Most you've lost in a week?

trina107
trina107 Posts: 10
edited October 7 in Introduce Yourself
Just wondering what peoples best weeks were? We've all watched the Biggest Loser and they pull some huuuge numbers, I wonder if any of us mere mortals have rivalled them?

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  • Rose200
    Rose200 Posts: 48 Member
    Huge fan of BL :) Haven't quite got numbers like the contestants. But I've lost up to 5lbs the first week of following a nutrition & fitness plan. If you used to eat a lot of processed foods and the following week you don't, the weight loss could be from the decrease in sodium and water weight.
  • trina107
    trina107 Posts: 10
    I think thats what happened in my first week following eating horribly over the festive period!! I will be happy with 1-2lbs a week as long as its coming off. There are some very impressive weightloss numbers on this site though, its inspirational.
  • 280to140
    280to140 Posts: 16
    I lost 8 pounds in the first week of weight loss, but then was when I was super eager to start and working out in every spare second, and I'm guessing a lot of it was water weight too.
  • trina107
    trina107 Posts: 10
    8lbs is amazing! it's just the kick start you need at the start :smile:
  • Butterfly3730
    Butterfly3730 Posts: 220
    I lost 8 lbs in my first week too. But like the others, I'm sure it was mostly water weight. But I'm happy with that!
  • skywa
    skywa Posts: 901 Member
    3 lbs.
    thats a lot for me.
    normally at my weight the most is lose is .5 lbs in a week.
    half of what i lost was water weight though, cause i was on a low carb diet.
  • mdouhan
    mdouhan Posts: 22 Member
    Hi

    I lost 18 lbs first week I started, mostly water of course but that's always the first to o

    Rgds

    Matt
  • sinistertitan
    sinistertitan Posts: 603 Member
    Wow! Those are some great losses! I was down 5lbs after my first week.
  • Yasmine91
    Yasmine91 Posts: 599 Member
    In my entire life of dieting most I ever lost in 1 week was 15lbs. But I was doing it insanely unhealthily, about 500 calories a day :P
  • deeharley
    deeharley Posts: 1,208 Member
    I lost ten pounds one time when I gave up sugar. Kept it off for a whole year, too.
  • jnoahrod
    jnoahrod Posts: 6 Member
    5 lbs for each of the first three weeks. I don't eat a lot of processed foods so I am not sure if it was water and sodium or not. I am averaging around 3 lbs a week. Even with taking Christmas off.
  • anthrfosh11
    anthrfosh11 Posts: 49
    lost 2.8 just getting rid of soda
  • maryjay51
    maryjay51 Posts: 742
    when i went to fitness camp last year for a week i lost 9lbs but they worked us out for six dang hours a day. i thought perhaps i wouldve dropped more but had already lost about 70lbs by then. however i lost alot of inches that week -five in the waist!!! dont know if iwant to work out 6 hours a day to go through that again though lol
  • newmelissa43
    newmelissa43 Posts: 5
    well, I just started excercise and better eating last week...so far I've lost 12 pounds. Just signed up here today so hopefully I have more weeks like this one! Doing things like the biggest loser. excercise hard and eat the 4 food groups
  • Bluejay789
    Bluejay789 Posts: 176
    3 pounds and that was when I cut out sodium (my sea salt shacker) and rode my bike vigorously 45 minutes 4 times a weekl!
  • bluefox9er
    bluefox9er Posts: 2,917 Member
    In my entire life of dieting most I ever lost in 1 week was 15lbs. But I was doing it insanely unhealthily, about 500 calories a day :P

    great example of how NOT to lose weight.
  • yesiamaduck
    yesiamaduck Posts: 531 Member
    I think my record stands at 10lbs, probably was mostly water but I also lost around 2% body fat... the thing is when you're really heavy you burn off so many calories simply by existing! As long as you don't eat that much & you have no medical conditions that hinder weight loss you'll loose weight like nobody's business
  • Sallyismyname
    Sallyismyname Posts: 43 Member
    The closest I have came to losing as much weight in one week was the day I lost ten pounds in just one day! I had a baby. Ha! Typically speaking the most I have lost in a week is 4 pounds. That was the highest amount. Typically it is between 1-2 lbs if I stick to my calorie and exercise goals...
  • xxcatyxx555
    xxcatyxx555 Posts: 184
    Just wondering what peoples best weeks were? We've all watched the Biggest Loser and they pull some huuuge numbers, I wonder if any of us mere mortals have rivalled them?

    when i went to fat camp this summer i lost 7 pounds in one week:)
  • Lady_Chilli
    Lady_Chilli Posts: 161 Member
    8lbs in my first week just gone, like most have said, a lot will be water weight too
  • tuftyclub
    tuftyclub Posts: 11 Member
    5lb was the most ever. Week 1 of my new life. A good start
  • talula123
    talula123 Posts: 2
    Stay with it. I think losing wieght slowly is the way to keep it off them!!! I've just started this week.
  • Trilaina
    Trilaina Posts: 61
    Six in one week was my record, but that was the first week I got to get back on the bike after a bit of an hiatus, haha.
  • talula123
    talula123 Posts: 2
    Everyone keeps talking about water weight loose. How does that happen?
  • pattys1054
    pattys1054 Posts: 9
    Years ago I lost a pound a day and ended up losing 80 in the past. But 50 of it came back. I was also in my 30's and a lot easier. Since starting this program, 3 is the most but down to 1-2 now. I lost 15 before starting and since then have lost 30, so I am pleased. I want to lose 25 more, I know this is the more healthy way to lose. I don't work out as much as I would like and that could be a reason too. But I am trying to look at this as a lifestyle change, not a lose it quick and then gain it all back like I have in the past. Good luck everyone!
  • slimmin12
    slimmin12 Posts: 27
    Hi everyone, new to this site,week 2 of healthier eating.I lost 11 lbs. the first week...I think due to drinking a sufficient amount of water through out the day,never used to. Just want to wish all of you good luck ,whichever way you choose to succeed. Dont be afraid to brag about your accomplishments--you've earned them!!
  • j4nash
    j4nash Posts: 1,719 Member
    I'll let you know Friday :)
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