I did have a week with no loss before all this started, I do hope it stays off. I suspect it probably is water weight so I'm a little worried I'll jump back up as soon as my cycle's over.
At this weight I normally allow myself up to 1900 cal/day, with the majority being lean protein and whole grains/veggies and the last week I've been enjoying almonds and and the occasional (daily:p)York peppermint pattie, but overall consumed about 1600 cals/day.
Thanks for all your replies!
I think at your starting weight, this is perfectly acceptable - provided you are taking in enough healthy calories and it sure seems that you are.
But I urge you to not but disappointed when you stop seeing losses like that, because you will, you most definitely will. In the beginning of a weight loss program the pounds come off easier.
And when *they* say aim for a 1 - 2 lbs a week, well that's usually referring to a lighter person (which you WILL be - yay!!!) . And that's an average. So it could be 1lb one week, 3 lbs another, a 1/2 pound the next and 2 lbs the week after that. No rhyme, no reason. Weight loss is not linear.
I'm excited for you and I wish you continued success. :)
I totally agree with Robin. I remember my very first week on this journey, I lost 17 pounds.
That is normal, especially for someone at your starting weight. I lost a lot at first quickly. When I told my doctor everything I was doing last Feb she said that was fine since my starting weight was 340+...I also now lose it in chunks. One week I can lose 5 pounds, but then I might not lose for awhile, so it does average out for me. I have noticed that as I am getting smaller and actually doing my exercise and such ,the weight is becoming more steady. So, as I progress downward it will change and I think that is natural and normal.
You're doing great! Can't wait to hear more about your progress! :D :D
As long as you are being sensible, which it sounds like you are...enjoy it while it lasts! ;) It won't always be so quick to fall off. Keep up the great work!
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Hormones can do crazy things to the amount of water that our bodies want to hold on to. I would guess that either 1) this weight loss is a temporary hormonal thing and you'll gain some of it back or not lose for a little while after or 2) your body has secretly ;) been storing up water like a "normal" female body often does before a period, you just didn't see it because you were losing fat at the same time, and now it's letting that water go.
Also, your period can actually elevate your metabolism, so that may have something to do with it.
I wouldn't be worried, and I don't know a lot about PCOS, but I would still check in with your doctor just to be sure.