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Pounds

ja20102004
ja20102004 Posts: 349 Member
edited November 2024 in Getting Started
I know some people have current amount of pounds. How many is a decent amount?

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  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    Don't understand the question.
  • ja20102004
    ja20102004 Posts: 349 Member
    What is recommended amount to lose in a month?
  • L1zardQueen
    L1zardQueen Posts: 8,753 Member
    What is your starting weight, height and goal weight?
  • seska422
    seska422 Posts: 3,217 Member
    edited April 2017
    A decent amount is lost when you create a calorie deficit that isn't too large for you to handle comfortably. Be careful that you don't try to lose so fast that you get overwhelmed and give up.

    I started MFP at about 285 pounds and lost about 1.5 pounds per week at that point. I'm getting close to my goal so I'm losing about 0.5 pounds per week on average.

    Weight loss isn't linear so you won't lose the same amount week after week. Look at your weight trend over the months.
  • winchestertardisrider
    winchestertardisrider Posts: 21 Member
    1-1.5 pounds per week is a realistic start.
  • ja20102004
    ja20102004 Posts: 349 Member
    Ok thanks my starting weight is 180, 5 ft, would like to get to 120 lbs
  • LINIA
    LINIA Posts: 1,159 Member
    @ja20102004

    120 is realisitic for you at 5'0"......i'm 5'1" and weight about 120, good luck. Losing the extra weight is sure to lead to better health.
    What is your plan for exercise?
  • ja20102004
    ja20102004 Posts: 349 Member
    Walking, yoga. I cut out pop.
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