How I can loss more than 2 pounds per week?

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  • zdyb23456
    zdyb23456 Posts: 1,706 Member
    I think my record is 32k steps - we spent almost the entire day walking around DC. I was exhausted by the end of the day!
  • Annahbananas
    Annahbananas Posts: 284 Member
    zdyb23456 wrote: »
    I think my record is 32k steps - we spent almost the entire day walking around DC. I was exhausted by the end of the day!

    Not saying it was a good idea lol. I pretty much couldn't really do anything on a treadmill the next day. Hence why I did it only once. My average steps per day is 20k on days I workout. About 10k on other days
  • Psychgrrl
    Psychgrrl Posts: 3,177 Member
    I would only get about 1475 calories for that many steps. From my BodyMedia armband, and now my Garmin, I earn about 25 calories for every 1000 steps. Seems correct for me as I'm in maintenance and I'm maintaining using this info. I'm 5'3 and 120.
  • EvgeniZyntx
    EvgeniZyntx Posts: 24,208 Member
    edited June 2016
    Annahbananas wrote: »
    zdyb23456 wrote: »
    I think my record is 32k steps - we spent almost the entire day walking around DC. I was exhausted by the end of the day!

    Not saying it was a good idea lol. I pretty much couldn't really do anything on a treadmill the next day. Hence why I did it only once. My average steps per day is 20k on days I workout. About 10k on other days

    So basically, it isn't relevant to the thread.

    OP, generally not a good idea to attempt very rapid weight loss unless driven by medical issues.
  • suzie1680
    suzie1680 Posts: 1 Member
    Hello everyone, I'm new MFP and just finding my way round.
    I think by sticking to a sensible eating plan, exercising and keeping yourself hydrated can all aid in a sensible weight loss of 2lbs a week. I have a friend who is using the slimming world plan and she does not exercise, hates it but loves her food, hence she is low dieting. She has lost 2-3lbs every week and her portions are huge!. I guess we have to find the most suitable plan for us. None of us woke up one day and was like, "wow I put on weight overnight"; It built up over a period of time.
    I personally don't think "quick fix" diets work as there's a high chance your put it back on and some as it's not always sustainable, sticking to a extreme regime.
    I think the best way is to enjoy the weight loss journey, having the odd treat and learning to love your body and embrace the new you, as you change.
  • debrag12
    debrag12 Posts: 1,071 Member
    edited June 2016
    Annahbananas wrote: »
    Oh....and burning 2000 calories can be done as shown in a screenshot of my Fitbit information...this was taken last week...one day. Remember, everyone is different and not everyone has the same exercise routine a06dxogqecjn.png

    I'd love to see you do that everyday!

    Here's one of my days

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    If you add that to the next day I'd walked 56 miles in a 24hr period. Oh to do that every day.
  • CattOfTheGarage
    CattOfTheGarage Posts: 2,745 Member
    Annahbananas wrote: »
    Totally not true. You can't say 1200 calories per day is not appropriate for EVERYone. Unless you meant not everyone should do a 1200 calorie a day and it's up to you and your doctor.

    What? That IS what it means. "1200 is not appropriate for everyone" means it's appropriate for some people and not others. You seem to have read it as "1200 is not appropriate for anyone" which has a totally different meaning.
  • PaulaWallaDingDong
    PaulaWallaDingDong Posts: 4,645 Member
    CattOfTheGarage wrote: »
    Annahbananas wrote: »
    Totally not true. You can't say 1200 calories per day is not appropriate for EVERYone. Unless you meant not everyone should do a 1200 calorie a day and it's up to you and your doctor.

    What? That IS what it means. "1200 is not appropriate for everyone" means it's appropriate for some people and not others. You seem to have read it as "1200 is not appropriate for anyone" which has a totally different meaning.

    I can't even believe we're even doing this. That (what you're responding to) was way too many words to twist a statement into something it wasn't.
  • plasticlin
    plasticlin Posts: 5 Member
    Yes you can.

    I have lost 2kg in the first 5 days with about 1000cal a day and no exercise.
  • yirara
    yirara Posts: 9,984 Member
    plasticlin wrote: »
    Yes you can.

    I have lost 2kg in the first 5 days with about 1000cal a day and no exercise.

    Water weight loss most likely. If you really lost 2kg of actual body fat in 5 days, then you reduced your calorie intake by 7000x2 = 14000kcal in 5 days, or by 2800kcal by day. Saying you're on 1000kcal per day meant that your maintenance calories are 3800kcal at this moment. Does that sound realistic to you?

    Ok, lets assume you're male, 1.80m. 3800 maintenance calories would put you at around 150kg. If you were an average 1.60 woman, you'd be at around 220kg heavy.

    but the most important part has been ignored in this thread so far: losing weight too fast means a lot of muscles mass is lost next to body fat. That means TO doesn't end up thin and cool looking but skinny fat. If TO is already a bit older she might be at risk of osteoporosis as having a good set of muscles keeps the bones strong. And it's extremely difficult to build up muscles again, especially as a woman from a certain age.
  • Seffell
    Seffell Posts: 2,244 Member
    plasticlin wrote: »
    Yes you can.

    I have lost 2kg in the first 5 days with about 1000cal a day and no exercise.

    @plasticlin
    We all have. This is ONLY the first 5 days and it is water.
  • CattOfTheGarage
    CattOfTheGarage Posts: 2,745 Member
    Yes, I lost 6lb in week 1 this time around. That's water being shed due to carb reduction and almost always happens at the start of any weight loss plan, though it can be masked by water weight gain if you start a new workout routine. It's not fat loss, I'm afraid.

    We're talking about sustained fat loss of over 2lb a week, which is not a good idea unless you're very heavy.
  • Navallez
    Navallez Posts: 433 Member
    When we ask a question here we SOMETIMES do it for one of two reasons..we really want to know and take the majority's suggestion or we just want validation of what we actually have in mind to do already. I am obese I weigh over 300 lbs and do lose lbs a lot more than an average weight person. It's proven by many who actually know because that is why we are here for. I asked my doctor how many calories he thought I should average a day and it was pretty close to what MFP is recommending. Best thing is to ask your doctor because like most people here are saying it's not the same for everyone.
  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
    plasticlin wrote: »
    Yes you can.

    I have lost 2kg in the first 5 days with about 1000cal a day and no exercise.

    Lolz. No.
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