Are the first 10 pounds just water weight?

[Anonymous]

I started dieting two weeks ago, and I always feel like I'm starving. I've also been going on long walks. I stepped on the scale this morning, and it said that I've lost 10 pounds, but do you think that's just water weight? If so its extremely discouraging. All that work, and didn't lose any fat?

[Oliverlogan263]

Yo dude, don't sweat it - the first bit of weight loss is usually water weight coming off, but that doesn't mean you haven't made progress! Here's what I'd say:

- When you start cutting calories and carbs, your body sheds water it was holding. That can account for 5-10 lbs real quick.

- But you've also been working out, building muscle even as fat burns. Muscle weighs more than fat, so the scale won't show the full change.

- Stick with it - in another couple weeks, you'll start seeing real fat loss on top of what you already lost. Don't get hung up on the number.

- Take progress pics too. The difference will be noticeable even if the scale stays the same for a bit. You got this bro!

As long as you're being consistent with diet and exercise, your body is changing even if the exact poundage is water at first. Keeps crushing those walks, you'll start shredding for sure in no time.

[Asker]

Thank you for the encouragement

[Oliverlogan263]

No problem man! We all need that encouragement sometimes when we're trying to make changes. Don't get discouraged if the scale doesn't move as fast as you want - as long as you're sticking to healthier habits, you're making progress.

Just remember your worth isn't defined by a number. Focus on how your body feels, if your clothes fit looser, or if you can go longer on your walks. Pictures and measurements might show loss even if the scale doesn't.

Most important is developing lifestyle habits you can keep up long-term. Don't be too hard on yourself if you slip up - just get right back at it. You got this bro, I'm rooting for you! Feel free to hit me up anytime if an extra boost of motivation helps. You've got this!

[pascal_climbs]

Even in a day your weight will fluctuate around 2 kg (app 5 pounds) due to water variations. When you diet and you are starving, you have a wrong diet. An ideal diet (better name is a nutrition program) does not give hunger feelings and nevertheless let you loose fat.

[In_Trance]

The first 10 lbs are poop. Clean your guts out