Welcome Krissy!

Honestly, I would not expect that high of weight loss all the time.

I lost 8 pounds in my first 1.5 weeks I think. Then it was like 1 pound the following week. Now that my body has adjusted I loose 1-3 pounds on average with a rare exception of 4.5 pounds on week.

I know its hard not to want it soon and quick. But I would say anywhere from .5% - 1% a month of body mass is a good goal.

that would be 1.25-2.5 pounds a week.

To make it permanent, you need to really think of this as an eating adjustment. So you are able to maintain it and not have a continuing yoyo effect.

Journaling what you ate with measurements, so you know what food works for you.

I would keep doing what you are doing.