Is it normal to have a rapid weight loss following Four Week Fat Loss Plan

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On 15 Apr 2011, at 10:22, "Phil Day" wrote:

Hi Matt,

A quick question for you.

I’ve been religiously following the plan since Monday and I am totally hooked. It is great – and truly understanding WHY I am doing what I am doing is the difference for me.

I’m not obese, just carrying an extra stone after injuring my knee last (rugby) season and struggling post-op.

So, the question – is it normal to have a rapid weight loss in the first few days? I invested in good quality scales, calibrated them and check my weight on the same hard surface every morning but I seem to have lost 5llbs already.

As I say, I’m following the plan religiously…

Rgds,
Phil

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On 15 Apr 2011, at 21:26, "Gavin Allinson"  wrote:

Hi Phil

What you are reporting is about par for the course for anyone over around the 16 st mark.

What has happened is that you have depleted your glycogen stores by depleting  your carbs. Glycogen requires water to keep it retained in the muscle and liver. If you ate a lot of carbs for a couple of days you will probably increase by 3 of the 5 lbs. You have probably lost a couple of pounds of fat.

Normally people will lose 7-10 lbs of fat in 2 weeks. So stay excited and keep burning fat!

Gavin

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On 15 Apr 2011, at 21:38, "Phil Day" wrote:

Thanks for the feedback- I'm 15st and 6ft, but am keen to get down below 14.

I've never needed to diet before but the difference with this is education- knowledge really is power.

Anyway – off for my bike ride now!

One last question- gin and tonic, yes or no-no?

Rgds,
Phil
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From: Gavin Allinson
Sent: 16 April 2011 06:30
To: Phil Day

Wait till you've done your first 2 week intensive. Slim line tonic preferable.

As an alcoholic drink it is one of the better ones.

Gavin Allinson
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On 22 Apr 2011, at 08:04, "Phil Day"  wrote:

Hi Gavin,

I’ve followed the plan religiously and after 11 days, I’ve reached the target – but I’m below the “floor” green line.

I’m doing nothing more or less than I did on day 1 so I’m not sure what to do – should I carry on?

I’d still like to shift some more weight.

Rgds,

Phil

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On 22 Apr 2011, at 10:27, "Gavin Allinson"  wrote:

Keep going if you still need to lose weight.

Great results.

Gavin Allinson

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