I'm just checking, perhaps getting input from those who know... I have dropped 10 lbs. in a week... is this ok or is it too fast? Can you loose weight too fast ? I''m getting all of my nutrients and vitamins and such and I feel fine. Just wondering if i should try to slow it down a bit, or will it even off after a while ? Not that I am upset at loosing 10lbs...

hi Melissa,
Congrats on a great 1st week loss! While 10 lbs in a week is on the *high end*, I would hesitate to say you are loosing to fast. A large amount of the initial weight loss with Atkins is water or fluild loss; which is a good thing, BTW.
You may see NO loss over the next week, or only a pound or two.
And yes, your rate of loss will slow as you near your goal.
Another widely known fact...the more weight a person has to lose, the faster the initial(say 20-30 lbs) pounds come off.

So, as long as you feel good and are getting enough food (as in...NEVER go below 20g carb/day) I'd say enjoy the journey!!

hth
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can't add to what shell just told you, 'cause she's so right! congrats on your flying start. enjoy it and don't complain (too loud) when it does slow down.

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Cool .. .I was just checking, it didseem like a lot to me ... HOWEVER I'm happy with it. As far as slowing down... I'm ok with that too... i would rather go slow and steady than not at all.

I lost fast in the beginning also. Twelve pounds my first week which was unheard of in my whole life of diets! Now I have settled down to a slow steady loss which I am more comfortable with. But I never felt bad or sick from losing fast those first couple of weeks. Matter of fact it made me feel fantastic! Mentally as well as physically.

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