Pleasantly shocked: I lost 16.6kg (36.5 pounds) in my first week on keto diet
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singingflutelady wrote: »DerangedPixi wrote: »No dated before or after photos? I call bull on this entire post. 36.5 pounds in 7 days? I mean I know people can retain a lot of fluid but that is just stupid talk. Change the batteries in your scale and try again.
That much extra water retention is organ failure level of retention.
I am more than well aware of what that level is actually, that is what i mean this entire thread is ridiculous.1 -
They say John Wayne had 40lbs of impacted fecal matter removed upon his death, my guess is you took a big dump.1
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*kitten*. People who have wls don't lose 36.5 pounds in a week.4
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DerangedPixi wrote: »singingflutelady wrote: »DerangedPixi wrote: »No dated before or after photos? I call bull on this entire post. 36.5 pounds in 7 days? I mean I know people can retain a lot of fluid but that is just stupid talk. Change the batteries in your scale and try again.
That much extra water retention is organ failure level of retention.
I am more than well aware of what that level is actually, that is what i mean this entire thread is ridiculous.
Yup I was agreeing with you. I've seen it too and it is definitely not normal and quite obvious that you are carrying a huge amount of extra fluid and is a medical emergency0 -
My head exploded while I was trying to read that. So much talky. Good luck on your magical journey7
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I was gonna add my two cents here, but ... nah!5
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There's so many different time scales here. 7 days, 9 days 1 week. "so long"1
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Most people, including men on keto lose like a stone, which is 14lbs not kilograms...6.36kg in other words, in the first week. Been there, done that.
No idea if this is spam or trolling...or someone trying to not only back up but hype up the keto diet.2 -
For any new people who happen to discover this thread, let me show you why the scale can be a poor indicator of success. First consider this: http://www.healthdiscovery.net/articles/scale_lies.htm
Then consider the scale itself. Here's a picture of a pretty recognizable figure holding some old school style scales:
The way these scales work is they start off balanced with nothing in the bowls. Then you place a known weight on one end, and what you're wanting to weigh on the other, then add or subtract known weight until the scales are balanced again. If the bowls are out of balance before putting anything into either one, then it's going to give you a misrepresentation of the final weight. Pretty much every common bathroom scale works on the same principle. There is a weak spot in my bathroom floor. If I move the scale to it and weigh myself, then move it just a few inches in either direction, the final number can vary as much as 15-20 pounds.
In order for a bathroom scale to give you any kind of usable data, you need to:
1. Keep it in the exact same spot every time you weigh.
2. Recreate the conditions (time of day, same amount of clothing, anything eaten or drunk before weighing.) as closely as possible each time.
3. Measure over a longer period of time and average your weights to account for variations.
There are others I'm sure, but keeping these three in mind can be incredibly helpful. Also, beware fantastic claims. There's a reason they sound too good to be true. They are.
**ETA" 4. Even with the above conditions, consider taking it with a grain of salt, and go by body fat measurements.*
*Also learn about the different methods and pros/cons of using different body fat measurement devices.3 -
I'm struggling to see why you think a 2-3 hour nap every day is something normal to celebrate. Unless you're a 1 year old, of course.12
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amazeballs0
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What body part did you chop off?8
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:noway:
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Something is totally off here and I am guessing your original weight was off for some reason.
I'm 5'1" and started at 257. I lost the majority of my weight using keto (127 lbs). The first week I lost 9 pounds. More than 35 pounds in a week is probably impossible.2 -
Let's do some maths then:
1 kg of fat contains the energetic equivalent of ~ 7,500 kcal
Which means to lose 1 kg of fat per day you'd have to consume 7,500 kcal less than your TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure).
Your BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate (The number of calories your body burns at rest, with zero activity)) Is assumed with 2,500 kcal.
You state you ate ~ 1,400 kcal per day
2,500 - 1,400 = 1,100
7,500 - 1,100 = 6,400
Lucky you are: 6,400 kcal is quite exactly what you burn if you are doing a marathon
So, when eating 1,400 kcal and run a marathon every day you will:
a) lose 1kg fat per day
b) die a most horrible death
c) all of the above
For you this means: A double-Marathon per day would be required to come close to the weight-loss rate you claim to have.
I'd suggest to get a new scale.
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Big long post with lots of sharing of ideas, some interesting. A couple caught my attention:
Secret boards on pinterest for hot clothes. Heck ya! Stealing that idea!
Lymphatic massage. This is actually healthy and there are professionals who get paid to do it for you (but you can learn how yourself). Good reminder to learn how.
Cold wash at the end of hot shower. Sounds fun? (Actually it does because it's been high 90's-100 in my neck of the woods). I think this may have some health benefits because the Scandinavians do it, right? Hot sauna, then jump in the icy lake.
Best idea OP posted - get up and get dressed in workout clothes, have herbal tea, write positive thoughts in journal and go for a walk.
Regardless of the actual weight loss, OP is making a lifestyle change and seeing positive benefits. Just wanted to give her some props! Keep going, but if you continue to see such a huge weight loss in a short amount of time that might warrant a doctor visit.11 -
Detritus_1965 wrote: »Let's do some maths then:
1 kg of fat contains the energetic equivalent of ~ 7,500 kcal
Which means to lose 1 kg of fat per day you'd have to consume 7,500 kcal less than your TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure).
Your BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate (The number of calories your body burns at rest, with zero activity)) Is assumed with 2,500 kcal.
You state you ate ~ 1,400 kcal per day
2,500 - 1,400 = 1,100
7,500 - 1,100 = 6,400
Lucky you are: 6,400 kcal is quite exactly what you burn if you are doing a marathon
So, when eating 1,400 kcal and run a marathon every day you will:
a) lose 1kg fat per day
b) die a most horrible death
c) all of the above
For you this means: A double-Marathon per day would be required to come close to the weight-loss rate you claim to have.
I'd suggest to get a new scale.
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why the *kitten* almost every one is calculating the amount of fat?
15-20 lbs is not unusual in the first week and its no secret!
all together: you simply dont know how it works, so therefore - even if it is not true - ashame yourself by telling to buy a new cell...15 -
Freischuetz wrote: »why the *kitten* almost every one is calculating the amount of fat?
15-20 lbs is not unusual in the first week and its no secret!
all together: you simply dont know how it works, so therefore - even if it is not true - ashame yourself by telling to buy a new cell...
36.5 isn't 15-20 btw. If you think 36.5 is normal than I think we are not the ones who don't know how weight loss works.8
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