How long will losing 30lbs take?

imxnianne

I just need to know, so I can see how long I need to diet and excersize my way to my goal. It's so tiring

I do cardio for an hour everyday if not on rest days.
My rest days are between 3 days , rest, 2 days rest, loop.
I also do strength training, and I try to get -calories from each day.

I was just wondering, what are your guys estimation for losing 30lbs?
how many weeks perhaps?

links_slayer

at 1 lb/week.....around 30 weeks.

maggie16sweetxoxo

By May! If you go hard!

Mokey41

No idea. My crystal ball isn't working tonight.

Francl27

Depends on how much you have to lose and how big your calorie deficit is.

RonW956

Everyone is different but with me I lost 38lbs in about 4 months but I also went cold turkey on all soda, only drink water, no meats at all, and walk/jogged every day for 5-8 miles....

AmykinsCatfood

I'm sorry but if you're only interested to know how long you have to keep dieting and exercising until you reach your goal, you probably will gain it back.

This isn't a quick fix- it's not a magical thing that once you stop you're done forever. It's a lifestyle change. You need to stick with these healthy habits for life. I don't want to be rude or discouraging, just want you to know. Good luck with it!

landonfloen

It totally depends on the starting point. It took me 8 weeks to lose my first 30lbs but I started very heavy after gaining a lot of weight in a short amount of time. Its not unusual to lose 5-10 lbs in the first week. Although a large portion of that is salt, water and different toxins. After the initial first few weeks a goal of 1-2lbs of fat loss a week is the usual.

Some info to help us give you a better estimate would be sex, age, training age, current diet, type of training current bodyfat % etc.

ninerbuff

at 1 lb/week.....around 30 weeks.

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imxnianne

Thank you everyone. I want to lose 30lbs by christmas. I've done it before without excersize but I was 20 years old then. Sadly gained it back when I was drinking alcohol all the time with friends. I was 160lbs plus or who knows how much I was. Then I saw myself in pictures and decided to go at it again. So the answer to the one saying it's for a better lifestyle, yes. Everybody on here wants to lose weight, it's just an estimation of what will come. Learning won't hurt. Some people lose 5lbs every week. So I'm trying to research on what will be if I keep trying. Maintaining weight is fine, as long as you don't overeat. Losing weight at a higher age, is the problem. My eyes are finally awakened from the reality of it, and it sucks. lol

shutyourpieholeandsquat

I'm sorry but if you're only interested to know how long you have to keep dieting and exercising until you reach your goal, you probably will gain it back.

This isn't a quick fix- it's not a magical thing that once you stop you're done forever. It's a lifestyle change. You need to stick with these healthy habits for life. I don't want to be rude or discouraging, just want you to know. Good luck with it!

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Mokey41

Thank you everyone. I want to lose 30lbs by christmas. I've done it before without excersize but I was 20 years old then. Sadly gained it back when I was drinking alcohol all the time with friends. I was 160lbs plus or who knows how much I was. Then I saw myself in pictures and decided to go at it again. So the answer to the one saying it's for a better lifestyle, yes. Everybody on here wants to lose weight, it's just an estimation of what will come. Learning won't hurt. Some people lose 5lbs every week. So I'm trying to research on what will be if I keep trying. Maintaining weight is fine, as long as you don't overeat. Losing weight at a higher age, is the problem. My eyes are finally awakened from the reality of it, and it sucks. lol

Yes at the advanced old age of 25 it can be really hard to take the weight off. Not likely with only 30 lbs to lose you'll be losing 5 lbs a week. Be happy with 1 pound a week and lose safely.

links_slayer

Thank you everyone. I want to lose 30lbs by christmas.

good luck. this will be very difficult to do and doing so would likely be very unhealthy.

NK1112

Thank you everyone. I want to lose 30lbs by christmas. I've done it before without excersize but I was 20 years old then. Sadly gained it back when I was drinking alcohol all the time with friends. I was 160lbs plus or who knows how much I was. Then I saw myself in pictures and decided to go at it again. So the answer to the one saying it's for a better lifestyle, yes. Everybody on here wants to lose weight, it's just an estimation of what will come. Learning won't hurt. Some people lose 5lbs every week. So I'm trying to research on what will be if I keep trying. Maintaining weight is fine, as long as you don't overeat. Losing weight at a higher age, is the problem. My eyes are finally awakened from the reality of it, and it sucks. lol

I lost 20 pounds in 3 months. The hard part is that weight fluctuates by day, even by time of day .... it's not a static thing and the best you can expect is to see a downward trend in it. That 20 pounds came off in less than 3 months, truthfully, but it's been wanting to plateau or creep back up, so I'm struggling a bit to get through this period or readjustment so the weight will continue to come off. If you are like me ... 30 pounds in the next 9 or 10 weeks is kind of an unreasonable expectation. Sorry to say this. Good luck.

loveanddestroyx

I've lost 26lbs in 2.5 months... then again, my weight is in the 300's so...

rfechter

I think it is going to depend on how hard you work at it. It has taken me nearly ten years to lose 35 lbs, but I have been really sporadic with my eating habits.

mgraves03

Well, In 4 weeks I lost 13 pounds....I only drink water ( and milk with cereal). I do not eat fried foods but only once every two weeks. I make sure that I eat a green veggie every day, at least twice a day and overall eat under 1500/1600 calories a day. I walk three times a week and the weight is coming off!

MommaChocoLatte

Ive lost 36 lbs and I started Jan 30. If that helps any :bigsmile: I average about a pound a week and I had 1 plateau just recently that lasted 5 wks. But of course, every one is going to be different.

Siansonea

How long do you want it to stay lost? You can lose it quickly through ill-advised methods, but you'll gain it back quickly. Or you can make a permanent lifestyle change and let the process take as long as it needs to take. Be realistic, you didn't gain those 30 pounds overnight, you're not going to lose them overnight. But if you cultivate smart habits that you will continue after you're at your goal, you won't ever have to lose them again. That means tracking your calories in and calories out accurately, and adjusting those numbers so that when you need to lose weight, you take in fewer calories than you expend. And you have to do it consistently, a cycle of deprivation and compensatory binging will result in very slow, if any, weight loss.

Ninkyou

I just hit 30 lbs this week. So... 4 months. 130ish days. Everyone loses differently and at different rates. Just be patient and keep working hard and it'll happen.

imxnianne

Well, In 4 weeks I lost 13 pounds....I only drink water ( and milk with cereal). I do not eat fried foods but only once every two weeks. I make sure that I eat a green veggie every day, at least twice a day and overall eat under 1500/1600 calories a day. I walk three times a week and the weight is coming off!

This. 1 month progress. Very nice!
At least it can be done when not in teen years.
It's called sacrifice, but with common obedience it can be handled.

Sashoi

Good luck to you but you don't sound like u really want to lose this weight for u. The only reason you want to lose weight is because your boyfriend looks at other women. No one can tell you how long it will take because everyone's body is different. It will take as long as it needs to take anywhere from 10-50 weeks.

Ronda73

With a good diet and exercise I lost 30 pounds in about 18 weeks. But I changed my lifestyle completely!! I weighed, measured, and tracked EVERY bite that went into my mouth. I quit drinking soda and alcohol, and we didn't go out to eat at all. With the exception of my morning coffee all I drank was water. I joined the gym and either was in the pool, running, or working out with a trainer 6 days a week. I went from a complete couch potato to 20 miles a week.
I'm sure if you go about it the wrong way maybe you can lose it by Christmas but you won't keep it off.

SuccessHere

Good question. I want to lose 30lbs too!

JL2513

It can really vary for everyone. If starting out heavier, it'll come off faster. My original goal was to lose 30 lbs and I've been going at a steady pace of 5 lbs/ month. I work out 5 days a week and eat healthy, balanced meals, with cheat days on Saturdays. I tend to be a little more flexible with my diet on the weekends, at least in the mornings and afternoons, as I'm more physically active and sleep better on those days.

Mr_Knight

I want to lose 30lbs by christmas.

It's not going to happen. You could literally stop eating for the next two months and still not lose that much.

MyChocolateDiet

I'm sorry but if you're only interested to know how long you have to keep dieting and exercising until you reach your goal, you probably will gain it back.

This isn't a quick fix- it's not a magical thing that once you stop you're done forever. It's a lifestyle change. You need to stick with these healthy habits for life. I don't want to be rude or discouraging, just want you to know. Good luck with it!

This.

UN this. I hated that answer so much and I can't beleive anyone seconded that motivation sucking motion? People really puzzle me sometimes.

OP I get it, you're tired. Suggestions off the top of my head:

1) a light at the end of the tunnel gif for your wall.
2) mini goals and rewards for them.
3) target December 24th for "hitting it hard" take a week off until January 1st for enjoying the "eve's" and stuff. Then January 1 hit it hard again but start off with at least one new thing. One new clothing item, or exercise or song on your playlist or food in your diet arsenal or something. Not a major thing if you've been losing you don't wanna reinvent the wheel. Just a little new thing to perk you up a lil.

Hope this helps. :flowerforyou:

Because I sure know that other post wouldn't have helped me one bit.

Chevy_Quest

Hi... good question. and good luck to you - You really seem like you want to make a "lifestyle change"

I have lost about 18 lbs and I have 32 lbs to go. I am losing at an average rate of 2 lbs per month and I expect to be at my goal by next May or June.

Why am I doing this slowly?

1. If you eat a small deficit every day it means that you have enough fuel to exercise. I am trying to get stronger and faster while I am on this journey.

2. If you try to lose eating very low calories and exercise a lot you will always be "hangry" - hungry+angry. (I am talking about that I used to net 400-600 per day - it was an ugly situation)

3. Psychologically you can accept every weight "stage" and body "stage"

4. If you know that you are going to lose slowly, it means that you are less likely to have that mindset that you have to deprive yourself of certain foods. You can eat nearly "normally" all the time - you just have to be mindful that you eat less than you burn. ( I eat pizza at least 4 times a week)

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Read the posts from people who have been around for a while.


My opinion and my opinion only - Anybody that tells you that you can easily lose 8-10 lbs in a month doesn't understand the difference between arriving at some arbitrary number on the scale weak and probably "skinny-fat" vs. reaching your goal as part of a lifestyle fit and full of energy.

MyChocolateDiet

at 1 lb/week.....around 30 weeks.

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IDEA Fitness member
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Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

So then lets say it's healthy for her to lose at the highest rate of 2lbs per week then that would be 15 weeks right? and there are like how many weeks till christmas? she could be close, no?

also OP that 30 lbs might seem like how much you need to lose by christmas to feel like you've done "something" but I venture to guess that if you lost 18 lbs, even, you'd feel like WOW, about your success so far. Just try, stay focused, and see where it gets you.

MyChocolateDiet

Hi... good question. and good luck to you - You really seem like you want to make a "lifestyle change"

I have lost about 18 lbs and I have 32 lbs to go. I am losing at an average rate of 2 lbs per month and I expect to be at my goal by next May or June.

Why am I doing this slowly?

1. If you eat a small deficit every day it means that you have enough fuel to exercise. I am trying to get stronger and faster while I am on this journey.

2. If you try to lose eating very low calories and exercise a lot you will always be "hangry" - hungry+angry. (I am talking about that I used to net 400-600 per day - it was an ugly situation)

3. Psychologically you can accept every weight "stage" and body "stage"

4. If you know that you are going to lose slowly, it means that you are less likely to have that mindset that you have to deprive yourself of certain foods. You can eat nearly "normally" all the time - you just have to be mindful that you eat less than you burn. ( I eat pizza at least 4 times a week)

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Read the posts from people who have been around for a while.


My opinion and my opinion only - Anybody that tells you that you can easily lose 8-10 lbs in a month doesn't get the difference between arriving at number on the scale looking "skinny fat" and being exhausted (not to mention hair falling out) and arriving a lot later being fit and healthy!

That is a good point. I would not want to be hangry during this time of year if I were looking forward to a nice holiday that requires all the usual shopping and prep. Seems like a recipe for scrooge muffins if you ask me.

Mr_Knight

So then lets say it's healthy for her to lose at the highest rate of 2lbs per week then that would be 15 weeks right?

Judging from the picture, the OP doesn't have enough weight to lose to make 2 lbs/week feasible.