notkevinmyrick Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 So I know were not supposed to hop on a scale but I was at the doctors yesterday and I jumped on a scale. Before the clean eating everyday and whole30 expirement I was around 162-163 pound range. I am 5'9. It's day 22 and I weighed in at 152 flat yesterday. Which means I've lost around 10 pounds in two or three weeks of dieting. But, my concern is ...isn't that TOO light. I mean that just seems really light to me. And I eat TONS of food. I snack and have my 3 meals a day and I'm still losing weight. I am starting to like what I see but I just feel like that's TOO light!! Is something wrong?!?!? Best, Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notkevinmyrick Posted September 28, 2012 Author Share Posted September 28, 2012 Maybe this is just down to my healthy natural body weight. I don't know.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinn Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Nice job Kevin. I am not an expert, and everyone is different. Sounds like you were likely dumping off water weight, if you have been drinking well, and the high-fiber and high quality job is doing it's job. Not to mention, avoiding all the bad things. I would ask yourself, in your best fitness days, what were your weights? I have am fairly muscular, so my best weight when I was cycling competitively was 163 and I am your same height. My best friend who is a pro cyclist, he is 20 pounds less than you and an inch taller....all relative ;-) How do you feel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notkevinmyrick Posted September 28, 2012 Author Share Posted September 28, 2012 Right now, I feel great. I definitely feel that I have leaned out some but your probably right. The bulk of it is probably the excess water weight that is now gone. And maybe not seeing significant true weight loss. I am shooting to do whole30 until my body fat % goes down (enough for ab definition). In highschool (a little while back) I was 180 when I joined wrestling I dropped down to the 152 weightclass from all the exercise in practice. I'll be honest I should probably be drinking more water than what I do now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennrider Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 I'm glad you asked this as I am having similar concerns. It feels a bit odd to worry about too much weight loss, but I do. I'm 5'3. My weight has fluctuated between 115-120 for the past five years. I always said this was the weight I belonged at because I could eat whatever I wanted and maintain the same exercise program without too much fluctuation. I have four kids and am approaching 40. I noticed a little more flab around my belly. My mom has a gluten sensitivity so we decided to give W30 a go. Turns out, I have dairy issues. Who knew? I went to the doc for an exam right after I finished. I was shocked that I was down to 107 lbs. My doc was not concerned. I feel great and eat a ton of food. Still mostly compliant two weeks later. I have had some sugar from chocolate. No soy, dairy or grains. Maybe this is my new normal. I haven't been back on the scale because in the past, a lower number makes my brain think I can pig out on crappy food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notkevinmyrick Posted September 28, 2012 Author Share Posted September 28, 2012 So where are your whole 30? Are you completed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennrider Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 I completed two weeks ago. Continuing to eat W30 with a few exceptions now and then. I'm a pretty relaxed person. The past few weeks have been filled with stress from every angle. It's empowering to not turn to chocolate cake. I have wanted to on more than one occasion. It just never seems worth it when I give it a 2nd thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Strathdee Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Kevin, If you like what you see, then don't stress it. I'm "heavier" than I should be (125lbs at 5'0), but I'm superbly happy with what I see in the mirror. Lifestyle plays a big role in how our bodies are proportioned (ever notice how folks who work desk jobs tend to carry more weight in their hips/thighs/bums?) - I do CrossFit, with more emphasis on lifting than bodyweight work so I have larger muscles. If you start to feel weaker or become unhappy with your reflection, then take the steps to change that. Otherwise, no worries! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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