Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What to do if i started exercising and lost 5 pounds in a week, is it bad?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Fluid losses: It is very difficult to truly lose 5 lbs. In a week. To do so, you would require a 17, 500 calorie deficit (3, 500/pound). Most likely you were retaining fluid and now have lost that excess, or are now in somewhat of a dehydrated state. Losing one pound each week is realistic and safe.
Answered 2/27/2014
4.9k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Im very worried. My serum creatinine was .96mg/dl 3yrs ago. Now its 1.09. Is it bad?Im exercising for1 week 2 days before my test. Male 22y/0. 70 kgs
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I'm eating 5 whole eggs per day , and exercising 6 days a week , and taking whey protien , is it too much cholesterol or is a bad habit ?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I am exercising at leas five times per week , I eat fruit, vegetable I don't eat red meat, always a=eating at home but I cant lose wait?
3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
I'm five weeks post partum vaginal delivery, want to start exercise. Had very active pregnancy. Would it be ok to start exercising slowly?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Started exercising regularly almos 2 weeks ago and watching diet. Bp avg is still 138/85. Usually i had perfect blood pressure. Good, bad, suggestions?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I'm fifteen and five foot eight and I swim competitively. Is it bad for me to weigh 150 pounds? Am I over weight?
What could I do to drop 2 pounds a week by exercising and eating carefully (and anything else)?
I'm eating right and exercising 5x a week for 30-45 minutes but haven't lost a single pound. Been like this for 7 weeks. What's going on?
If I am exercising daily and have a good diet going, will it hurt me if I have one bad thing to eat probably per week? (A burger, steak, slice of pizza, etc.?
I'm a wrestler and i need to lose 10 pounds in two weeks. I am exercising for 2 hours everyday and eating right. How come i'm not losing anything.
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
