Question about rapid weightloss with IE.

I'm a 5'1 female. On December 25th I weighed 118 pounds. Today on January 25th, I weighed 112 pounds. I've restarted IF since 12/25 and my question is this: Is this 6 pound weight loss in one month normal for someone my height? The only other thing I've done differently is I stopped drinking alcohol. What I believed was that sometimes rapid weight loss is normal but only if you're starting weight is on the heavier side. Idk, any thoughts?

Answer

I’m heavier than you, but I saw very similar things when I cut out alcohol (I drank a lot daily). I initially saw a pretty dramatic weight loss fairly quickly because my body wasn’t trying to use the empty alcohol calories first and store the excess calories from foods. Alcohol can also stop your body from breaking down fat because it’s busy trying to fight the poison first. I started drinking a ton more water and it regulated itself.

I wouldn’t be very concerned unless it continues on at that rate. Your body should start to stabilize it’s weight loss soon.