Hello!

welcome crazykeya!!! glad to see you here!!! you are doing great!!!

to answer your questions, yes it is normal to lose a lot on induction. don't be scared, it's mostly waterweight, or so called 'false fat', water trapped in your cellulite and intestines. it will slow down eventually. remember to drink at least a gallon of water per day, to keep yourself well hydrated.

you do need to weighlift and do some toning/stretching exercises in order to control the flab and keep your skin in top condition (elastic and healthy). if you do not have much to lose, it is not as critical as in heavier people, but you need to strengthen your bones and tighten your muscles anyways, or your body will be looking fatter than it actually is (larger size).


you can take your garlic pills, or normal garlic, but not for cholesterol, for it will be within the normal range anyways. remember to have plenty of healthy oils in your diet, they are the building blocks for good hormones and cholesterol (most cholesterol is produced by the body and doesn't come from the diet). these are: olive oil, omega-3 oils in omega-3 eggs and flax oil/flaxseeds/flaxmeal, fish, such as tuna and salmon and sardines.

best wishes on your weight loss adventure and maintenance!

hugs
Mila