Is losing 70lbs in a year possible?

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  • hastingsmassage
    hastingsmassage Posts: 162 Member
    I lost 126 lbs since 2nd of Feb so it is possible
  • eldamiano
    eldamiano Posts: 2,667 Member
    So what if it takes 2.5 years? I would rather lose it slowly than die trying.

    LOL. Must be LOTS of dead people on MFP.

    IF you have a significant amount of weight to lose (i.e. you are obese), 2 pounds a week is not at all extreme and will not result in death.

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  • Lives2Travel
    Lives2Travel Posts: 682 Member
    For sure! That is my goal for 2014. Let's lose the 70lbs pound for pound. Good luck! :flowerforyou:

    We need to start a group! I have 75 more to go (lost 75 in the last 6 months) and fully intend to lose the rest in 2014.
  • Lives2Travel
    Lives2Travel Posts: 682 Member
    So what if it takes 2.5 years? I would rather lose it slowly than die trying.

    LOL. Must be LOTS of dead people on MFP.

    IF you have a significant amount of weight to lose (i.e. you are obese), 2 pounds a week is not at all extreme and will not result in death.

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  • TR0berts
    TR0berts Posts: 7,739 Member
    I wouldnt listen to any of the above posts. No disrespect.

    There is no point trying to set a bar really high for such a sustained period of time. You can easily get bored of the harsh routines that you will have to impose on yourself, the food you eat, and will most likely get frustrated from a more radical than average weight loss target.

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    Why not just try and lose 0.5-1lb per week?



    :huh:

    A year is, essentially, 52 weeks. 70 lbs in 52 weeks is less than 1.5 lbs per week. 1.35, to be more accurate. A loss of 2 lbs per week for 3 months, then 1.5 lbs per week for 3 months, then 1 lb per week for 6 months, followed by 0.5 lbs per week for the rest of the year is not unrealistic.
  • Wilhellmina
    Wilhellmina Posts: 757 Member
    I wouldnt listen to any of the above posts. No disrespect.

    There is no point trying to set a bar really high for such a sustained period of time. You can easily get bored of the harsh routines that you will have to impose on yourself, the food you eat, and will most likely get frustrated from a more radical than average weight loss target.

    All relevant factors.

    Why not just try and lose 0.5-1lb per week?

    I have to disagree. No disrespect.

    If you set the bar too low, you can easily get frustrated with the lack of results and give up. At .5 a week, it'd take 2.7 years to lose 70 lbs. Not at all reasonable IMO.

    Why not aim to lose 1.5 to 2 lbs a week for the first 50 lbs and then then slow it down to .5 - 1 lb. a week when you get within 20 lbs. of your goal? You'd lose the 70 in a year with this method and see results in a timely manner to encourage you and keep you on course.

    Please explain on how 0.5-1lb is too low give that most people become grateful for any weight loss. 70lbs is a around 5-6 stone. That is a hugely significant amount. Losing that amount of weight is a marathon, not a sprint.

    Rushing to get rid of that is just unhealthy, involves serious amount of undereating and is just unnecessary. It is also unrealistic to try to lose 2lb a week given the eating habits that a such a person would have had prior.

    So what if it takes 2.5 years? I would rather lose it slowly than die trying.

    That's the problem these days, people have no patience. Putting the bar too high and then wondering how come I can't hold on or how come I gained everything back? Besides losing weight should not only be for looking better, but for feeling better and healthier as well. Doing it slower without any time limit doesn't cause so much stress and less change of lacking vital nutrition.
  • pwittek10
    pwittek10 Posts: 723 Member
    The answer is YES!
    I gave myself 7 months to lose 100 pounds, it took 8.
    Every time you want to stray, just tell yourself it's only 1 year
    Stay the course.
    Good luck
  • Lives2Travel
    Lives2Travel Posts: 682 Member

    A year is, essentially, 52 weeks. 70 lbs in 52 weeks is less than 1.5 lbs per week. 1.35, to be more accurate. A loss of 2 lbs per week for 3 months, then 1.5 lbs per week for 3 months, then 1 lb per week for 6 months, followed by 0.5 lbs per week for the rest of the year is not unrealistic.

    Exactly. I fail to see how this approach could be considered extreme or unhealthy.

    P.S. Cute dog
  • TR0berts
    TR0berts Posts: 7,739 Member
    P.S. Cute dog


    What - the goat isn't cute? :laugh:

    Not mine. I was Santa for Pet Pics With Santa. A girl came in with a dog and a goat. Okie dokie.
  • Lives2Travel
    Lives2Travel Posts: 682 Member
    That's the problem these days, people have no patience. Putting the bar too high and then wondering how come I can't hold on or how come I gained everything back? Besides losing weight should not only be for looking better, but for feeling better and healthier as well. Doing it slower without any time limit doesn't cause so much stress and less change of lacking vital nutrition.

    I agree that patience is needed in all things. However, some people do better with concrete goals and time limits. Just because they have them does not equate to stress and poor nutrition. It may for some, but for others having goals to reach is empowering and motivating.
  • Sweetredpoison
    Sweetredpoison Posts: 66 Member
    That would be my dream come true!! :love: :love:
  • Lives2Travel
    Lives2Travel Posts: 682 Member
    P.S. Cute dog


    What - the goat isn't cute? :laugh:

    Not mine. I was Santa for Pet Pics With Santa. A girl came in with a dog and a goat. Okie dokie.

    OMG! I was so focused on the cute dog (which resembles my cute dog) that I missed the goat. I guess goats have Christmas wishes just like dogs.........
  • lehalk
    lehalk Posts: 4
    would love to start a group^_^
  • binglebandit
    binglebandit Posts: 531 Member
    It's possible, but I think a lot of the above posters are right not to let a goal rule your life. I just barely missed my goal at my 1 year mark and was bummed out, but then I realized it's not just all gonna happen after a year anyways, because then I have to find something to do with the rest of my life as well, like stay healthy. It's better to have a life change goal, rather than year or month goal. I'd say think of those more as bonus and set reasonable markers for yourself. Don't let guilt or self hate bring you down if you don't meet certain goals. Every day you live a healthy life style is a day won in and of itself. As long as you're flexible and listen to your body, I think it's fine to set goals however you'd like. Best of luck!
  • basowner
    basowner Posts: 32 Member
    Yes, my goal was that as well. 70 lbs in one year. At the 6 month mark I was 35 lbs down. Perfectly on schedule. Good luck I know you can do it!
  • dezb64
    dezb64 Posts: 109 Member
    Absolutely!
  • xgirl451
    xgirl451 Posts: 36 Member
    Absolutely! I lost 84lbs in a year a total of 140. You can if you want to.
  • softncudly
    softncudly Posts: 722 Member
    This is encouraging. I hope to lose at least 70 in 2014. (Preferably more).
  • navyrigger46
    navyrigger46 Posts: 1,301 Member
    Yes, It's possible. I'm at seven months since I started ditching the weight and you can see my ticker.

    Rigger
  • bobbijodmb
    bobbijodmb Posts: 463 Member
    Totally possible but you have to be dedicated, focused and work your *kitten* off.

    But there is a lot of support here to help you!
  • jenschroll
    jenschroll Posts: 162 Member
    Absolutely! I've been seriously watching my food intake and working out for about 8 months and I've lost almost 60. :happy:
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    I'm at 70 lbs in 11 months, I'm not at my goal weight though and it's slowed down significantly (but I also refuse to starve myself).
  • dunnodunno
    dunnodunno Posts: 2,290 Member
    It certainly is. I went from over 300 pounds last September to around 177-179 in a year.
  • jtfsid
    jtfsid Posts: 3
    Yes it is possible. I lost 85 lbs in 6 months. I watched what I ate and workout a lot to burn off the calories. I kept it off for over 7 years then I slowly put on a few lbs until it added up. I gained 23 lbs back so I am back to losing that weight. I have lost 15 lbs so far and on my way back to remove the rest.
  • Artaxia
    Artaxia Posts: 185
    yes, work really hard and watch what you eat. try insanity or 90x series. good luck!
  • hbk991
    hbk991 Posts: 192 Member
    ofcourse, i lost 95 pounds in like 10 or 11 months, all was about to cut calories, eat healty, and workout, for me was walk 3 times a day, 1 hour per time. havent gained not even 1 pound back, but looking forward to let me gain 5 max for Christmas :D
  • JTick
    JTick Posts: 2,131 Member
    Is it possible? Sure. You could even do it in a healthy manner. But, keep in mind that life happens. I maintained for about 5 months this year...life happened. Don't get frustrated and feel like you're "falling off the wagon" if you lose slower than you hope...going in with that kind of attitude would likely derail you severely and cause you to gain it back. Shoot for a healthy amount, and in a year you'll be so much further along than where you are now.
  • arlenem1974
    arlenem1974 Posts: 437 Member
    yes I also believe its possible. I started on here at 190 Sept 2012 and I was 127 on Sept 2013 and I'm 5'1.
  • ScottH_200
    ScottH_200 Posts: 377 Member
    Easier said than done. Check back in a year from now and then a few thereafter. :wink:
  • joecmoore1
    joecmoore1 Posts: 87 Member
    I have lost 78 lbs. since June. It is VERY hard work and requires a lot of discipline, but it can be done.

    I drink a smoothie in the morning and keep my calorie intake between 1600 and 1800 per day. For you, you will need to make sure you are not falling below the minimum for your gender so that you will not stall and put your body in starvation mode. I also try to work out between 3 and 5 days a week, mostly walking and cross training.

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