Approximately how much should I lose?

MaiLinna

I know everyone is different, but there has to be an average of how much someone should lose during so many weeks comparative to their height and weight.

1. What should my goals be?
2. How quickly should I be losing this weight?
3. How do I increase the calories burned from my workouts without spending money?

My Stats:
Age: 23
Weight: 160 lbs.
Height: 5'6"
Calories burned: 50-100 at best for 30 minutes.

socioseguro

Hi

A quick calculations tells me your BMI is 25.8.

First goal would be to keep your body weight under 155 pounds. In the long run, you could try to reach 140 pounds

This link may be of help
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/912920-in-place-of-a-road-map-3-2013

Losing body weight will take you as long as it took you to gain the additional pounds. You did not get the extra pounds in one week or one month. Manage your expectations accordingly for a healthy lifestyle. This is a journey, not a destination.

Increase your calories burned by upping intensity and lifting weights. You will need to increase your protein intake.

Good luck in your journey

elyelyse

3. How do I increase the calories burned from my workouts without spending money?

No money required for exercise.
YouTube has TONS of videos available for all kinds of cardio.
If you want to strength train without buying equipment or joining a gym, research "bodyweight exercise".
You can also use household items as weights (water bottles for example, fill them to the weight you need....once I saw my sister lifting cans of paint lol...she's the definition of "no excuses")
Running is great, but not for everyone...If you want to get more out of walking, go somewhere that you can walk up inclines or stairs.
Not free but cheap: jump rope.

That should give you some ideas.

MaiLinna

I lift a back pack filled with books for weights. It's almost 15 pounds. Should I be counting the calories burned from lifting weights or should I just delete those and not even log them?

Helloitsdan

I know everyone is different, but there has to be an average of how much someone should lose during so many weeks comparative to their height and weight.

1. What should my goals be?
2. How quickly should I be losing this weight?
3. How do I increase the calories burned from my workouts without spending money?

My Stats:
Age: 23
Weight: 160 lbs.
Height: 5'6"
Calories burned: 50-100 at best for 30 minutes.

Depends on goal.
If you want to lose fat for summer and look good in a bikini, cut at a slight deficit while lifting weights to maintain lean muscle and losing fat.
Add HIIT 2x a week fro added fat loss, muscle retention.

Shoot for about 1/4-1/2 LB a week in fat and romance it off.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/974889-in-place-of-a-road-map-short-n-sweet

mschicagocubs

You're a pretty decent weight for your height.

Maybe lose like 10 lbs and then start weight lifting.

The way your body looks is a lot more important than the # that only you and your doctor see

MaiLinna

It doesn't sound bad but it looks bad. I get asked if I'm pregnant all the time, my thighs rub together, I have weird fat folds, my arms are so thick I have trouble wearing certain shirts...it's terrible.

ModernNerd

You're a pretty decent weight for your height.

Maybe lose like 10 lbs and then start weight lifting.

The way your body looks is a lot more important than the # that only you and your doctor see

Smart lady here, and that is why we are friends :flowerforyou:

Hey OP, congrats on taking the first step in taking back control of your fitness! I highly recommend you strive for a goal measurement or body fat percentage rather than a number on the scale. I know a lot of women reach their goal weight but find they're still disappointed with what that looks like. Start integrating heavy weight lifting into your routine as well as eating at a deficit, and I think you'll be happier with the results. Best of luck!