Losing weight too fast?

How many calories are you eating a day?

No, I think this happens especially if you were taking in a ton more calories that is needed. A friend of mine at work, not overweight at all decided to give up soda and lost 10 lbs in a week due to just giving up that one vice.

if you are giving up several and are very heavy than I don't think initially to drop a lot quickly is bad for you, I just wouldn't get discouraged when things start to slow.

My doctor is monitoring me very closely and he said he is very happy with my progress. And I really do know it will slow down. I don't care how slow it goes as long as I keep getting healthier.

Sounds like you are on the right track then!

I think you are doing great. If your doctor is working with you you should be fine. I agree that slow & steady wins the race but there is also a difference when the amounts to lose in general are more. Someone who only needs to lose 20lbs should be set to 1/2lb a week & slower loss than someone who needs to lose 50lbs & someone to lose 100lbs can lose Ore faster or have larger calorie deficit without a poor affect on overall health.

Just remember to recalculate your #'s as you drop weight & become more active your BMR & TDEE will also change which will change your goals. I think I read every 10lbs you lose re-do your #'s.

Sounds like you are doing great.

Keep track of your calories, you should not be eating less that 1,200. and drink water a lot. When I stared the first month I lost 22 Lb, then it level. I am losing 1 to 2 a week. the lower your weight is the less that you lose a week.
but, I will run it by a nutriciones any way. Just be sure that you take vitamins. A get a blod test every 3 months to be sure that all my counts are correct. I stared at 240 and now I am at 208, in 3 months. Like I said the first 20 was the first month. Be careful, sometimes when you do a big change like that, you may give up. I count all my calories and if I have something hight in calories, I reduce the calories in the other meals. Be sure to have check how many grams of protein you need for your weight. good luck

I didn't look at your diary but I'm thinking if you went from eating tons of fast food to eating healthy you're probly dropping a lot of eater weight too. Fast food is full of sodium which equals water retention! Keep up the good work, you're doing great

My doctor is monitoring me very closely and he said he is very happy with my progress. And I really do know it will slow down. I don't care how slow it goes as long as I keep getting healthier.

As long as you keep your physician 'in the loop' and he is fine with how things are going, then continue. I wish others would consult with their physicians more often.... I cant tell you how many medical claims come through that I have to attempt to appeal to the insurance companies....and its because the patient never consulted with their doctors... and made things worse for theirselves...

Kudos!!!!!

I have looked at research in Obesity Journal and there is no evidence that people who lose weight quickly are less healthy than those who lose slowly, and they put weight back on at a slightly lower rate. Obesity is a pre-disease state so we need to get out of it quickly. I think mfp should modify it's weight loss advise depending on the weight of the person. If I was eating as much as they advise, I would lose weight unbearably slow.

great job on the weight loss, the first so many pounds is easier to lose at the begining, just look to see how many calories you should be having per day and just not go beyond that to lose weight. ,keep it up and dont worry about losing weight so fast.

1300 to 1500 on average and not really exercising at all. My diary is open for all to see if you like.

On the surface without looking too hard, it appears to me that you are probably ok at this point. Here is the deal -- you are morbidly obese... (I have been there ... this in no wise is meant as an offensive statement)... When you are at this level, it is ok (I think) to lose weight rapidly... This is as long as you are consuming enough to maintain your weight at the weight you care to attain... SO if you are let's say 5'4" and want to weigh 130 but are currently let's say 320.. @ 320 lbs your BMR is about 2076 calories per day... BUT at 130 (your goal weight) it is 1215 calories per day... In other words, naturally, your body is burning an extra 1050 calories per day... just to maintain your size... Therefore, you can easily lose weight faster when you first start than you will be able when you get closer to your goal.

Also, you indicated that you have dropped drinking a lot of soda... This may have caused an initial flush of water weight as you first began your life change. As you progress, you will notice that you will have to do more to continue losing weight... You will not maintain this rate of loss as you progress toward your goal.. If you do, then I would think there is a problem somewhere...

Moving forward I would suggest...

1. Begin at least some light aerobic exercise. When you are ready, begin some toning exercises to help build muscle mass and strength. Those of us who have been morbidly obese fight the tendency to have hanging skin... This can be helped by water intake, slower progress moving forward and by weight training. It is less about losing weight and much more about a healthy lifestyle.

2. Do not be discouraged when your progress slows down.. This SHOULD happen and is a good thing. As you approach your goal, you should go to about a 2 lb per week loss then maybe a 1 lb per week loss.. This is normal and a good thing.

3. Eat plenty of protein in your diet to maintain muscle mass.

Best wishes on your journey.. .You are off to a great start. You can do this. Keep up the great work.

My doctor is monitoring me very closely and he said he is very happy with my progress. And I really do know it will slow down. I don't care how slow it goes as long as I keep getting healthier.

Great job! Right attitude, check. Monitored by Dr., check. Realistic expectations, check. Sounds like all is good in your world!