Looking to lose 50 lbs in 3 months

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  • itsjustdawn
    itsjustdawn Posts: 1,073 Member
    My current weight is 220 i am 27 and i am getting married july 4 i want to lose 50-70 lbs, i know nothing about exercise or dieting i am looking for some peoples stories and maybe some tips or an exercise routine i can do that will help me

    Sorry but there is no quick fix you would need to lose just over 3lbs a week to lose 50lbs by the end of June, if you think you can do then go for it but remember the slower it comes off the longer it will stay off.
    I suggest following a strict 1200 calorie a day diet or whatever is recommended for you from MFP and exercise 5 times a week high intensity speak to someone about the types or level of exercise that will help you achieve your goal but more importantly is safe for you. Don't do any crash diets as the weight will always come back on and more with it and please dont take diet pills they dont work and are unsafe.
    If you are really determined follow the diet plan on here cut out bad foods as in whatever is your weakness mine being bread and savory foods so I've cut down and alcohol if you drink it...have a treat every now and again something small just so you dont feel you are not enjoying the healthy eating plan and best of luck !

    This isn't good advice either. 1200 is too low for her weight.
  • LoopsLinn
    LoopsLinn Posts: 17 Member
    My current weight is 220 i am 27 and i am getting married july 4 i want to lose 50-70 lbs, i know nothing about exercise or dieting i am looking for some peoples stories and maybe some tips or an exercise routine i can do that will help me

    Sorry but there is no quick fix you would need to lose just over 3lbs a week to lose 50lbs by the end of June, if you think you can do then go for it but remember the slower it comes off the longer it will stay off.
    I suggest following a strict 1200 calorie a day diet or whatever is recommended for you from MFP and exercise 5 times a week high intensity speak to someone about the types or level of exercise that will help you achieve your goal but more importantly is safe for you. Don't do any crash diets as the weight will always come back on and more with it and please dont take diet pills they dont work and are unsafe.
    If you are really determined follow the diet plan on here cut out bad foods as in whatever is your weakness mine being bread and savory foods so I've cut down and alcohol if you drink it...have a treat every now and again something small just so you dont feel you are not enjoying the healthy eating plan and best of luck !

    TOTALLY AGREE! Arranging all the wedding plans can become very stressful, adding major weight loss will add to that stress, You don't want to set yourself up for failure. Stick to the MFP recomended calorie intake it works!! Good Luck and congrats. x
  • itsjustdawn
    itsjustdawn Posts: 1,073 Member
    Surely a troll? Nobody could seriously think that they could lose 50lbs in 3 months, could they?

    Also, anyone with a brain in their head will learn that 800 calories a day is a bad idea about a day after starting.

    When you joined MFP it will have set goals for you. Follow them.

    Seriously my first thought was TROLL
  • itsjustdawn
    itsjustdawn Posts: 1,073 Member
    My current weight is 220 i am 27 and i am getting married july 4 i want to lose 50-70 lbs, i know nothing about exercise or dieting i am looking for some peoples stories and maybe some tips or an exercise routine i can do that will help me

    Sorry but there is no quick fix you would need to lose just over 3lbs a week to lose 50lbs by the end of June, if you think you can do then go for it but remember the slower it comes off the longer it will stay off.
    I suggest following a strict 1200 calorie a day diet or whatever is recommended for you from MFP and exercise 5 times a week high intensity speak to someone about the types or level of exercise that will help you achieve your goal but more importantly is safe for you. Don't do any crash diets as the weight will always come back on and more with it and please dont take diet pills they dont work and are unsafe.
    If you are really determined follow the diet plan on here cut out bad foods as in whatever is your weakness mine being bread and savory foods so I've cut down and alcohol if you drink it...have a treat every now and again something small just so you dont feel you are not enjoying the healthy eating plan and best of luck !

    TOTALLY AGREE! Arranging all the wedding plans can become very stressful, adding major weight loss will add to that stress, You don't want to set yourself up for failure. Stick to the MFP recomended calorie intake it works!! Good Luck and congrats. x


    It's actually MFP's daily NET, not intake.
  • tennisdude2004
    tennisdude2004 Posts: 5,609 Member
    My current weight is 220 i am 27 and i am getting married july 4 i want to lose 50-70 lbs, i know nothing about exercise or dieting i am looking for some peoples stories and maybe some tips or an exercise routine i can do that will help me

    Sorry but there is no quick fix you would need to lose just over 3lbs a week to lose 50lbs by the end of June, if you think you can do then go for it but remember the slower it comes off the longer it will stay off.
    I suggest following a strict 1200 calorie a day diet or whatever is recommended for you from MFP and exercise 5 times a week high intensity speak to someone about the types or level of exercise that will help you achieve your goal but more importantly is safe for you. Don't do any crash diets as the weight will always come back on and more with it and please dont take diet pills they dont work and are unsafe.
    If you are really determined follow the diet plan on here cut out bad foods as in whatever is your weakness mine being bread and savory foods so I've cut down and alcohol if you drink it...have a treat every now and again something small just so you dont feel you are not enjoying the healthy eating plan and best of luck !

    This isn't good advice either. 1200 is too low for her weight.

    Simple - For calorie count follow the MFP guidelines.

    Eating too much of a deficit will actually hinder your weight loss goals.
  • expoduck
    expoduck Posts: 59
    My advice? Sensible weight loss and a good corset! :drinker:
  • LoopsLinn
    LoopsLinn Posts: 17 Member
    Hi Janieboo,

    50 - 70lbs in 3 months could be a little unhealthy but it's not that long of a period of time so dw gurl it'll be all good, i'll help you out start off aggressive. you could try dropping your calories straight to about 800 a day. eat whatever you want but only 800 calories worth of it then that's it. drink only water try and get everything low sodium aswell and you should probably walk for about 45 minutes a day at a solid pace and you'll be on the right path to losing close to 70lbs before your big day!!! :D xD

    Good luck babe
    God Bless u xo <3

    Very bad advice dont listen !!

    Truly bad advice. Unhealthy. Unrealistic. Do this and after two days you will binge like crazy because you are starving.

    We need our calories for energy, especially if working out everyday..... you'll become tired, fatigued,lethagric resulting in low motivation, low self esteem and burn out. Follow MFP advice stick to recomended intake and enjoy the weightloss and the wedding planning. You will look stunnning on your big day > x
  • FindingMyPerfection
    FindingMyPerfection Posts: 702 Member
    My name is Jan and I am new to this site. I would say ignore all rude and condescending messages. Its all a mind thing - you can lose weight if you are determined. Lose weight by being sensible and eating healthy food and going for a brisk walk every day, pushing a pushchair uphill will make it more effective!( If you have a young child) Certainly count calories to guide you and weigh your food. Plan ahead so that you have always got something you can eat when you get hungry. Make shopping lists for a week ahead. All this works for me. 1200 calories is a good amount to aim at.
    I am a granny and have been overweight for most of my life. I am now trying to get healthy as I don't want diabetes etc. Good luck !

    Sound advice Jan.

    Welcome. Newbie myself.
    Please don't think the metabolism and needs of a granny are in any way the same as a young woman's! You know nothing about her and give her a cal target? This is not responsible, and in some cases can be harmful. Please just don't!

    I'm sure the OP will be following the calories set out by MFP - Sound advice was the healthy food and being active stuff.

    I think I have set out my stall on my post above!

    After all doesn't everybody know about the energy balance equation?
    The bolded is a dangerous assumption, especially when the op has unreasonable goals.

    Sorry it was a tongue in cheek remark.

    Aimed back at you - for the assumption of not understanding metabolic rates!!!
    Sorry, but I will assume people are less informed, till they show otherwise. :flowerforyou:
  • tgabmac
    tgabmac Posts: 46 Member
    First of all welcome and congratulations on your big day. Though it's really ambitious, it it not necessarily possible. Fast weight loss is 10 pounds a month (and this can be extreme). Most of the initial weight will be water weight. Also, the scale is just a number. For weeks, my numbers would not go down, but my inches did. Just aim for healthy eating and resistance training instead. NEVER EVER EVER eat below 1200 calories. Your body will go into starvation and you will be stuck in a rut. Eat a good amount of protein to stay full...

    AND REMEMBER

    You are getting married! They obviously love you for who you are. Don't let the scale make you forget that!
  • LoopsLinn
    LoopsLinn Posts: 17 Member
    Yes, MFP recomended Daily Net..........Thank you:wink:
  • pauljones838
    pauljones838 Posts: 2
    strarting weight 236 11b curttent weight 224 llb target 168 llb 56 llb too go
  • bio_fit
    bio_fit Posts: 307 Member
    Surely a troll? Nobody could seriously think that they could lose 50lbs in 3 months, could they?

    People are bombarded with advertising for supplements that will allow you to "lose 10lb in a week!" and so-and-so celebrity diet that "melts fat in less than a month" and other such insane claims. It is so prevalent, I am really not surprised people seriously believe them.
  • Llamedos1960
    Llamedos1960 Posts: 78
    Just one little point that no one else has commented.

    When you're really stressed with all the wedding arrangements take care with snacking. It's easy to snack too much without realising it. Try to ask yourself if you are really hungry or just snacking through stress.

    Good luck with the wedding. I'll have been married 27 years on your wedding day! :flowerforyou:
  • tennisdude2004
    tennisdude2004 Posts: 5,609 Member
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    I'm sure the OP will be following the calories set out by MFP - Sound advice was the healthy food and being active stuff.

    I think I have set out my stall on my post above!

    After all doesn't everybody know about the energy balance equation?
    [/quote]
    The bolded is a dangerous assumption, especially when the op has unreasonable goals.
    [/quote]

    Sorry it was a tongue in cheek remark.

    Aimed back at you - for the assumption of not understanding metabolic rates!!!
    [/quote]
    Sorry, but I will assume people are less informed, till they show otherwise. :flowerforyou:
    [/quote]

    Ditto! :tongue:

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