How much should I lose per week if I only have 20 pounds left?

May33338

I've read that I shouldn't try to lose 2 pounds per week if my weight is only 20 pounds away from my goal weight, but am not entirely sure if I should aim for a pound a week or....more....less?

Info: I currently weight 120 and want to go down to 100. I'm really short.

Sued0nim

0.5-1lb

biscuitnow

The last 10-20 pounds can make for a slow and frustrating project, but in my experience, losing them more quickly often means putting them back on fairly quickly too. I'd go for 0.5-1 lb too.

runningalice

Im with the others 1-0.5 lb depending on how you feel

crb426

I would slowly lower it. 1 pound per week, and then when you have 10 to lose, .5 per week. Ease your way into maintenance.