New to Cutting Is Rapid Weight Loss a Bad Sign?

[JosephW]

Dropped about 4 lbs in my first week on a deficit. Feels fast and I don’t want to sacrifice muscle. How do you tell when a cut is getting too aggressive?

[ChrissHL3]

First week is usually a lot of water weight. Don’t panic unless it keeps dropping that fast.

[Diesel$59]

If strength is holding and workouts feel decent, you’re probably fine for now.

[JosephW]

That makes sense. Lifts are mostly the same so far, just feeling a bit flat.

[Brox88]

Watch weekly averages, not just one week. 0.5–1 lb per week after the first couple weeks is more realistic.

[Robert Davis]

If you’re constantly tired, irritable, or losing pumps, that’s usually a sign the deficit’s too aggressive.

[JosephW]

Appreciate that. I’ll give it another week and see how things settle.

[Barry-65]

Make sure protein is high and you’re not cutting carbs too hard around training.

[NickLDX4]

Scale weight lies sometimes. Progress pics and strength trends tell the real story.