I am a 5" 9' male, and i am almost 15. I used to weigh 209.5 lbs. on monday, June 4th. Now i weigh 206 lbs. I weighed myself yesterday and i lost 3 lbs in one week. I worked out and weighed myself again, and i lost another half pound in a day. I though that was odd but maybe it has to do with what was in my stomach or somthing. I just started losing weight because i started a new diet thing. I am eating 2,000 calories a day, which sometimes i get less and after the gym i feel wiped out. I go to the gym every day i could, and burn anywhere from 500 to 850 calories a day. I try to eat less sodium for weight loss and hypertension, and i drink alot of water a day. I also stay away from junk food like sweets and chips and everything. I guess im asking if it is normal to lose weight fast in the beginning like 3 lbs a week or maybe even .5 lbs a day. I realize that some of the weight is water, since i never used to drink water often. Am i being healthy, or do i need to change something?
2007-06-13 17:02:04 · 23 answers · asked by will_71892 3 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Your weightloss seems very reasonable.
You can always expect to lose more if you weigh more.
Don't be discouraged if in the future it seems like your weightloss is standing still.
You will have to do something different with your routine if you slow down in weight loss.
2007-06-13 17:06:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off, congrats on taking the first step to being healthy. I am not a doctor but I have been on many fad diets and I know from experience that the best way is the way you are doing it. You have to change your whole life. 2,000 calories for a male is excellent. Staying away from junk food is great. At first you will lose a lot of weight. Within 4 weeks or so, you should see that weight loss decrease into a steady rate of about 1 to 2 pounds. Working out is great for your entire body BUT not everyday. Contrary to popular wieght loss belief, working out obsessively or every day, etc. doesn't give your body/muscles time to rest up enough and it becomes counter productive for you, actually beginning to break down the muscle tissue.
Also, be sure to mix up the work out routine. Some cardio followed by some weights (w/out straining yourself. light weights w/ a lot of reps). Alternate these things. Give yourself at least 2 days in the week that you rest and check w/ your doctor to make sure that what you do is ok for your current health.
Take care and good luck w/ this great life change!
2007-06-13 17:11:18 · answer #2 · answered by safire 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is very normal to lose between 3 and 5 pounds the first couple of weeks. And you are only 14 or 15 so your body is changing anyway. So I think the contribution of both of those things is making you lose that amount of weight right now. But don't go overboard with it, you are young and you shouldn't be having to worry about all this weight stuff right now.
2007-06-13 17:13:33 · answer #3 · answered by giftbasketsbycortney 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry you are a teenager, at this age you tend to lose weight much faster than at age 30 & onwards. But still if you think you are losing much more then normal then since you are already on a diet, may be exercise only what you can handle don't push it. May be burning 300 - 350 calories is good enough. You are already doing things right so don't worry & enjoy life to the fullest.
2007-06-13 17:12:13 · answer #4 · answered by Ritu M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They say up to 3lbs a week is healthy. If it stays consistant and you continue to lose that or more...I'd suggest eating a bit more calories. When you burn close to a thousand calories and only eat 2 thousand...your body doesn't have a lot to run on. Just keep tabs on it. I think you are fine. When you first start losing the first 10 or so comes off the fastest. Good luck!
2007-06-13 17:07:32 · answer #5 · answered by yakimablueyes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is normal to lose quickly the first week or two. Anything over 3 pounds a week is too fast. Just make sure you eat a healthy balance of fruits,vegetables,dairy, and fat. I would recommend that you get into a program like Weight Watchers, where you can get guidance on the correct way to lose weight.
2007-06-13 17:20:36 · answer #6 · answered by Beth B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3 lbs in a week for your height and weight does not sound excessive to me, especially given your eating and exercise which appears within a healthy range. Maybe you should weigh yourself less frequently so that you know for sure whether progress is actually being made or changes are better accounted for by changes in fluids. Good luck with your goal.
2007-06-13 17:08:52 · answer #7 · answered by Vintheland 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's very easy to lose weight very quickly for males. However, there is a drop-off point, where you will level out, or possibly even gain a little more weight. If you are worried, ask one of the personal trainers at the gym, they should be able to help. Good luck.
2007-06-13 17:06:01 · answer #8 · answered by pixie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think ur healthy so far, if u continue to loose weight rapidly then u can worry so far I think it just may be water weigth and such, in 3 weeks if ur weight seems to have dropped below 185 lbs u shuold probably see a doctor
2007-06-13 17:06:13 · answer #9 · answered by lexi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no as long as ur doing it healthy as in not being anorexic or balimic then ur fine also the 1/2 pound diff is prob just water in ur system because water will weigh u down a lil... u seem to be fine. dont worry too much keep up the good work
2007-06-13 17:07:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋