Can you lose weight too fast?

[Momof3greatgirls]

Just wondering if there is such a thing on Atkins as losing weight too fast? I am eating about 1800 ish cal/day with 20 grams carb, and the correct ration of carb/fat/protein. I have lost 23 pounds in the last 3 weeks. Is this ok? I think it may be becasue Ihave so much to lose? I have gone from 372.8 to 349.4. How long does this quick loss last? I know it should slow down sometime right? ( mind you if it is ok to lose this fast and it deos not stop for a while I won't be complaining)

Thanks
Amy

[Buddrfly]

Great loss!

Those are great results. I felt the same way you did when I started out. I was at 310 and lost 22 lbs in 1 1/2 weeks. Don't worry, eventually the pound loss will slow down and give your body time to catch up in inches. my body goes back and forth that way.

Congrats on the loss-you're doing great :hug

[Sallyb]

Hi Momof3greatgirls :wave

Congratulations for such great results!!!

My understanding is that the greater the amount of weight
you have to lose, the more you are likely to lose at the
start and the closer you get to your goal the weight loss
becomes slower. I would not expect to see such a large loss
every three weeks as during the first 2 weeks you lose a
large percentage of water.

Providing you continue with this WOE and don't revert back
into eating the way you had prior to this, the loss should
be fine, It is said to expect to lose 10% of the total amount
you want to lose in the first two weeks.

I would it back and rejoice at your awsome results. Well done.

[soliwit]

CONGRATS MOMOF3 !!!!!!
That is really great !!!
Must be a huge inspiration to keep it going !!!! :icondance :icondance

[2big4mysize]

look at the ratio of the your total body weight to the total lost and you will find you have actualy lost a very small percent of your total body weight.

If you were 150 then that would be too much too fast but at 350+ that isn't going to be a problem as it is under 10% of your total body weight lost.
Your doc is propably pleased as punch a morbidly obese patient is geting lighter and healtheir with the speed you are.

Keep up the great results for the work you are doing on your Atkins. I know another superheavy weight who lost 100 pounds in 7 months too as long as your doc says you are healthy you are fine with your rate of loss.

[love2beeamom]

My weight loss was pretty much the same.. I lost 16 pounds my first 2 weeks of induction. I had lost 100 pounds in 7-8 months.. Better than others I knew who had the weight loss surgery.. Good things come to those who follow the plan diligently!!