Rate of Losing Weight

[usingpeople]

For about a month I have been eating 500 calories less than what I require, meaning that I should lose approx 6-8 lbs. After each week I roughly weighed the same (approx 6'1 162 lbs). Then one day I suddenly weighed 156 lbs. I have been at that weight for over 3 weeks now. So is it possible that you can lose all of the weight at once rather than gradually?

[PaLftr]

How much bodyfat are you carrying? You're pretty light.

[EazyE15]

Originally Posted by usingpeople

For about a month I have been eating 500 calories less than what I require, meaning that I should lose approx 6-8 lbs. After each week I roughly weighed the same (approx 6'1 162 lbs). Then one day I suddenly weighed 156 lbs. I have been at that weight for over 3 weeks now. So is it possible that you can lose all of the weight at once rather than gradually?

Its not just as simple as subtracting enough calories a day so that you mathematically lose 2lb a week. You have most likely hit a plateau. Im not sure but i dont think you can lose that much weight in one go, most ive lost is 3.5lb in a week.

[usingpeople]

8-9% bf

[PaLftr]

Originally Posted by usingpeople

8-9% bf

If you're that low start adding some mass man.

[shodge.]

when he says mass he means muscle

[smellslikeshoes]

Originally Posted by usingpeople

8-9% bf

If your 8-9% body fat you shouldn't really want to be going any lower. At that level you should have clearly defined abbs. Try putting on some muscle.