Lost 4 pounds in 10 days.

Hello all.  

I am really enjoying this website and reading the forums.

I joined 10 days ago and started by keeping my calorie intake to 2600 and my burn rate to 3900 per day.  Just like the math predicts: I lost 4 pounds.

My goal is to get to 205 lbs (or lose my 2nd chin, whichever comes first) and then raise my intake to the point where I can maintain my weight.  I weighed 205 when I was 21 yrs old, so I have that in my mind as my "healthy" weight.

12 lbs to go!

Cheers,

good to know

and best of luck  just 12 lbs... hope u wont be leaving the site after that 

Congratulations on the weight loss! I am sure it feels great. Just be aware we generally do not encourage a quicker weight loss greater than 1% of your weight per week usually about 1-2 lbs. This healthy rate of loss ensures a better chance of keeping it off when you achieve your goals.

Well done on the loss and keep us posted.

Thanks for the replies...and the concern.

I have been keeping an eye on not getting too aggressive.  But at a starting weight of 226 lbs, a 1% loss per week would allow for about 3.25 lbs loss in 10 days.  I'm just a touch over that so I am not too worried.  2600 calories per day is hardly starving myself.

Will keep in touch.  Thanks again.

Oops, that's 17 pounds to go.

/badmath

way to go , I TO have lost 11.6 pounds in 2 weeks and have a long way to go . love reding  the post keeps me motivated. Happy 4th to all .

Hi, just wanted to say well done, i started dieting on here 5th june and was 224 lbs and have managed to lose 16 lbs so far, so keep up the good work its slow but working!

Update:

18 days down, 7 pounds lost.  No change in the program: eat 2600 calories, and burn 3500-3900 per day.  I have had two days so far where I have eaten 3500 calories.

15 pounds to go!

Great job!! Looks like you're keeping your metabolism and losing the smart way! *thumbs up*

10 pounds lost in 31 days!

I continue to take in 2500 calories per day.  My burn rate has been lessened due to my weight loss.  I am maintaining a deficit of about 800 calories per day, vs the 1000 per day when I started.   When the weather cools down a bit I will increase my exercise.