How long will it take for me to lose weight?
wriri7_x
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19 year old female
5ft 4
172 lbs right now
want to be atleast 120-130lbs
How long will it take me?
I have lost 11lbs in 6weeks.
eating 1200 cals a day
exercise 4 times a week losing 200-300 cals each session.
Every friday i eat 1 take out.
5ft 4
172 lbs right now
want to be atleast 120-130lbs
How long will it take me?
I have lost 11lbs in 6weeks.
eating 1200 cals a day
exercise 4 times a week losing 200-300 cals each session.
Every friday i eat 1 take out.
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Unfortunately, there is no answer to that question. Weight loss is a subjective thing. You can do all of the calculations that you should lose x amount of pounds in y amount of time, but there are so many other outside factors, that calculation will be wrong.
You also can't put a deadline on weight loss. It will lead to heartbreak and a sense of failure when you don't reach it by a date you think you should reach.
Focus on 5 or 10 pounds at a time and it won't seem so daunting. Also, you may have weeks where you won't lose weight or you may gain a little due to any number of things. Remain strong and realize that weight loss is not linear and a gain is not something for you to just throw in the towel but learn from it.
Best of luck and you will get there when you get there. Never give up and never accept defeat.0 -
What a lovely reply. Thank you.0
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What lawkat said is completely correct, you can't really calculate how long it'll take. But since I'm so close to you in stats I'll share how long it's taken me.
23 years old, 5'4, started at 164 in November 2012, reached 116 a couple of weeks before Christmas (didn't bother dieting over Christmas so have gained a few pounds back, am 119 now). So I lost 48 lbs in just over a year. I ate 1200 for most of it, went up to 1300 in the last couple of months. Went to the gym for most of it, stopped doing that in the last few months. I eat mostly take outs, pub food and microwave meals, with fruit as snacks.
Good luck!0 -
What lawkat said is completely correct, you can't really calculate how long it'll take. But since I'm so close to you in stats I'll share how long it's taken me.
23 years old, 5'4, started at 164 in November 2012, reached 116 a couple of weeks before Christmas (didn't bother dieting over Christmas so have gained a few pounds back, am 119 now). So I lost 48 lbs in just over a year. I ate 1200 for most of it, went up to 1300 in the last couple of months. Went to the gym for most of it, stopped doing that in the last few months. I eat mostly take outs, pub food and microwave meals, with fruit as snacks.
Good luck!
Wow! Congrats. Thank you for the reply I don't know I just want to be healthy now and I know it will be a slow process.0 -
19 year old female
5ft 4
172 lbs right now
want to be atleast 120-130lbs
How long will it take me?
I have lost 11lbs in 6weeks.
eating 1200 cals a day
exercise 4 times a week losing 200-300 cals each session.
Every friday i eat 1 take out.
You can hope for 1 lb a week after you lose that water weight.. which sounds like you did.. But 1200 calories and exercising is pretty extreme.. most people quit before they reach their goal doing that.0 -
But 1200 calories and exercising is pretty extreme.. most people quit before they reach their goal doing that.
That reminds me, I meant to mention to make sure you're eating your exercise calories back (or at least some of them) if you're on 1200 a day.0 -
19 year old female
5ft 4
172 lbs right now
want to be atleast 120-130lbs
How long will it take me?
I have lost 11lbs in 6weeks.
eating 1200 cals a day
exercise 4 times a week losing 200-300 cals each session.
Every friday i eat 1 take out.
You can hope for 1 lb a week after you lose that water weight.. which sounds like you did.. But 1200 calories and exercising is pretty extreme.. most people quit before they reach their goal doing that.
But I eat alot??
breakfast- 1 toast 2 poached eggs and some milk
lunch- jacket potatoe w cheese n beans
tea- 400 cals
snack- fruit/crisp (83 cal crisp)
that is my ideal day???0 -
But I eat alot??
breakfast- 1 toast 2 poached eggs and some milk
lunch- jacket potatoe w cheese n beans
tea- 400 cals
snack- fruit/crisp (83 cal crisp)
that is my ideal day???
That isn't a lot.
It's also well over 1,200 calories unless it's a jacket potato the size of your thumb.0 -
What DemoraFairy and lawkat said. A week before Christmas I got down to 179 didnt lose any and even gained a couple back but yesterday I got down to 177 so took me about 3 weeks but especially since we are females. Females lose weight less slowly then men and also dont forget about ovulating/pmsing0
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What DemoraFairy and lawkat said. A week before Christmas I got down to 179 didnt lose any and even gained a couple back but yesterday I got down to 177 so took me about 3 weeks but especially since we are females. Females lose weight less slowly then men and also dont forget about ovulating/pmsing
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It's also well over 1,200 calories unless it's a jacket potato the size of your thumb.
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umm my potatoe cals are 150 from asda!!0 -
But I eat alot??
breakfast- 1 toast 2 poached eggs and some milk
lunch- jacket potatoe w cheese n beans
tea- 400 cals
snack- fruit/crisp (83 cal crisp)
that is my ideal day???
That isn't a lot.
It's also well over 1,200 calories unless it's a jacket potato the size of your thumb.
Yep, I'm pretty sure you're overestimating your calories if you're thinking that day is 1200 calories. And why is your tea 400 calories? Dang!0 -
Tea = Dinner not the drink0
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Yep, I'm pretty sure you're overestimating your calories if you're thinking that day is 1200 calories. And why is your tea 400 calories? Dang!
Tea is a saying 'evening meal' here in the UK!!!!!!!!!! why do people keep getting confused. What do you mean over estimating ? So i am i eating more than 1200 cals??0 -
But I eat alot??
breakfast- 1 toast 2 poached eggs and some milk
lunch- jacket potatoe w cheese n beans
tea- 400 cals
snack- fruit/crisp (83 cal crisp)
that is my ideal day???
That isn't a lot.
It's also well over 1,200 calories unless it's a jacket potato the size of your thumb.
Is it well over 1200 cals? The jacket potato with cheese & beans I have is 502 calories. So 502 + 400 + 83 = 985, leaving 215 for breakfast. Let's say (using some google calorie values) one slice of bread is 90 calories, 2 eggs = 160 cals, and say 50 cals for milk, so we're on 300 for dinner, so only just over. And that's assuming her jacket potato is the same as the one at the pub I go to.0 -
Tea = Dinner not the drink
THANK THE LORD!!!!!!!!!! SOMEONE UNDERSTANDS0 -
But I eat alot??
breakfast- 1 toast 2 poached eggs and some milk
lunch- jacket potatoe w cheese n beans
tea- 400 cals
snack- fruit/crisp (83 cal crisp)
that is my ideal day???
That isn't a lot.
It's also well over 1,200 calories unless it's a jacket potato the size of your thumb.
Is it well over 1200 cals? The jacket potato with cheese & beans I have is 502 calories. So 502 + 400 + 83 = 985, leaving 215 for breakfast. Let's say (using some google calorie values) one slice of bread is 90 calories, 2 eggs = 160 cals, and say 50 cals for milk, so we're on 300 for dinner, so only just over. And that's assuming her jacket potato is the same as the one at the pub I go to.
AND I Exercise0 -
19 year old female
5ft 4
172 lbs right now
want to be atleast 120-130lbs
How long will it take me?
I have lost 11lbs in 6weeks.
eating 1200 cals a day
exercise 4 times a week losing 200-300 cals each session.
Every friday i eat 1 take out.
You can hope for 1 lb a week after you lose that water weight.. which sounds like you did.. But 1200 calories and exercising is pretty extreme.. most people quit before they reach their goal doing that.
But I eat alot??
breakfast- 1 toast 2 poached eggs and some milk
lunch- jacket potatoe w cheese n beans
tea- 400 cals
snack- fruit/crisp (83 cal crisp)
that is my ideal day???
what kind of tea has 400 cals? A whole cup of milk only has about 150-160 calories, how many cups a day are you drinking tea? Why not have drink some tea with honey in it0 -
19 year old female
5ft 4
172 lbs right now
want to be atleast 120-130lbs
How long will it take me?
I have lost 11lbs in 6weeks.
eating 1200 cals a day
exercise 4 times a week losing 200-300 cals each session.
Every friday i eat 1 take out.
You can hope for 1 lb a week after you lose that water weight.. which sounds like you did.. But 1200 calories and exercising is pretty extreme.. most people quit before they reach their goal doing that.
But I eat alot??
breakfast- 1 toast 2 poached eggs and some milk
lunch- jacket potatoe w cheese n beans
tea- 400 cals
snack- fruit/crisp (83 cal crisp)
that is my ideal day???
what kind of tea has 400 cals? A whole cup of milk only has about 150-160 calories, how many cups a day are you drinking tea? Why not have drink some tea with honey in it
She's already said she means dinner when she says tea.0 -
19 year old female
5ft 4
172 lbs right now
want to be atleast 120-130lbs
How long will it take me?
I have lost 11lbs in 6weeks.
eating 1200 cals a day
exercise 4 times a week losing 200-300 cals each session.
Every friday i eat 1 take out.
You can hope for 1 lb a week after you lose that water weight.. which sounds like you did.. But 1200 calories and exercising is pretty extreme.. most people quit before they reach their goal doing that.
But I eat alot??
breakfast- 1 toast 2 poached eggs and some milk
lunch- jacket potatoe w cheese n beans
tea- 400 cals
snack- fruit/crisp (83 cal crisp)
that is my ideal day???
what kind of tea has 400 cals? A whole cup of milk only has about 150-160 calories, how many cups a day are you drinking tea? Why not have drink some tea with honey in it
did you not read the above
once again I repeat
TEA= EVENING DINNER IN THE UK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!0 -
Good job for losing the 11 pounds in 6 weeks! It sounds like you're doing something right. Keep doing it. And eat more veggies! :-)0
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Right off from looking at your diary, I really dont see too many veggies or fruits.... Also you put down jam but it has 2 different saying one is 10 g with 25 cals and the other one is 20 g with 51 calories...So you had 30 grams of jam on that day? What type of beans are you eating? Yes beans are good and healthy but is it plain beans? Not saying you cant eat sugary flavored beans but just wondering...You are also eating alot of potato based products....you dont eat any other type of veggies?0
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19 year old female
5ft 4
172 lbs right now
want to be atleast 120-130lbs
How long will it take me?
I have lost 11lbs in 6weeks.
eating 1200 cals a day
exercise 4 times a week losing 200-300 cals each session.
Every friday i eat 1 take out.
You can hope for 1 lb a week after you lose that water weight.. which sounds like you did.. But 1200 calories and exercising is pretty extreme.. most people quit before they reach their goal doing that.
But I eat alot??
breakfast- 1 toast 2 poached eggs and some milk
lunch- jacket potatoe w cheese n beans
tea- 400 cals
snack- fruit/crisp (83 cal crisp)
that is my ideal day???
what kind of tea has 400 cals? A whole cup of milk only has about 150-160 calories, how many cups a day are you drinking tea? Why not have drink some tea with honey in it
did you not read the above
once again I repeat
TEA= EVENING DINNER IN THE UK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
No I didnt see that...No reason to get nasty with any one whos trying to help you out0 -
Hi love, well first off I have to recommend that you eat more calories. I am also 5'4", I started off at 145 and lost 20 pounds. I eat 1800 calories a day to lose weight. I exercise a bit more than you, but you weigh more than I do, so honestly our daily calorie intake should be pretty even. At that calorie level you can lose 1-2 pounds a week, which is a pretty ideal rate for weight loss! You don't want to lose any faster than that because it can have negative impacts on your body and you are also a lot more likely to gain it back.
So my best advice for you would be to eat more, make sure you are logging everything accurately, and be patient! You will see results. Feel free to add me as a friend if you have any questions or just want friends on here
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I started out about the same weight as you. I stuck to it daily at 1200 calories and no exercise and in 6months I was down 30. But it takes commitment and focus, everyone is different. Oh by the way I ate every night some sort of frozen desert mostly in the form of icecream. It can be done. Good luck, and remember one step at a time.0
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Oh and I forgot to give you this link. Read the whole thing, it's worth it and it will probably answer any questions you have!
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants0 -
Yep, I'm pretty sure you're overestimating your calories if you're thinking that day is 1200 calories. And why is your tea 400 calories? Dang!
Tea is a saying 'evening meal' here in the UK!!!!!!!!!! why do people keep getting confused. What do you mean over estimating ? So i am i eating more than 1200 cals??
In the US which is where some of us are from we are not in the habit of calling our evening meal "tea"...we call it dinner...supper...
When I think of having "tea" it brings to mind a British custom of afternoon drinking of actual tea accompanied by some type of "biscuit".
I am sure that some of the terms that we use in America might confuse you...we should all try to be a little more tolerant and understanding of each others cultural differences.0 -
OP, you do realize that there are people all over the world using MFP, primarily Americans. Not everyone knows what "Tea" means in the UK. No need to flip out.0
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I would say, about 6 weeks to lose 11 pounds.
Seriously, you ARE losing weight. I don't think you're doing it the right way (too little food, too much exercise, eventually you will stall out) but a rate of almost 2 pounds per week is considered excellent by most people.0 -
It's also well over 1,200 calories unless it's a jacket potato the size of your thumb.
umm my potatoe cals are 150 from asda!!
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My jackets from Asda are at least three times that!0
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