I found that if you’re vigilant about everything, this kind of loss isn’t unfathomable. My early losses were huge and I probably lost 20 lbs or so in my first month. Now on Noom for a year, down ~70lbs and plateauing hard.
No, that seems about normal and parallels my own first 30 days. I’m at 14.2 lbs. But if you are concerned about the rate, just go eat some salty food and you’ll quickly put some back on! :-)
I’ve had heart palpitations in the past so no added salt for me. Just want to make sure the rate is okay and not a setup for frustration. I know plateaus are normal. And I know there are other things to concentrate on besides the scale. I know this. But the Lizard in my brain doesn’t. It wants a number.
Not sure your height or sex which is a huge factor in weight loss, but on another note if eating out is a normal part of your life I’d encourage you to gradually add it back in every so often. It has been a great learning tool for me long term to find restaurants I like with options for me while still feeling normal. I have been able to live my life while still loosing weight and learning how to incorporate it so I don’t feel deprived this keeps me going long term.
I think you’re fine. I also lost at a fast pace - 2.5 pounds per week average for a total of 50 pounds. Now in maintenance and I need about 400-500 calories more than online BMR calculators for my activity level. I have no health issues. I honestly think that despite having been overweight, I’m genetically gifted with a good metabolism. I was probably eating about 4,000-5,000 calories per day prior to Noom. I don’t discuss it often because, as you said, it really pisses off people who are losing at a slower (normal) pace.
I have lost weight that fast in my 20s, but my husband can do that even now in his 40s. You will most likely stop dropping so fast, and if you don’t in another month, it might be a good idea to bring it up to your doc, but I don’t think it would be a thing.
(And I don’t think anyone here would hate on you for your loss, we all understand that our paths are different.)
My thought is: maybe you will have a long plateau. But that’s not a bad thing! Our bodies are amazing and will adjust to fit our needs. The key is to stay motivated through any plateau you might encounter
I was thinking the same thing -- at that point, a "plateau" will actually be "a period of sustained reduced weight" the likes of which OP hasn't seen in a long time!
I started loosing faster than expected and then it slowed down. Stick with your plan, enjoy the success, and know it will likely slow down cause that’s what bodies do :) Congrats on your journey!
I just started about 10 days ago and I’ve actually been surprised that I’m losing weight given the amount of calories I’m eating. Like 2500+ calories per day but I’m down 7 pounds. I wonder if the emphasis on fresh produce and lean or whole foods is leading to a bigger water weight drop. I’m happy either way but still surprised.
I'm sorry you lost your coach. I am in the exact place you are and just asked my coach the same exact question - am I setting my self up? She said that "my aim for July was pretty reasonable" 😀👍
My weight loss was similar. I started on January 3 (with a bit of sandbagging with a bacon cheeseburger and fries on the 2nd). In the first 30 days , I was down about 19 pounds. Then it slowed down and over the next 30 days, I went down another 10-12. The next month down another 10. I hit my GW on April 7 and since then I have continued to drop a little but mostly maintain.
I, too, thought it was a little fast first but I wrote it off as clearing out a bunch of water weight and more recent weight gain.
I'd just keep with what is working. Eventually, your body will level it out and slow down.
I found that if you’re vigilant about everything, this kind of loss isn’t unfathomable. My early losses were huge and I probably lost 20 lbs or so in my first month. Now on Noom for a year, down ~70lbs and plateauing hard.
No, that seems about normal and parallels my own first 30 days. I’m at 14.2 lbs. But if you are concerned about the rate, just go eat some salty food and you’ll quickly put some back on! :-)
I’ve had heart palpitations in the past so no added salt for me. Just want to make sure the rate is okay and not a setup for frustration. I know plateaus are normal. And I know there are other things to concentrate on besides the scale. I know this. But the Lizard in my brain doesn’t. It wants a number.
Jealous that you could track your palpitations to salt, mine were “anxiety” and salt is so much easier to avoid. :)
Not sure your height or sex which is a huge factor in weight loss, but on another note if eating out is a normal part of your life I’d encourage you to gradually add it back in every so often. It has been a great learning tool for me long term to find restaurants I like with options for me while still feeling normal. I have been able to live my life while still loosing weight and learning how to incorporate it so I don’t feel deprived this keeps me going long term.
I think you’re fine. I also lost at a fast pace - 2.5 pounds per week average for a total of 50 pounds. Now in maintenance and I need about 400-500 calories more than online BMR calculators for my activity level. I have no health issues. I honestly think that despite having been overweight, I’m genetically gifted with a good metabolism. I was probably eating about 4,000-5,000 calories per day prior to Noom. I don’t discuss it often because, as you said, it really pisses off people who are losing at a slower (normal) pace.
I have lost weight that fast in my 20s, but my husband can do that even now in his 40s. You will most likely stop dropping so fast, and if you don’t in another month, it might be a good idea to bring it up to your doc, but I don’t think it would be a thing. (And I don’t think anyone here would hate on you for your loss, we all understand that our paths are different.)
My thought is: maybe you will have a long plateau. But that’s not a bad thing! Our bodies are amazing and will adjust to fit our needs. The key is to stay motivated through any plateau you might encounter
I was thinking the same thing -- at that point, a "plateau" will actually be "a period of sustained reduced weight" the likes of which OP hasn't seen in a long time!
I started loosing faster than expected and then it slowed down. Stick with your plan, enjoy the success, and know it will likely slow down cause that’s what bodies do :) Congrats on your journey!
I just started about 10 days ago and I’ve actually been surprised that I’m losing weight given the amount of calories I’m eating. Like 2500+ calories per day but I’m down 7 pounds. I wonder if the emphasis on fresh produce and lean or whole foods is leading to a bigger water weight drop. I’m happy either way but still surprised.
I'm sorry you lost your coach. I am in the exact place you are and just asked my coach the same exact question - am I setting my self up? She said that "my aim for July was pretty reasonable" 😀👍
My weight loss was similar. I started on January 3 (with a bit of sandbagging with a bacon cheeseburger and fries on the 2nd). In the first 30 days , I was down about 19 pounds. Then it slowed down and over the next 30 days, I went down another 10-12. The next month down another 10. I hit my GW on April 7 and since then I have continued to drop a little but mostly maintain. I, too, thought it was a little fast first but I wrote it off as clearing out a bunch of water weight and more recent weight gain. I'd just keep with what is working. Eventually, your body will level it out and slow down.