Is losing 4 pounds a month realistic?
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maureenkhilde wrote: »paperpudding wrote: »
Anything is possible if you put your mind to it.
The OP was asking what was realistic for her. And she has 25-40 left to lose. Which is incredibly different than someone that has double or more left to lose than she does. So your statement really was low on value. But of course you are entitled to your opinion.
Sorry, but I don't see how its unrealistic. If you want something bad enough, put your mind to it and you can accomplish it. Hard work and dedication pay off regardless of the situation or person.
Considering OPs stats, her TDEE is probably around 2100 calories. To lose 2+ lbs per week, she would need to eat 1000 cals per day. Is that what you think she should do for the next few months?
In general, big guys should not assume that small women can lose weight just like they do. It's not just incorrect, it's dangerous.
OP, I think 4 lbs per month could absolutely be realistic for you right now. Obviously it depends on lots of personal variables, but just doing the math based on your stats it's realistic. Good luck!18 -
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Absolutely, 10 a month is always my goal and i hit it regularly.paperpudding wrote: »That may be your goal and you may hit it regularly - but that is irelevant. You are not OP.
No way is 10lb a month realistic for OP - somewhere between 2 and 4lb is.Anything is possible if you put your mind to it.
Sure, it's possible. A better question is it realistic and healthy. With only 40 pounds to lose, the answer to that question for the OP is NO.8 -
MeganReid1991 wrote: »So I have lost 20 pounds and I have about another 25 to 35 pounds more to lose.
My next goal is to lose 24 pounds by June.
So that would be about 4 pounds a month.
I think that 1 pound a week is pretty reasonable but I also know that once you get closer to your goal weight that weight loss will slow. Do you think that this a realistic next goal.
Also not sure if it matters but It took me 6 months to lose this 20 pounds but 1 of those months was really hard on me and I didn’t track.
I don't see an issue with 1 lb a week, but do pay attention to things like concentration levels, energy levels, etc. I can see both sides of the arguement fof slowing it down versus getting the weight off.
Ultimately my goal will be to learn the habits I need for maintenance. Which will involve things like reducing reliance on logging (if I can), increased activity, and will likely involve slower loss towards the end.2 -
paperpudding wrote: »
Anything is possible if you put your mind to it.
There's possible, and then there's stupid.20 -
maureenkhilde wrote: »paperpudding wrote: »
Anything is possible if you put your mind to it.
The OP was asking what was realistic for her. And she has 25-40 left to lose. Which is incredibly different than someone that has double or more left to lose than she does. So your statement really was low on value. But of course you are entitled to your opinion.
Sorry, but I don't see how its unrealistic. If you want something bad enough, put your mind to it and you can accomplish it. Hard work and dedication pay off regardless of the situation or person.
I'm an average height 5'11" male.
If I weigh 500 pounds, 10 pounds per month is realistic and easily attainable.
If I weigh 250 pounds, 10 pounds per month is realistic and probably takes some work.
If I weigh 170 pounds, 10 pounds per month is dangerous.
Now do you see now why context matters?16 -
maureenkhilde wrote: »paperpudding wrote: »
Anything is possible if you put your mind to it.
The OP was asking what was realistic for her. And she has 25-40 left to lose. Which is incredibly different than someone that has double or more left to lose than she does. So your statement really was low on value. But of course you are entitled to your opinion.
Sorry, but I don't see how its unrealistic. If you want something bad enough, put your mind to it and you can accomplish it. Hard work and dedication pay off regardless of the situation or person.
I tell myself that every week with the lottery numbers10 -
Silentpadna wrote: »maureenkhilde wrote: »paperpudding wrote: »
Anything is possible if you put your mind to it.
The OP was asking what was realistic for her. And she has 25-40 left to lose. Which is incredibly different than someone that has double or more left to lose than she does. So your statement really was low on value. But of course you are entitled to your opinion.
Sorry, but I don't see how its unrealistic. If you want something bad enough, put your mind to it and you can accomplish it. Hard work and dedication pay off regardless of the situation or person.
I'm an average height 5'11" male.
If I weigh 500 pounds, 10 pounds per month is realistic and easily attainable.
If I weigh 250 pounds, 10 pounds per month is realistic and probably takes some work.
If I weigh 170 pounds, 10 pounds per month is dangerous.
Now do you see now why context matters?
Personally, No but if it helps OP sure. I agree.
Then you really need to learn why. What you are suggesting is dangerous. It is unhealthy. And as you get leaner, if you don't learn the lesson you will seriously hurt yourself. No amount of hard work and dedication will make losing at that rate sensible unless you are obese.12 -
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Runaroundafieldx2 wrote: »maureenkhilde wrote: »paperpudding wrote: »
Anything is possible if you put your mind to it.
The OP was asking what was realistic for her. And she has 25-40 left to lose. Which is incredibly different than someone that has double or more left to lose than she does. So your statement really was low on value. But of course you are entitled to your opinion.
Sorry, but I don't see how its unrealistic. If you want something bad enough, put your mind to it and you can accomplish it. Hard work and dedication pay off regardless of the situation or person.
I tell myself that every week with the lottery numbers
Yikes, your one of those people. Probably shouldn't rely on other people to hand you things in life, should work hard and go make your own money. I get it though most people are complacent because its the easy road.
Whoosh.13 -
"Is losing 4 pounds a month realistic?" - yes.
With 155lbs as your goal weight you could lose at 1lb/week all the way to goal if you choose.
Nothing wrong with slowing down for the last few pounds though and it may make the transition to maintenance easier8 -
I have about another 14lb to go myself, I'm 133lb at the moment. Still losing 1lb a week at a 500kcal deficit, 1100 cals a day. I've gone a little over that the past several days up to 1400, so was slowed a couple days, but still good.
4lb a month is perfectly reasonable I'd say. Just stay at a deficit to your TDEE, but no lower than 1000 kcals. Eating less than that won't speed up your weight loss.5 -
paperpudding wrote: »
Anything is possible if you put your mind to it.
Maybe, but not necessarily a good idea.5
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