help need to lose 20 pounds in 2 months is it possible?

Tanicax2

I am attending a concert in 2 months and really would like to lose 20 pounds prior to going? how many carbs and calories should i eat to achieve this goal ?

seltzermint555

OH my goodness. Came into this expecting boot camp for the military.

Pretty sure you don't need to lose 20 lb to attend a concert.

Depending on your current weight this could be possible. If you're not obese then probably not a good idea to lose 20 lb that quickly, though.

Stage14

While not completely impossible, this is probably a very unrealistic goal. 2lbs per week is considered pretty aggressive weight loss and you would need to lose more than that each week to reach your goal. Add to that the fact that it is usually harder/slower for someone with 20lbs or less to weight than it is for someone who is heavier and the fact that weight loss isn't linear, so even under the best of circumstances you might have weeks where you lose less than usual or nothing at all.

You can definitely lose a good portion of that weight if you are strict with your diet and dedicated, but I wouldn't expect to lose all of it. Just out of curiosity, why the goal of this particular concert? Would hitting your goal 2-4 weeks later really be that bad?

determined_erin

It's definitely possible! I usually lose 10 lbs per month if I don't slack off.

ladymiseryali

Are you going to get murdered if you don't lose these 20 lbs for the concert? Is the band holding your granny hostage and if you don't lose the weight, they're going to kill her Saw-style?

Kidding aside, I think you need a more realistic goal.

sanandresisland

I hope so for that is my goal as well....good luck to you

gabrielleelliott90

It will be pretty hard if you aren't really overweight, as really overweight people lose quite a lot of weight fast at the beginning. You can do it but it's going to be hard and you won't have many calories to eat. Try it for 3 months instead, that will be easier.

AprilLizbethWire

I'm 5 feet 5 inches and I was 157.8 when I started trying to lose weight 71 days ago. During that time I started doing 20 to 30 minutes of cardio every day and then about 30 days in I drastically changed my diet to Plant Based. I worked hard every day, and I didn't eat over my calories except for on Thanksgiving and on my birthday (which was Saturday). With all that, I'm just now at 19.8 pounds lost. 60 days in I think I was right at 17 pounds - ish?

If you work really hard I think you might be able to do it. Two months is roughly 60 days - right? You'll just have to be super diligent. If you lose two pounds a week that's roughly 16 pounds - and that's better than nothing!

runwmeNC

I'm 5 feet 5 inches and I was 157.8 when I started trying to lose weight 71 days ago. During that time I started doing 20 to 30 minutes of cardio every day and then about 30 days in I drastically changed my diet to Plant Based. I worked hard every day, and I didn't eat over my calories except for on Thanksgiving and on my birthday (which was Saturday). With all that, I'm just now at 19.8 pounds lost. 60 days in I think I was right at 17 pounds - ish?

If you work really hard I think you might be able to do it. Two months is roughly 60 days - right? You'll just have to be super diligent. If you lose two pounds a week that's roughly 16 pounds - and that's better than nothing!

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Tanicax2

I am obese 5'4 221lbs

OH my goodness. Came into this expecting boot camp for the military.

Pretty sure you don't need to lose 20 lb to attend a concert.

Depending on your current weight this could be possible. If you're not obese then probably not a good idea to lose 20 lb that quickly, though.

Tanicax2

not at all but that was just the next big event i was attending, i need to lose 70 pounds total so i want my goal to be 20 pounds before feb 13.

Tanicax2

no that is just a goal i was holding for myself. currently 221lbs 5'4. i need to lose 70lbs total i was just making that my next goal weight since i am attending anyway

Tanicax2

yes better then nothing thank you!

I'm 5 feet 5 inches and I was 157.8 when I started trying to lose weight 71 days ago. During that time I started doing 20 to 30 minutes of cardio every day and then about 30 days in I drastically changed my diet to Plant Based. I worked hard every day, and I didn't eat over my calories except for on Thanksgiving and on my birthday (which was Saturday). With all that, I'm just now at 19.8 pounds lost. 60 days in I think I was right at 17 pounds - ish?

If you work really hard I think you might be able to do it. Two months is roughly 60 days - right? You'll just have to be super diligent. If you lose two pounds a week that's roughly 16 pounds - and that's better than nothing!

This ^^^

Tanicax2

not at all but that was just the next big event i was attending, i need to lose 70 pounds total so i want my goal to be 20 pounds before feb 13.

While not completely impossible, this is probably a very unrealistic goal. 2lbs per week is considered pretty aggressive weight loss and you would need to lose more than that each week to reach your goal. Add to that the fact that it is usually harder/slower for someone with 20lbs or less to weight than it is for someone who is heavier and the fact that weight loss isn't linear, so even under the best of circumstances you might have weeks where you lose less than usual or nothing at all.

You can definitely lose a good portion of that weight if you are strict with your diet and dedicated, but I wouldn't expect to lose all of it. Just out of curiosity, why the goal of this particular concert? Would hitting your goal 2-4 weeks later really be that bad?

Tanicax2

thank you!

I hope so for that is my goal as well....good luck to you

Tanicax2

no that is just a goal i was holding for myself. currently 221lbs 5'4. i need to lose 70lbs total i was just making that my next goal weight since i am attending anyway

Are you going to get murdered if you don't lose these 20 lbs for the concert? Is the band holding your granny hostage and if you don't lose the weight, they're going to kill her Saw-style?

Kidding aside, I think you need a more realistic goal.

estey89

I lost 20 lbs in 2 months, I burned 500 cals a day at 1400 filled up on loads of fruits and veggies and eggs and turkey.
I did 30 day shred about 200 cals a per 20 min work out and burned the rest by walking / eliptical.

Its doable but its HARD work!

I was 167 and went to exactly 147

bunkahes

20 lbs is hard but with the right diet and eating goal you can do it,

aNewMiniMe

For your height and weight it is possible to loss that much, however it will be incredibly hard work. Everyone responds different to intake and exercise but you will most likely need to burn 400-500 calories per day in order to lose that much weight. That's about 60 mins on the elliptical or 90 mins of walking at 4 mph for me. If you keep your calorie intake between 1200 and 1400 per day you should be able to do it. I think that having a goal such as this is fantastic! My only concern is that you will give up if you only lose 10 pounds in that time. It has taken me a VERY LONG time to lose my weight. I averaged 1/2 lb. loss per week. That's only 2.5 in a month! So for me I was only able to lose 5 pounds in 2 months. Still 5 pounds gone is better than 5 pounds gained!

discoveredamber

It is possible. I was only one pound lighter then you when I started. And the exact same height. I lost right around 20 lbs the first month. Granted most was water weight. Good luck.

manny1991

I lost 20 lbs in 2 months, I burned 500 cals a day at 1400 filled up on loads of fruits and veggies and eggs and turkey.
I did 30 day shred about 200 cals a per 20 min work out and burned the rest by walking / eliptical.

Its doable but its HARD work!

I was 167 and went to exactly 147

^This.
Today has officialy been two months since i started being serious and logging eveyday and I have lost 21 lbs. I usually net 1400 cals and am on day 26 of the 30 day shred. SW 185 CW 164, 5'2".

Tanicax2

i currently work out everyday eat around 1200 cals and do 60 min on the eliptical along with lifting weights. I wont give up if i dont reach my goal thank you for your advice!

For your height and weight it is possible to loss that much, however it will be incredibly hard work. Everyone responds different to intake and exercise but you will most likely need to burn 400-500 calories per day in order to lose that much weight. That's about 60 mins on the elliptical or 90 mins of walking at 4 mph for me. If you keep your calorie intake between 1200 and 1400 per day you should be able to do it. I think that having a goal such as this is fantastic! My only concern is that you will give up if you only lose 10 pounds in that time. It has taken me a VERY LONG time to lose my weight. I averaged 1/2 lb. loss per week. That's only 2.5 in a month! So for me I was only able to lose 5 pounds in 2 months. Still 5 pounds gone is better than 5 pounds gained!

lynn_glenmont

i currently work out everyday eat around 1200 cals and do 60 min on the eliptical along with lifting weights. I wont give up if i dont reach my goal thank you for your advice!

I was going to say, given your current weight and height, that you had a good shot at getting there, but then I saw this ^^ post and noticed your start date, so it seems like you're not going to get any kind of big drop now that people often get when they start from water loss. I weighed a little less than you when I started, and I'm the same height, and I lost 17.5 lbs in the first 60 days, but I figure a lot of that was water loss. I was netting between 1250 and 1550 (probably averaging a net of about 1400), and all I was doing was walking, a little jogging, and occasionally turning on music and dancing in my living room.

How long have you been on 1200 calorie/60 min. of cardio a day regimen? How much have you been losing this way? I don't think you can expect to lose anymore quickly than you have been, and I wouldn't recommend eating any less or doing anymore exercise without eating back the calories burned (which I hope you already are - that 1200 cals is net, right?).

ndj1979

lose a pound a week and go to a concert in five months…

problem solved...

Iknewyouweretrouble

bumpity bump bump with my hips..

and just a reminder mfpeeps..
any reason to reach a goal is a good reason..
because it gives a deadline toward which to reach..
good luck OP..

a_stronger_me13

With your current weight your body can probably handle losing 2lbs/week pretty easily but it's important to get a good understanding of how much you currently are burning (TDEE) and then create your deficit from there. I assume you are using an MFP recommended number which sometimes isn't very realistic for a sustainable weightloss approach that will result in your desired body. Cardio is helpful but it wouldn't hurt to incorporate some resistance training a few times a week either.

That being said, arbitrary deadlines such as concerts and birthdays and even weddings usually don't do much for creating an overall healthy lifestyle and achieving longterm goals. It's good to have a timeframe but make sure it's a realistic one and that there's a good reason behind your goals too.

BMR and TDEE Calculator: http://www.fitnessfrog.com/calculators.html

what_lola_wants

If you can easily lose 20 pounds in 2 months and not due to sickness, it seems like you can also easily gain 20 pounds in 2 months time.

kaprem

It most definitely is possible. I have lost that much weight in 1.5 - 2 months on a few occasions (some times, inadvertently due to stress or depression). The times that i wanted to lose weight intentionally within a short time frame, I would create a large caloric deficit and intermittently fast (water fast). I fast for health reasons, primarily because my stomach gets very upset when I make poor food choices ...the weight loss is just an added positive side effect. Like you, I am also aiming to lose the same amount of weight in a short period of time.

When I do this, my body gets very tired (my current BMR right now is around 1340 calories) so I take it easy and get lots of rest (sleep) on fasting days. The days that I do eat, my choice of food is generally steamed/raw green vegetables, boiled eggs whites...sometimes the yolk, too if i need a higher caloric intake, and protein source from meats and nuts. I eat a lot of homemade soups consisting of: veggies, and minced meat or fish, and I will crack in egg in there (just think of a fancy Chinese egg flower/drop soup). I eliminate fruits, sugars, and other sources of carbohydrates from my diet. My diet is very limiting and may seem dull and unappealing, but I love eating clean, wholesome food so I am very satisfied. My total cholesterol is 100 (just got blood work done). I grew up eating this way anyway. My husband was very judgmental and critical of my food choices because he thought I had a an obsession with my food choices...so I cooked and we ate American food, but I have been suffering from a lot of ill effects with the American diet (chronic candidiasis, high cholesterol, constant belly aches after eating out, weight gain, and a crap ton of other unpleasantness.

Anyway, you can drop the 20+ lbs within the short time frame with just your diet alone. I do believe in the 80/20. If you partake in fasting, you might want to visit your doctor and check your health so you don't suffer any adverse effects on your health. He/she can order you a blood work to check for any deficiencies with your vitamin and hormone levels and whatnot. Also, stay hydrated and drink lots of fluids. Good Luck!

Tanicax2

I got seriously about my weight loss on the 9th of this month. So on January 9th will be one month I never eat less then 1200 calories I won't starve myself to see results

i currently work out everyday eat around 1200 cals and do 60 min on the eliptical along with lifting weights. I wont give up if i dont reach my goal thank you for your advice!

I was going to say, given your current weight and height, that you had a good shot at getting there, but then I saw this ^^ post and noticed your start date, so it seems like you're not going to get any kind of big drop now that people often get when they start from water loss. I weighed a little less than you when I started, and I'm the same height, and I lost 17.5 lbs in the first 60 days, but I figure a lot of that was water loss. I was netting between 1250 and 1550 (probably averaging a net of about 1400), and all I was doing was walking, a little jogging, and occasionally turning on music and dancing in my living room.

How long have you been on 1200 calorie/60 min. of cardio a day regimen? How much have you been losing this way? I don't think you can expect to lose anymore quickly than you have been, and I wouldn't recommend eating any less or doing anymore exercise without eating back the calories burned (which I hope you already are - that 1200 cals is net, right?).
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Sreneesa

Definitely possible....

Tanicax2

this is a lifestyle change, not just for the concert. That is the next big event i was attending. I need to lose 70 pounds and wont stop till i get there. Since the 9th of this month i been working out everyday along with weight training make sure not to eat back cals from workouts or over 1200 cals a day.

With your current weight your body can probably handle losing 2lbs/week pretty easily but it's important to get a good understanding of how much you currently are burning (TDEE) and then create your deficit from there. I assume you are using an MFP recommended number which sometimes isn't very realistic for a sustainable weightloss approach that will result in your desired body. Cardio is helpful but it wouldn't hurt to incorporate some resistance training a few times a week either.

That being said, arbitrary deadlines such as concerts and birthdays and even weddings usually don't do much for creating an overall healthy lifestyle and achieving longterm goals. It's good to have a timeframe but make sure it's a realistic one and that there's a good reason behind your goals too.

BMR and TDEE Calculator: http://www.fitnessfrog.com/calculators.html