Can't Figure Out if My Weight Loss is Normal

36M / 5'9" / 163 LBS. / NO HEALTH CONDITIONS

I was intentionally losing weight for some months. Starting in March this year I went from 190 lbs. and got down to 170 lbs. by August. Six months to lose 20 lbs. was healthy and I was happy about it. At this point I was at a plateau and I didn't really care.

Then I had a particularly stressful work week in September and woosh I lost 4 lbs. I knew my stress level was up that week and my eating wasn't great, so I didn't really overthink it. I thought I'd gain the weight back but I didn't and my new weight was 166 lbs. That weight stayed there for a month which I verified at a doctor office weight in.

Since then though seemingly I broke out of that new month long plateau. I've lost another 4-5 lbs. in about 3 weeks. How I'm not sure which is why I'm concerned. Maybe I'm not eating enough? Maybe it's stress again? My paranoia is up there and I'm suddenly constantly weighing myself freaking out over all the fluctuations.

My strength at the gym is up not down, and I know muscle burns fat the more you have so maybe I'm just in a phase where my body is trying to accommodate the extra strength and muscle. That sounds logical to me.

Anyways, just venting and looking for support. I do have an appointment with my GP next Friday just to be safe.

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