newbie here

[turbocoupe88]

hello there im new to the site.
after being over weight for the past years ive finally decided I had to do something
I bought a total gym to get into shape and I just joined here a week ago.
just got through the first week and lost 3 lbs.
one thing I did notice is im not bloated eating the foods in my new menu.
what is the average weight loss per week?
I do exersize 4 times a week along with yardwork and walking the dog

[Ossie-Sharon]

Hi, TurboCoupe88, and welcome. Congratulations on being off to a great start! The average weight loss per week here is about a pound, which is a nice slow rate. Gradual weight loss tends to support long-term maintenance.

[turbocoupe88]

well here it is almost done with week 2 and I feel good but I stepped on the scale and it seems I have gained 5 lbs?
I also have never eaten this much food
I don’t understand how I could lose 3 lbs and yet gain 5?
is it possible that the portion size is too big?

[Ossie-Sharon]

Hi, TurboCoupe88. If you have been working out, some of your fat may have switched over to muscle, which is heavier – at the beginning stages of a lifestyle program, sometimes the scale doesn’t move, even if you are feeling and even looking better. As for portions, you can cut back if you wish – about 1/8-1/4 from all portions except fruits and vegetables.

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