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Am I losing weight too quickly?
sirupychutoy
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Hey guys! This is my 5th day of sticking to a calorie goal and exercising. In those 5 days I've already lost 5 lbs. I'm in absolutely no rush to lose weight fast or anything like that because I want to maintain once I reach my goal. I've made sure to eat my 1200 calories every single day and eat all my exercise calories back. I am staying plenty hydrated so I don't think it's all just water weight. My waist and legs have both already shrunk. I just want everyone's opinion on whether or not I'm losing at an unhealthy/unsteady rate. Thanks!
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This will happen in the first 2 weeks, it's usually water weight, hence the shrinking body parts. it will slow down, but keep it up, Drinking extra water can actually help release water from your tissues. It's a strange idea but it has something to do with liver function. Check out the link below. Your Doing great!
http://www.freedrinkingwater.com/water_health/health1/1-stop-retaining-water-by-drinking-more.htm0 -
Dropping weight rapidly in the beginning is common, it will slow down0
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Thanks guys! Good to know this is normal!0
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