i have 5 months to loss 80-100 lbs { help } any ideas

TeaBea

I would like to loss 80-100 lbs by end of july. my family is planning a vaction to the beach and I want to feel and look better then what I do now so im open to ideas {help}

I'm not sure if anyone has done the math yet...................reality check

5 months x 30 days = 150 days

1 pound = 3,500 calories x 80 pounds = a required 280,000 calorie DEFICIT

280,000 / 150 = 1,867 calorie deficit EVERY day.

Edit.........bad math!!. If your TDEE was 3,067 calories & you eat 1200 .....yes, you can do it. This is a whole lot of TDEE for a woman of short stature. Keep in mind a really large deficit will result in more (and more) muscle loss as you get closer to goal.

morehealthymatt

yeah, giver yourself 12 months.

Iknowsaur

Hahahahaha.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA.
No /:

I wish I lived in your magical dream world.

likitisplit

This goal sounds so much like my own. I recently relocated and now have friends who are breaking their necks to turn my new destination into a vacation spot. My goal is to not be fat( or as fat) before they start rolling in. This new body I have isn't necessarily the body of my dreams and I'm ready to do what it takes to shed it. Every day is a new challenge but I think I'm getting on track. My goal is also to lose 80 to the 100 pound range. I know that sounds like a hell of a lot of weight in a short amount of time but I gained a hell of a lot of weight in a short amount of time so why wouldn't I be able to shed it? Can you imagine how good you would feel after reaching a goal of even 50? Let alone 80-100. You'd/we'd be walking on air. In my opinion it's more unhealthy to gain that much than it is to lose it. I say go for it and you can do it! Hopefully we can encourage each other. This site seems to be a great tool. Good Luck!!

Actually, over and above nutritional deficiencies that can result from extreme dieting, rapid weight loss can strain the heart.

mellemelle84

That is not sustainable weight loss. In five months you should be aiming for more like 50 lbs, Maximum.

ANEWHONEY67

I agree with most on here as well. I can say that my husband has lost 71 pounds since September 30, 2013 with ALOT of hard work (eats only healthy foods..nothing processed) and goes to the gym twice a day. With that being said women do lose weight way different than men but you can lose quite a bit within that time frame.. But do it for yourself.. be happy with 1-2 lbs per week and you'll keep it off :-) Best wishes!

cebreisch

I'm not saying you can't do it, but I'm worried about what's going to happen when your body revolts against you for making such radical changes to try to get 80-100 pounds gone by July. Trust me: It will happen.

It took me about 8 months to lose 80 pounds. It took a lot of strong-willed determination to do it too, and I did stumble - A LOT.

Best suggestions I can make are:
Drink LOTS of water
Increase your Fiber intake - I get chocolite protein bars from www.healthsmartfoods.com
Increase your protein intake - focus on protein, the fats/carbs will take care of themselves

Do what you can to improve yourself, and don't focus solely on the scale.....make sure you take measurements too.

bevfazio

Definitely talk to the people that have had a great success story already. They are obviously doing it right!

mstary75

I have been where you are and to be completely honest, there is no healthy way to lose (and keep off) that much weight in such a short amount of time. HOWEVER, watch the documentary "Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead". In the film, they outline a 60 day juice fast, that when paired with exercise could help you get close. I recommend you talk to your doctor first. I understand the struggle associated with weight loss. in 2005 I weighed 360 lbs. I just weighed in at 237. Long term weight control is possible, but there are right and wrong ways to do it. We trained ourselves to be out of shape, and it took a long time to do it. You would have to expect that it will take an equally long time to retrain ourselves to live a healthy lifestyle. Be patient. Exercise, eat healthy and don't be afraid to "cheat" on your diet. The equation is simple, burn more calories than you take in.

Good Luck,

Matt

judyde

280,000 / 150 = 9,333 calorie deficit EVERY day.

280,000 / 150 = 1,866.66 calorie deficit every day. But the point is the same - this is nearly impossible.

TeaBea

280,000 / 150 = 9,333 calorie deficit EVERY day.

280,000 / 150 = 1,866.66 calorie deficit every day. But the point is the same - this is nearly impossible.

Yep - fixed.....don't know what my fingers were doing :embarassed:

Lesa_Sass

You can get one heck of a good start for your family vacation next year.

Hang in there, you can do this. I think you are going to be super pleased with the 40 that you do drop by then.

:flowerforyou:

tapirfrog

I'm sorry, hon, but no. All you'll do is make yourself feel worse. Listen to the wise people on here who are telling you to take the long view, and love yourself enough to rock your vacation anyway.

jrobinson143

I think if you lose that much weight in 5 months it may be done in an unhealthy weight. The best weight loss is 1-2lbs a week. That would give you around 40 lbs.

^^^This.

But you can keep going & lose the rest after your vacation.

Read this: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

Agreed ^^^^ if you TRUELY want to lose it then let it come off in a healthy manner where you work out and eat right. Otherwise you will put it back on after this vacation and possibly pack on more. For me personally, i did an overhaul on my family's eating, exercise, and mindset when it came to eating. Make it a life change. I say this to friends all the time who critize me for "eating so healthy" now that I've reached a healthy place, it's too much work to do it over and over and over again.

17ChargerGirl17

If you lose 10lbs a month that is still under your 80-100, but it can be done. When I first started out I ate my calories and did cardio almost every day and I lost between 9-12 lbs a month. And there was nothing unhealthy about it. And I don't have saggy skin either.

reneckie73

I agree. I lost 10 lbs in 1 week just eating green vegetables, protein, a serving here or there of walnuts or Almonds. I also monitor my eating habits, blood pressure, and blood glucose with the assistance of a nutritionist. I am not saying that I will lose 10 lbs a week, but it is a great start. I will start incorporating exercise within the next week. Also, I increased my mobility getting anywhere from 15k to over 20k steps a day. The more I do, the easier it is becoming. Losing that much weight in that time span is possible, but I would do the right thing, eat right, ask for help, do the research for your body and blood type, and take one meal at a time. Any weight loss the proper way is better than no weight loss at all.

leaner426

Bravo to you for wanting to get in shape and for starting early. Everyone here wants you to succeed, so please do not view the comments negatively. If you try to lose too much too quick you can overstress your body and set yourself up for other problems. It looks like you have kids, so start on a healthy diet the family can follow, model for them what you want them to do, and start an exercise program you love. If you really want to lose the 80 pounds, then I agree with the others that you should work with a doctor and a nutrition expert.

What I like about this site is that I can focus on things like getting my fiber up and sugar levels down so I don't obsess about the weight loss. The side benefit is that I'm learning to eat and live healthier. Consider that as a goal instead and by summer, however much you've lost I guarantee you will feel better and look better.

mahasan1

10 lbs a month is def doable in a healthy way, as long as you don't reduce your calories to extreme lows. Give up sodas and all the lovely white things we all love to eat, white rice, white breads, white sugars, white creams and additives. Try to eat more clean and less processed foods, find the inner chef that you can be to yourself and post your cool foodie pics(I love that). And it motivates you to eat more healthier than the day before. Because I am a short 5' tall person, I limit myself to 1200-1400 calories per day, but I also try to get steps in, housework, riding bike with kids, throwing football or playing soccer with them, and doing many youtube videos to keep my booty dancin' and a shaking. Moving your body for an hour a day for 5-6 days a week AND eating healthy(whether its 3 meals/2 snacks a day or Five mini meals or however you spread it out, try not to eat after 6:30 or 7pm). 8-10 glasses of fruit water, squeezed lemon or whatever you prefer will help flush your system of toxins also. Eat more green veggies and try not to drink bottle juices(choose to juice your own fruit juice recipes, there are millions online).
I have almost gotten off 40 lbs and am quite new to myfitnesspal.com, but everything I mentioned above is how I did it in 8 months mostly. I am still working on it, I have 40 or more to go and hope to be with you on this journey to July and on the rest of the year. You can do it if you push yourself to do it and throw old habits OUT the window. Take pics and measurements and weigh once a week or once every two weeks to see your results. YOU can do this if you put your mind, body and soul into changing your inside thoughts that will lead to your outer beauty of health flowing ALL over that beach in July!
Good luck!

mahasan1

That is awesome on your huge weight loss of 109 lbs. WOW

mahasan1

If you lose 10lbs a month that is still under your 80-100, but it can be done. When I first started out I ate my calories and did cardio almost every day and I lost between 9-12 lbs a month. And there was nothing unhealthy about it. And I don't have saggy skin either.

AWESOME achievement, I hope I end up like you!!!!!

touchofamber

hey there you probably don't want to hear this but the first idea is accept the fact that if you lose that much in that little time you'll be right back by August. Consider not just looking good for the beach and work with what you have for now. Can you accept losing 50-60 instead? You would be surprised how AMAZING you look and feel. Don't listen to the lies that you have to be 100 lbs less to look good. Trust me I know what you feel so I am speaking from experience and with love!:flowerforyou:

williamshl10

In my first 2 weeks of losing weight I lost 11 pounds, so you may have a big bump in weight loss at the beginning, but it will eventually rest at 1-2 pounds a week. 4th week weigh in was 7 pounds lost on top of that and my mid week weigh in today was almost 2 pounds lost. So it is starting to slow down a bit, but I am keeping my calorie count low and trying my best to eat healthy and if I want some of my kid's cereal, I have it as a snack, one portion with my lovely, yummy awesome 30 calorie almond milk. That way I don't feel like I'm deprived of anything, I am just having what I want in managable portions and not all the time. You might get close to the 50 pound mark by beach time and you will feel so great. That is my determination, to feel great, look good and be healthy for my kids. My face is already looking thinner and everything fits so good that you don't even really care about the weight part. I am in a company Biggest Loser, so that is the only reason I am stepping on the scale

jimmason20

Excercise, eat right and keep a log, get PLENTY of rest and Water,Water and more Water. Stop putting numbers on yourself. Be happy with getting healthy so you can go to the beach for the next 30 yrs instead of worring about this year. If you stick to this plan the compliments you get at the beach from your family about how amazing you look far outweighs any number you can set for a goal!!!!!

Amanda_Gx6

I think you should reevaluate your time frame but none the less I've had a couple friends see success with the south beach diet.

UsedToBeHusky

It took me a year to lose 70 lbs and 3 years to get to goal.

I don't think you are being realistic.

FatFreeFrolicking

This is an unrealistic goal. You are only setting yourself up for failure and disappointment.

A realistic goal for 5 months would be 20-40 lbs.

Buy a food scale. Weigh everything you put in your mouth.

Log accurately.

Exercise 30 minutes a day (if you can).

AmyZ46

I have lost 76 since June 3rd ( 8 months) and I am just below 200 lbs now and it has slowed to a crawl - but I'm still so happy !!! Just do the best you can ,It's not a race its a lifestyle change . Yes , i know you'll hear that over and over again sorry ,but it's true . No matter how much you lose by then you will be so happy .

Are you exercising yet ? I exercised small three times a day when I started seriously like 10 minutes because that's all I could do . start there . eat right and you'll be on your way !


Amy


Good luck !

psych101

So what happens after the holiday? Planning to lose weight so fast is not healthy, nor is it sustainable.

momofGD

Is it possible yes. I started October 15, 2013 and have lost 77lbs as of this past Sunday. (four months) I exercise for a hour to hour and a half 6 days a week. I eat around 1600 calories a day mainly being veggies, fruit, and lean protein. I do still go out to eat occasionally and over indulge. My goal was never to loose this much weight this quickly. I have no time line. It is just the way it has happened. My body is just responding very well to what I am doing. Do I have loose skin...yes. Can it be covered up by a one piece suit or tankini....yes. Bikini...no. If you set your mind to it, it can be done. But don't do this just to look good for vacation. Do it to change your life and become an all around healthy well rounded person.

likitisplit

Here, I'll answer this a bit more than others who are trying to dissuade you from such a lofty goal. You can lose that much in a healthy and safe way.

First, it's called the Reverse Taper, which means you start with the lowest possible calories. That would be 1,000 calories a day. When consuming such a diet, it's important that your food is all clean. That means protein in the morning, vegetables in the afternoon, and protein and vegetables in the afternoon. As your waist line adjusts, increase calories. Roughly 100 calories for every 1 or 2 inches you need to lose, depending on how many inches you want to lose.

Don't just do cardio, but add resistance training so you can sculpt your body and turn it into a fat burning machine. The more muscle you have, the more calories your body burns at rest. Though not a huge amount, what's not talked about is how many more calories your body burns when active when you have muscle, which is far higher, and has a greater afterburn effect. I have dropped 32 pounds in the last 2 months. I'm up to eating 1,350 calories, have dropped 8 inches off my waist, increased my strength and muscle.

You need intense workouts. Try some beach body programs, or just study up on some HIIT workouts. A very basic and beginner one is 16 minute 50-10 workout. Pretty much, you do push-ups for 50 seconds, take a ten second break, do lunges for 50 seconds, take a ten second break, squats for 50 seconds, ten second break, and Plank for 50 seconds and ten second break. Repeat four times. This workout comes from the book Max Capacity Training, which has a website with a clock you can use. You can do any workouts in that structure. Run outright for 50 seconds, walk ten, walking lunges for 50 seconds, walk ten, two legged tuck jumps for 50 seconds, walk ten, burpee forward jump, walk ten.

Find a workout that works for you and follow it, push yourself and work hard. And even if you don't reach your goal, your body will be radically different.

Are you speaking from personal experience?