I have lost 4.5lbs this week (139lbs-134.5lbs). I undertsand healthy weightloss is 1-2lbs per week. I was at a weight plateau for quite a while, so I'm glad my weight has finally started going down again. I'm worried I might be being too drastic, but I haven't been starving myself at all. I haven't kept track of calories, but I know I've been eating much more than 1200 calories per day. I eat three meals plus a couple snacks during the day. I'v been eating healthy foods (chicken, pork, salmon, lots of veggies, salads, whole grain pastas, rice, yams, nuts, fruit, 1% milk). I don't think I've been missing any of the major food groups and I've been drinking lots of water.

I have been working out at home (three times this week ~ 30min each), but I've been doing more strength training than cardio (10min cardio to 20min strength training). None of my workouts have been very intense and I always eat a little something before and after working out. I've been snowed in my house, so I really haven't been burning a pile of calories by walking all that much (ok I did go to the mall yesterday), but in general I've just been on the computer and in front of the tv.

I'm very happy that I've lost this much; I just want to make sure it's healthy weight loss. I have no desire to gain it all back again or to lose muscle mass. What do you guys think? Should I just be glad about the weight loss and keep going or should I make some changes to my routine?

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I think it's just fine! Plateaus happen, then all of a sudden, you can drop several pounds at once. That is how my body is! I was at 188 for weeks, then dropped to 183 all of a sudden...then I stuck there for 2 weeks, and dropped to 177..~shrugs~...Sometimes it just works that way. Recently I have been 162 for 2 weeks, so Im hoping I get another drop in weight soon.

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Thanks Artanis, and good luck! I hope you get another drop soon!

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i have lost eighty pounds in 4 months and i dont know why i only changed my diet a little and i dont exercise i have had blood work done and everything came back normal but i went from being 250 to 169 has this happend to any one else???

Morning,

I've lost close to 2 pounds over the past two days. I think it has to be (she said, stating the obvious) breaking past a weight plateau. I've been eating my 6 meals a day and adding in more fruits and veggies (I'm generally a low-carb person).

Data points,

Barbara

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Losing weight too fast is indeed unhealthy however your case isn't too bad at all. It's ok. Just make certain you remain active ALL THE TIME and drink plenty of water...A buddy usually helps as well.

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