How to lose 2 pounds per week?

maidengirl_

Hi all,

I started my weight loss journey over a month ago. So far, I have lost 6 pounds (42 more to go). I have reduced my calorie intake to 1500 calories with at least 30 minutes to an hour of physical activity (workout dvds, walking, treadmill, weight training) and I still am only losing 1.2-1.7 pounds per week. I can't seem to get over the 1 pound threshold and consistently lose 2 pounds a week to see results. Is there anything I can do to maximize results? This week, I am reducing my calorie intake to 1422 (current weight 183) to see if I see results. Any tips would be helpful.

srv524

1.2-1.7 is a healthy range. Anything more than that is generally unhealthy (unless you have over 100 lbs to lose). I lost 30 lbs and I was losing about 1.5/wk.

juggernaut1974

With only 42 lbs to go, a pound a week is a perfectly reasonable and healthy rate of weight loss. A 2 lbs per week rate would likely leave you undernourished.

strong_curves

Why the rush?

jemhh

maidengirl_ wrote: »

Hi all,

I started my weight loss journey about a month ago. So far, I have lost 6 pounds (42 more to go). I have reduced my calorie intake to 1500 calories with at least 30 minutes to an hour of physically activity (workout dvds, walking, treadmill, weight training) and I still am only losing 1.2-1.7 pounds per week. I can't seem to get over the 1 pound threshold and consistently lose 2 pounds a week to see results. Is there anything I can do to maximize results? This week, I am reducing my calorie intake to 1422 (current weight 183) to see if I see results. Any tips would be helpful.

You're not heavy enough to maintain a 2 lb per week loss rate. Stop thinking that "losing 1-2 pounds per week is safe" means "everybody can lose 2 pounds per week." It simply isn't true.

xcalygrl

So, the 2 pounds per week weight loss is only recommended for those who have 75 pounds or more to lose.

With only needing to lose a total of 58 pounds (the 6 you've lost, plus the 42 you still have to lose), you're better off aiming to lose 1 to 1.5 pounds a week. You'd have to cut your calories drastically or exercise like crazy to create the deficit to be able to lose 2 pounds a week (outside of water weight losses).

Edit: to fix my spelling goof.

maidengirl_

strong_curves wrote: »

Why the rush?

I am seeing the results on the scale but physically, I am not seeing results.

cwolfman13

maidengirl_ wrote: »

Hi all,

I started my weight loss journey over a month ago. So far, I have lost 6 pounds (42 more to go). I have reduced my calorie intake to 1500 calories with at least 30 minutes to an hour of physical activity (workout dvds, walking, treadmill, weight training) and I still am only losing 1.2-1.7 pounds per week. I can't seem to get over the 1 pound threshold and consistently lose 2 pounds a week to see results. Is there anything I can do to maximize results? This week, I am reducing my calorie intake to 1422 (current weight 183) to see if I see results. Any tips would be helpful.

That's a perfectly good range for the amount of weight you have to lose...you're not heavy enough to consistently hit a 2 Lb per week mark...it doesn't sound like a lot, but it's very aggressive and actually quite a bit....

Here's a visual for you and other lurkers with unrealistic expectations...

maidengirl_

xcalygrl wrote: »

So, the 2 pounds per week weight loss is only recommended for those who have 75 pounds or more to lose.

With only needing to lose a total of 58 pounds (the 6 you've lost, plus the 42 you still have to lose), you're better off aiming to lose 1 to 1.5 pounds a week. You'd have to cut your calories drastically or exercise like crazy to create the deficit to be able to lose 2 pounds a week (outside of water weight losses).

Edit: to fix my spelling goof.

Really? I didn't know that. So my weight loss is spot on then?? I just thought I wasn't being active enough. I wasn't expecting the biggest loser numbers because I know those numbers aren't accurate but I thought 2 pounds per week was attainable even at my current weight. I appreciate the feedback!

xcalygrl

maidengirl_ wrote: »

strong_curves wrote: »

Why the rush?

I am seeing the results on the scale but physically, I am not seeing results.

It takes a while for your eyes to catch up. It takes about 15 pounds (sometimes more, sometimes less) before you can realize a difference in yourself. Just keep going along and the physical changes will happen.

Nice2BFitAgain

maidengirl_ wrote: »

strong_curves wrote: »

Why the rush?

I am seeing the results on the scale but physically, I am not seeing results.

If you need to SEE results then you need to measure your body as well as weight, most of the time you don't see drastic differences until you lose 10+ pounds. Keep on doing what your are doing. Don't cut your calories until you HAVE to, when weight loss slows or stops.

kshama2001

maidengirl_ wrote: »

xcalygrl wrote: »

So, the 2 pounds per week weight loss is only recommended for those who have 75 pounds or more to lose.

With only needing to lose a total of 58 pounds (the 6 you've lost, plus the 42 you still have to lose), you're better off aiming to lose 1 to 1.5 pounds a week. You'd have to cut your calories drastically or exercise like crazy to create the deficit to be able to lose 2 pounds a week (outside of water weight losses).

Edit: to fix my spelling goof.

Really? I didn't know that. So my weight loss is spot on then?? I just thought I wasn't being active enough. I wasn't expecting the biggest loser numbers because I know those numbers aren't accurate but I thought 2 pounds per week was attainable even at my current weight. I appreciate the feedback!

Attainable and attainable in a healthy manner are two different things

cracket806

I think you are doing great I have forth to go and have a hard time getting one per week and I exercise five times a week cardio not counting strength training with around 1200 to 1400 a day. So be happy you are making it.

maidengirl_

Nice2BFitAgain wrote: »

maidengirl_ wrote: »

strong_curves wrote: »

Why the rush?

I am seeing the results on the scale but physically, I am not seeing results.

If you need to SEE results then you need to measure your body as well as weight, most of the time you don't see drastic differences until you lose 10+ pounds. Keep on doing what your are doing. Don't cut your calories until you HAVE to, when weight loss slows or stops.

I have taken body measurements as well. I will remeasure 30 days from the date of those initial measurements to see the difference. As for cutting calories, I have been changing my calorie goal for every week of weight loss. Not sure if this is normal to do. Like if, I lose 1.2 pounds or so, I change my goal to match my current weight for that week. I'm new to weight loss.

parfia

xcalygrl wrote: »

So, the 2 pounds per week weight loss is only recommended for those who have 75 pounds or more to lose.

With only needing to lose a total of 58 pounds (the 6 you've lost, plus the 42 you still have to lose), you're better off aiming to lose 1 to 1.5 pounds a week. You'd have to cut your calories drastically or exercise like crazy to create the deficit to be able to lose 2 pounds a week (outside of water weight losses).

Edit: to fix my spelling goof.

Hijacking a little bit here - does that mean that as you get closer to your goal, you should decrease your lbs per week. I started off with 110 lbs to lose and have 68 more to go, should I still aim at 2lbs per week even though I've got less than 75 to lose now?

Sorry, just wondering

juggernaut1974

parfia wrote: »

xcalygrl wrote: »

So, the 2 pounds per week weight loss is only recommended for those who have 75 pounds or more to lose.

With only needing to lose a total of 58 pounds (the 6 you've lost, plus the 42 you still have to lose), you're better off aiming to lose 1 to 1.5 pounds a week. You'd have to cut your calories drastically or exercise like crazy to create the deficit to be able to lose 2 pounds a week (outside of water weight losses).

Edit: to fix my spelling goof.

Hijacking a little bit here - does that mean that as you get closer to your goal, you should decrease your lbs per week. I started off with 110 lbs to lose and have 68 more to go, should I still aim at 2lbs per week even though I've got less than 75 to lose now?

Sorry, just wondering

Yes.

A good rule of thumb is:
75+ lbs to lose: 2 lbs per week
50-75 lbs to lose: 1.5 lbs per week
20-50 lbs to lose: 1 lb per week
< 20 lbs to lose: < 1 lb per week

Note that those are 'average' pounds per week. Don't get discouraged or think that exactly that will happen every week. For example, a 6 week period for an average 1 lb per week loss, more likely than not looks something like this:

week 1: -3 lbs
week 2: 0 lbs
week 3: - 1lb
week 4: + 2 lbs
week 5: -3 lbs
week 6: -1 lb

maidengirl_

juggernaut1974 wrote: »

parfia wrote: »

xcalygrl wrote: »

So, the 2 pounds per week weight loss is only recommended for those who have 75 pounds or more to lose.

With only needing to lose a total of 58 pounds (the 6 you've lost, plus the 42 you still have to lose), you're better off aiming to lose 1 to 1.5 pounds a week. You'd have to cut your calories drastically or exercise like crazy to create the deficit to be able to lose 2 pounds a week (outside of water weight losses).

Edit: to fix my spelling goof.

Hijacking a little bit here - does that mean that as you get closer to your goal, you should decrease your lbs per week. I started off with 110 lbs to lose and have 68 more to go, should I still aim at 2lbs per week even though I've got less than 75 to lose now?

Sorry, just wondering

Yes.

A good rule of thumb is:
75+ lbs to lose: 2 lbs per week
50-75 lbs to lose: 1.5 lbs per week
20-50 lbs to lose: 1 lb per week
< 20 lbs to lose: < 1 lb per week

Simple and awesome! Thank you!

HutchA12

maidengirl_ wrote: »

strong_curves wrote: »

Why the rush?

I am seeing the results on the scale but physically, I am not seeing results.

The are 2 kinds of fat viseral around your organs/muscles and subconscious under your skin. Viseral fat is dangerous and while losing it will have a smaller impact in physical change. If you are losing weight but doesn't seem physically noticeable just remember it's still better for you.

cerise_noir

jemhh wrote: »

maidengirl_ wrote: »

Hi all,

I started my weight loss journey about a month ago. So far, I have lost 6 pounds (42 more to go). I have reduced my calorie intake to 1500 calories with at least 30 minutes to an hour of physically activity (workout dvds, walking, treadmill, weight training) and I still am only losing 1.2-1.7 pounds per week. I can't seem to get over the 1 pound threshold and consistently lose 2 pounds a week to see results. Is there anything I can do to maximize results? This week, I am reducing my calorie intake to 1422 (current weight 183) to see if I see results. Any tips would be helpful.

You're not heavy enough to maintain a 2 lb per week loss rate. Stop thinking that "losing 1-2 pounds per week is safe" means "everybody can lose 2 pounds per week." It simply isn't true.

Exactly. I currently have around 50lbs to lose and am losing at a rate of 1lb per week. The less weight one has to lose, the less they should lose per week.

brittaney10811

juggernaut1974 wrote: »

parfia wrote: »

xcalygrl wrote: »

So, the 2 pounds per week weight loss is only recommended for those who have 75 pounds or more to lose.

With only needing to lose a total of 58 pounds (the 6 you've lost, plus the 42 you still have to lose), you're better off aiming to lose 1 to 1.5 pounds a week. You'd have to cut your calories drastically or exercise like crazy to create the deficit to be able to lose 2 pounds a week (outside of water weight losses).

Edit: to fix my spelling goof.

Hijacking a little bit here - does that mean that as you get closer to your goal, you should decrease your lbs per week. I started off with 110 lbs to lose and have 68 more to go, should I still aim at 2lbs per week even though I've got less than 75 to lose now?

Sorry, just wondering

Yes.

A good rule of thumb is:
75+ lbs to lose: 2 lbs per week
50-75 lbs to lose: 1.5 lbs per week
20-50 lbs to lose: 1 lb per week
< 20 lbs to lose: < 1 lb per week

Note that those are 'average' pounds per week. Don't get discouraged or think that exactly that will happen every week. For example, a 6 week period for an average 1 lb per week loss, more likely than not looks something like this:

week 1: -3 lbs
week 2: 0 lbs
week 3: - 1lb
week 4: + 2 lbs
week 5: -3 lbs
week 6: -1 lb

Oh how true this is!! Well put

LHWhite903

So, I should be losing at a rate of 1/2 to 1 lb per week? I'm on the right track, then!

brb_2013

maidengirl_ wrote: »

strong_curves wrote: »

Why the rush?

I am seeing the results on the scale but physically, I am not seeing results.

Yet.

You're not not seeing the results yet. Patience.

HanamiDango

Another quick hijack on this, I have been wondering with these guidelines/rule of thumb ""75+ lbs to lose: 2 lbs per week; 50-75 lbs to lose: 1.5 lbs per week; 20-50 lbs to lose: 1 lb per week; < 20 lbs to lose: < 1 lb per week"
What if a person wants to lose 20lbs but they could still lose another 10lbs (or even more) on top of that and still be healthy? Do they follow the >1lb/wk, or 1lb a week idea? Sorry for the odd question, I just kind of wonder since sometimes we have mini-goals set, or even have more weight to lose than we realize?

maidengirl_ wrote: »
I have taken body measurements as well. I will remeasure 30 days from the date of those initial measurements to see the difference. As for cutting calories, I have been changing my calorie goal for every week of weight loss. Not sure if this is normal to do. Like if, I lose 1.2 pounds or so, I change my goal to match my current weight for that week. I'm new to weight loss.

Weight loss really is not linear, at all. I have lost a bit over 100lbs, and within the last 20-30lbs, there are days I sometimes still don't see any lose. I have been at my current weight for around a year at that, so I know my mind is playing tricks on me.
Measurements have help me see the results, along with the scale, and photos. The general rule on changing your calorie intake with weigh lost is every 5-10lbs, (not 100% sure) so you don't have to do it weekly.

jemhh

HanamiDango wrote: »

Another quick hijack on this, I have been wondering with these guidelines/rule of thumb ""75+ lbs to lose: 2 lbs per week; 50-75 lbs to lose: 1.5 lbs per week; 20-50 lbs to lose: 1 lb per week; < 20 lbs to lose: < 1 lb per week"
What if a person wants to lose 20lbs but they could still lose another 10lbs (or even more) on top of that and still be healthy? Do they follow the >1lb/wk, or 1lb a week idea? Sorry for the odd question, I just kind of wonder since sometimes we have mini-goals set, or even have more weight to lose than we realize?

maidengirl_ wrote: »
I have taken body measurements as well. I will remeasure 30 days from the date of those initial measurements to see the difference. As for cutting calories, I have been changing my calorie goal for every week of weight loss. Not sure if this is normal to do. Like if, I lose 1.2 pounds or so, I change my goal to match my current weight for that week. I'm new to weight loss.

Weight loss really is not linear, at all. I have lost a bit over 100lbs, and within the last 20-30lbs, there are days I sometimes still don't see any lose. I have been at my current weight for around a year at that, so I know my mind is playing tricks on me.
Measurements have help me see the results, along with the scale, and photos. The general rule on changing your calorie intake with weigh lost is every 5-10lbs, (not 100% sure) so you don't have to do it weekly.

Yeah, I don't really agree with the oft-posted guidelines/rules of thumb. I'm currently 153, aiming at 137, so 16 pounds to goal. I have my deficit set for a pound a week. I intend to keep it there until I'd have to eat less than 1500 calories per day (eat, not net) to lose. At that point I'll lessen my deficit, as I'm not willing to eat less than 1500 for more than a few days straight.

I also disagree with the top side of the guidelines/rules of thumb, as I believe that even with 75 pounds to lose, most women should set their deficit to 1 pound a week. But in reality, that chart is something that somebody made up as a suggestion. I've never seen any kind of scientific basis for it, just as there's no scientific basis for my own rules of thumb, which are based on my observations and personal experience.

StaciMarie1974

It becomes a math equation. A body burns energy based on its height, weight, age, gender and activity level/exercise. In general women burn less than men, bigger burn more than smaller, younger burn more than older.

Depending on your gender/age/size and how much you move in a day, it may not be realistic to burn enough create a 1000/day deficit (needed for 2 pounds per week) and still be able to eat enough for proper nutrition and to fuel your activity.

acarpenter6

jemhh wrote: »

HanamiDango wrote: »

Another quick hijack on this, I have been wondering with these guidelines/rule of thumb ""75+ lbs to lose: 2 lbs per week; 50-75 lbs to lose: 1.5 lbs per week; 20-50 lbs to lose: 1 lb per week; < 20 lbs to lose: < 1 lb per week"
What if a person wants to lose 20lbs but they could still lose another 10lbs (or even more) on top of that and still be healthy? Do they follow the >1lb/wk, or 1lb a week idea? Sorry for the odd question, I just kind of wonder since sometimes we have mini-goals set, or even have more weight to lose than we realize?

maidengirl_ wrote: »
I have taken body measurements as well. I will remeasure 30 days from the date of those initial measurements to see the difference. As for cutting calories, I have been changing my calorie goal for every week of weight loss. Not sure if this is normal to do. Like if, I lose 1.2 pounds or so, I change my goal to match my current weight for that week. I'm new to weight loss.

Weight loss really is not linear, at all. I have lost a bit over 100lbs, and within the last 20-30lbs, there are days I sometimes still don't see any lose. I have been at my current weight for around a year at that, so I know my mind is playing tricks on me.
Measurements have help me see the results, along with the scale, and photos. The general rule on changing your calorie intake with weigh lost is every 5-10lbs, (not 100% sure) so you don't have to do it weekly.

Yeah, I don't really agree with the oft-posted guidelines/rules of thumb. I'm currently 153, aiming at 137, so 16 pounds to goal. I have my deficit set for a pound a week. I intend to keep it there until I'd have to eat less than 1500 calories per day (eat, not net) to lose. At that point I'll lessen my deficit, as I'm not willing to eat less than 1500 for more than a few days straight.

I also disagree with the top side of the guidelines/rules of thumb, as I believe that even with 75 pounds to lose, most women should set their deficit to 1 pound a week. But in reality, that chart is something that somebody made up as a suggestion. I've never seen any kind of scientific basis for it, just as there's no scientific basis for my own rules of thumb, which are based on my observations and personal experience.

I'm also 153 and aiming for 137 (:

juggernaut1974

jemhh wrote: »

HanamiDango wrote: »

Another quick hijack on this, I have been wondering with these guidelines/rule of thumb ""75+ lbs to lose: 2 lbs per week; 50-75 lbs to lose: 1.5 lbs per week; 20-50 lbs to lose: 1 lb per week; < 20 lbs to lose: < 1 lb per week"
What if a person wants to lose 20lbs but they could still lose another 10lbs (or even more) on top of that and still be healthy? Do they follow the >1lb/wk, or 1lb a week idea? Sorry for the odd question, I just kind of wonder since sometimes we have mini-goals set, or even have more weight to lose than we realize?

maidengirl_ wrote: »
I have taken body measurements as well. I will remeasure 30 days from the date of those initial measurements to see the difference. As for cutting calories, I have been changing my calorie goal for every week of weight loss. Not sure if this is normal to do. Like if, I lose 1.2 pounds or so, I change my goal to match my current weight for that week. I'm new to weight loss.

Weight loss really is not linear, at all. I have lost a bit over 100lbs, and within the last 20-30lbs, there are days I sometimes still don't see any lose. I have been at my current weight for around a year at that, so I know my mind is playing tricks on me.
Measurements have help me see the results, along with the scale, and photos. The general rule on changing your calorie intake with weigh lost is every 5-10lbs, (not 100% sure) so you don't have to do it weekly.

Yeah, I don't really agree with the oft-posted guidelines/rules of thumb. I'm currently 153, aiming at 137, so 16 pounds to goal. I have my deficit set for a pound a week. I intend to keep it there until I'd have to eat less than 1500 calories per day (eat, not net) to lose. At that point I'll lessen my deficit, as I'm not willing to eat less than 1500 for more than a few days straight.

I also disagree with the top side of the guidelines/rules of thumb, as I believe that even with 75 pounds to lose, most women should set their deficit to 1 pound a week. But in reality, that chart is something that somebody made up as a suggestion. I've never seen any kind of scientific basis for it, just as there's no scientific basis for my own rules of thumb, which are based on my observations and personal experience.

There is no scientific basis for it...other than generally speaking, the more you have to lose (aka, the more obese you currently are), the larger deficit you can safely create without sacrificing adequate nutrition.

Someone with a TDEE (due to being, say 275 lbs) of 2800 can easily afford a 1000 calorie a day deficit

Someone with a TDEE (due to being, say 190 lbs) of 2000 - not so much. But he/she could afford a 500 calorie deficit.

It's a rule of thumb...not an immutable law.

I tend to agree though, that in many cases it's advisable to set a more conservative goal. Even if you COULD lose 2 lbs per week safely, a goal of 1 lb per week is often going to be more sustainable, and can be mentally/emotionally motivating on the occasions that you 'beat' that goal.

Commander_Keen

maidengirl_ wrote: »

Hi all,

I started my weight loss journey over a month ago. So far, I have lost 6 pounds (42 more to go). I have reduced my calorie intake to 1500 calories with at least 30 minutes to an hour of physical activity (workout dvds, walking, treadmill, weight training) and I still am only losing 1.2-1.7 pounds per week. I can't seem to get over the 1 pound threshold and consistently lose 2 pounds a week to see results. Is there anything I can do to maximize results? This week, I am reducing my calorie intake to 1422 (current weight 183) to see if I see results. Any tips would be helpful.

don't decrease calories,
Increase cardio to 2hrs and see what happens

jemhh

juggernaut1974 wrote: »

jemhh wrote: »

HanamiDango wrote: »

Another quick hijack on this, I have been wondering with these guidelines/rule of thumb ""75+ lbs to lose: 2 lbs per week; 50-75 lbs to lose: 1.5 lbs per week; 20-50 lbs to lose: 1 lb per week; < 20 lbs to lose: < 1 lb per week"
What if a person wants to lose 20lbs but they could still lose another 10lbs (or even more) on top of that and still be healthy? Do they follow the >1lb/wk, or 1lb a week idea? Sorry for the odd question, I just kind of wonder since sometimes we have mini-goals set, or even have more weight to lose than we realize?

maidengirl_ wrote: »
I have taken body measurements as well. I will remeasure 30 days from the date of those initial measurements to see the difference. As for cutting calories, I have been changing my calorie goal for every week of weight loss. Not sure if this is normal to do. Like if, I lose 1.2 pounds or so, I change my goal to match my current weight for that week. I'm new to weight loss.

Weight loss really is not linear, at all. I have lost a bit over 100lbs, and within the last 20-30lbs, there are days I sometimes still don't see any lose. I have been at my current weight for around a year at that, so I know my mind is playing tricks on me.
Measurements have help me see the results, along with the scale, and photos. The general rule on changing your calorie intake with weigh lost is every 5-10lbs, (not 100% sure) so you don't have to do it weekly.

Yeah, I don't really agree with the oft-posted guidelines/rules of thumb. I'm currently 153, aiming at 137, so 16 pounds to goal. I have my deficit set for a pound a week. I intend to keep it there until I'd have to eat less than 1500 calories per day (eat, not net) to lose. At that point I'll lessen my deficit, as I'm not willing to eat less than 1500 for more than a few days straight.

I also disagree with the top side of the guidelines/rules of thumb, as I believe that even with 75 pounds to lose, most women should set their deficit to 1 pound a week. But in reality, that chart is something that somebody made up as a suggestion. I've never seen any kind of scientific basis for it, just as there's no scientific basis for my own rules of thumb, which are based on my observations and personal experience.

There is no scientific basis for it...other than generally speaking, the more you have to lose (aka, the more obese you currently are), the larger deficit you can safely create without sacrificing adequate nutrition.

Someone with a TDEE (due to being, say 275 lbs) of 2800 can easily afford a 1000 calorie a day deficit

Someone with a TDEE (due to being, say 190 lbs) of 2000 - not so much. But he/she could afford a 500 calorie deficit.

It's a rule of thumb...not an immutable law.

I tend to agree though, that in many cases it's advisable to set a more conservative goal. Even if you COULD lose 2 lbs per week safely, a goal of 1 lb per week is often going to be more sustainable, and can be mentally/emotionally motivating on the occasions that you 'beat' that goal.

Oh, I understand all of that. I just think that people post it and post it and post it and I kind of feel like it is this apocryphal list that people think must be adhered to in order to do things "the right way."

Machka9

maidengirl_ wrote: »

Hi all,

I started my weight loss journey over a month ago. So far, I have lost 6 pounds (42 more to go). I have reduced my calorie intake to 1500 calories with at least 30 minutes to an hour of physical activity (workout dvds, walking, treadmill, weight training) and I still am only losing 1.2-1.7 pounds per week. I can't seem to get over the 1 pound threshold and consistently lose 2 pounds a week to see results. Is there anything I can do to maximize results? This week, I am reducing my calorie intake to 1422 (current weight 183) to see if I see results. Any tips would be helpful.

I lost 15 kg in 16 weeks when I first started here. I was overweight, but not obese and I dropped into my normal BMI range.

I did it by setting my calories at 1250 + eating half my exercise calories.

Then I upped my calories to 1350 + half my exercise calories and slowed my loss for the next 10 kg.

I'm easing my way back to that (or maybe 1250 again). This week I'm at 1450 cal ... next week I'll be at 1400 cal ... the week after 1350 cal, etc. I'd like to knock off these last few kg.

Machka9

maidengirl_ wrote: »

strong_curves wrote: »

Why the rush?

I am seeing the results on the scale but physically, I am not seeing results.

That takes a long time. I didn't start to see it until I had lost about 10-12 kg.