When should I lean out for the summer?

KimmalyS

My next goal is to lose fat and to maintain muscle. How long does it take the average person to lose fat? Hoping to look more lean for the summer!

Cassandraw3

There really is no "average" for this. There are a lot of variables that go into fat loss. Based on your pictures, you appear to be already at a healthy weight. That means any weight (fat) loss will be slow. When you are close to your goal weight, it is recommended to lose ~0.5 lb/ week. At that rate if you start now, you would lose about 7 lbs by Memorial Day (which is just under 14 weeks away).

TavistockToad

How much weight do you have to lose?

pondee629

Why not start now? Is there a reason to delay?

KimmalyS

Cassandraw3 wrote: »

There really is no "average" for this. There are a lot of variables that go into fat loss. Based on your pictures, you appear to be already at a healthy weight. That means any weight (fat) loss will be slow. When you are close to your goal weight, it is recommended to lose ~0.5 lb/ week. At that rate if you start now, you would lose about 7 lbs by Memorial Day (which is just under 14 weeks away).

Super helpful, thank you!!!

KimmalyS

pondee629 wrote: »

Why not start now? Is there a reason to delay?

I like how your thinking.. why not is right!!! Thanks!!

sardelsa

It really depends on how much you want to lose. I usually leave myself a good 4-6 months, but I like to take things slow, around 0.5-0.75lb per week.

CharlieCharlie007

I have been leaning out since last january. Still not there, but fighting the fight.

cwolfman13

I usually start cutting the winter fluff in March.

Chieflrg

How much do you want to lose to be leaned out by your definition?

Start there and do the math.

deputy_randolph

Eh better to start early and go slowly...gives you more time and can minimize muscle loss.