Losing Weight: Week 1

So far, the progress is much more rapid than I expected. I lost 7 pounds in 8 days, almost 1 pound per day. This, of course, seems to be contradicting the theory that 1 pound is equivalent to 3500 calories: it is highly unlikely that I spend 4500 calories per day.

What could be the explanations? Maybe the theory is wrong. Or maybe I have a highly unusual metabolism. Or maybe (and most likely) this is a fluke and my weight loss will slow down and average to a more reasonable amount.

I am going to wait one more week, and if it is still that fast, I'll start to increase my daily calorie budget. Which will be a pity, because I have no problems maintaining 1000 calories per day, and I like losing weight fast :)