How to lose 2 pounds per week?

Pattsy1979

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!

Me too I didn't know that either. I have only 10 lbs to lose to achieve my goal and I wanted to target 2lbs per week. ( lost 8lbs already on 3rd week however 1st week was mainly water retention. ) I lost 3 this week which I was surprised about but really pleased as I did step up yh

kylasantucci

Every ones body is different. With the Dr Phil 20 20 diet I'm losing 2 pounds a week was at 190 now 180. And I'm very healthy however my calorie intake is 1200. With 30 min a day at least of dancing. But a pound would be good anuf for me. Take a picture of your self every week trust me you will see the difference.