One week

mugsymagoos
mugsymagoos Posts: 6 Member
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Hi! I’ve been doing keto for one week, weighed myself this morning and am up a pound! How is this possible??

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  • LivingtheLeanDream
    LivingtheLeanDream Posts: 13,342 Member
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10634529/why-did-the-number-on-the-scale-go-up-this-week-heres-why#latest

    Give it time - one week isn't enough time to see progress.
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,416 Member
    You're eating too many calories or there is some other reason such as holding water due to time of month, salt, etc.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    cmriverside wrote: »
    You're eating too many calories or there is some other reason such as holding water due to time of month, salt, etc.

    this

    one week isn't long enough to know anything
  • mugsymagoos
    mugsymagoos Posts: 6 Member
    So this is common to gain in the first week?
  • bryonyd4
    bryonyd4 Posts: 6 Member
    i gained 2 lbs my first week and then dropped ten over the next two I have lost a further 3 pounds after that over the course of a month. Keep going be consistent stick to your calories and you will get there! Just note that it isn't a quick fix but I have found this diet easier to stick with I feel full and am craving less. but as always its calories in calories out.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    mugsymagoos wrote: »
    So this is common to gain in the first week?

    not really but weight loss isn't linear.
  • amusedmonkey
    amusedmonkey Posts: 10,330 Member
    mugsymagoos wrote: »
    So this is common to gain in the first week?

    It's not really common with keto, but it can happen. What are your calories like?
  • mugsymagoos
    mugsymagoos Posts: 6 Member
    I just put everything I ate into the app and my calorie intake for yesterday was 1818.
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,416 Member
    mugsymagoos wrote: »
    I just put everything I ate into the app and my calorie intake for yesterday was 1818.

    What are your calorie goals to lose weight? If they are 1818 or higher, then eat that. If they are lower than 1818, you need to stay there.

    Calories are King for weight loss. Even though Keto is generally a way to lose a quick few pounds of water weight due to lack of carbs, it isn't magic. You still have to stay below your maintenance weight calorie in order to lose weight.

  • mugsymagoos
    mugsymagoos Posts: 6 Member
    I think I am WAY above my calories then! When I put in my starting weight and goal weight it says I should be eating about 1200 calories! I am new to this so am learning. I will diligently track all foods in the app this week and stay at or below 1200 calories. Thank you!
  • amusedmonkey
    amusedmonkey Posts: 10,330 Member
    mugsymagoos wrote: »
    I just put everything I ate into the app and my calorie intake for yesterday was 1818.

    So, that's a one day sample of guesstimated entries with possibly forgotten foods or snacks. If all days were like yesterday or higher, you may be overeating. If you like keto keep doing it, but know that you may need to count your calories as well. Since fat is high in calories, you may also need to weigh your food using a food scale.
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,416 Member
    1200 - that's a whole other discussion, right there.

    How much weight are you trying to lose? If it's 25 pounds or more, set your GOALS to "Lose 1 pound per week." If it's less than 25 pounds, set it to "Lose 1/2 pound per week."

    Eating too little is not good - you'll crash and burn at 1200 if it's not enough to support your daily work/school/home life, etc.
  • mugsymagoos
    mugsymagoos Posts: 6 Member
    I am trying to lose at least 30 pounds!
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,416 Member
    mugsymagoos wrote: »
    I am trying to lose at least 30 pounds!

    Okay, set it to "Lose 1 pound per week." NOT 2 pounds. :)

    Be honest with the "Activity Level" - if you have any kind of job, go to school or care for children at home, you're probably not "Sedentary," so be realistic. 1200 is really low for nearly everyone other than tiny older ladies.

    Then learn to log your food. It is a process, and it takes time and a food scale is your friend...especially with Keto, where it's really easy to eat too much. Just an extra slice of cheese or an extra pat of butter can push you 100 calories over. Three ounces of beef instead of two is a big calorie difference. Little things add up very quickly.
  • momble02
    momble02 Posts: 12 Member
    I would also suggest if you want to be super accurate that you try to weigh in grams rather than ounces if you can. I realise that's more a european way but it will help you truly know what you're eating. Good luck.
  • VUA21
    VUA21 Posts: 2,072 Member
    mugsymagoos wrote: »
    So this is common to gain in the first week?

    It's common for weight to fluctuate 5lbs in either direction, all the time. It's water retention, and water retention can be caused from everything from a change in diet to stress. My personal record is a 14lb gain in one day, lost it all 2 days later.

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