as you feel good and have energy. Way to go!
  • rob_base
    rob_base Posts: 97
    Like the above said, it is normal, if this is your first week of a new exercise &/or nutrition program....just don't get discouraged next week
  • BabyDuchess
    BabyDuchess Posts: 353 Member
    No, not at all......I lost 10 lbs my first week but on average now I lose 1-3 lbs and I workout 5-7 days a week cardio, 3-5 days a week weight lifting and I eat 1500-2200 calories a day......haven't missed one week losing weight. :flowerforyou:
  • fireflyangel22
    fireflyangel22 Posts: 85 Member
    I think the first few weeks of a change in eating and exercising can make the weight fall off quick. I wouldn't worry about such a large loss at first. Continually losing that much each week may be more worrysome, as it isn't healthy to loose that much that fast for a long period of time. Congrats on the great jump start!
  • kiki75243
    kiki75243 Posts: 194 Member
    I agree with everyone else it's expected in your first week and good job on your weight loss.
  • SheehyCFC
    SheehyCFC Posts: 529 Member
    PS: Didn't mean to lessen your accomplishment any by saying it's "normal" - that is still a great loss and you should be proud! Just wanted you to know for the first week it isn't unhealthy.
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