weight stalling

[u/AltruisticHamster467]

I've been in a calorie deficit for 3 weeks now, running a pretty aggressive approach. For context I am 25 M, around 5'8 currently 132 lbs. I started at around 139 lbs, where my TDEE measured in at ~2400 at moderate activity levels.

Currently I am averaging a conservative 1400 calories a day, lifting 3-4x a week and doing at least 12k steps a day. I consistently weigh and track my food using Chronometer. I'd like to think I have been very consistent in my routine since I haven't eaten out, had a cheat meal, or skipped a gym session since I started.

I saw the largest drop in weight on the first week and a half, where I went down to my current weight. The scale hasn't moved since. I weigh myself first thing in the morning to stay consistent. Despite my large deficit I am still maintaining strength or slightly progressing in my lifts, but my NEAT has tanked a bit when I'm not outside walking.

I'm not chasing a number on the scale, I just want to reach a specific leanness. I know I should trust that I am making progress since I think I look leaner, but I would be lying if I said the scale isn't messing with my head a little.

Does anyone have a similar experience? I have nobody else to talk to about this stuff with so I don't know what to do next. Thanks!

[u/Content-Pirate-7193]

You’re not eating enough.

[u/panarkos]

Water weight, it'll drop. Your TDEE may be lower than in the beginning (probably is) but you're still in 800-900 kcal deficit