Why is weight loss quick at the start?
During the first few weeks of losing weight, a rapid drop is typical. In part, this is because when you initially cut calories, the body gets needed energy by releasing its stores of glycogen. Glycogen is a type of carbohydrate found in the muscles and the liver. Glycogen is partly made of water.
Do you lose more weight at first?
If you’re trying to reach a goal weight and you start a new diet plan, odds are good that you’ll lose weight faster at the beginning than you will near the end. There are a variety of factors involved in why, ranging from your starting weight and fitness level to how closely you adhere to your diet.
Does weight come off slowly at first?
The bottom line
You tend to lose the most weight and notice the most significant physical changes during the first stage of weight loss. During the second stage of weight loss, you lose weight at a slower pace, but the weight you lose comes primarily from fat rather than stored carbs, protein, and water.
