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Not that I’m complaining...

KeepingTheBetterHalf
KeepingTheBetterHalf Posts: 4 Member
edited November 2024 in Getting Started
Is it normal to lose seven pounds in your first four days? Water weight maybe?

Seriously, I’m not complaining - it just seems unusual. I’ve been sticking to the calorie recommendations - even went over last night due to my daughter-in-law’s homemade fried chicken and fresh green bean casserole.

Any thoughts or comments appreciated!

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  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Yep, probably water weight, but still a good start!
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    Yeah water weight, decrease in glycogen stores, less inherent waste in you system. It's not unusual at all in the beginning...
  • Falklang
    Falklang Posts: 220 Member
    Yarp water weight, after the first 14 or so days expect lower numbers and a steadier fat loss if you are counting correctly :)
  • francisolorunfunmi
    francisolorunfunmi Posts: 99 Member
    KeepingTheBetterHalf wrote: »
    Is it normal to lose seven pounds in your first four days? Water weight maybe?

    Seriously, I’m not complaining - it just seems unusual. I’ve been sticking to the calorie recommendations - even went over last night due to my daughter-in-law’s homemade fried chicken and fresh green bean casserole.

    Any thoughts or comments appreciated!

    Yeah it's normal list a stone in 2 weeks so normal
  • KeepingTheBetterHalf
    KeepingTheBetterHalf Posts: 4 Member
    Thanks for the responses!
    I'm at 9 lbs in 5 days. I guess the bigger you are the more water (%) you can lose. I'm grateful for the little oomph in the beginning.
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