Is losing 15lbs in 6 weeks realistic?

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  • diannethegeek
    diannethegeek Posts: 14,776 Member
    You're missing the part where we're telling you that 2 lbs/week at your weight is unrealistic. That's too large of a deficit, and you've got about a 90% chance of a crash and burn happening at that deficit. I don't think you want to end up weighing MORE in 6 weeks than you do now because you couldn't stick to your deficit.

    I think the OP has decided to ignore anyone who's giving factual advice that she doesn't agree with.

    OP in 6 weeks you can expect to lose 3-6 pounds (I'm assuming some water weight loss in there). It may not be the big loss that you want. But I hope that you'll trust those of us who have crash dieted for an event when we tell you that it's better to do this the healthy way so that you look and feel as good as possible at your event instead of crash dieting and feeling lethargic and grumpy when you get there.

    That doesn't mean that you shouldn't get started, though. You can still make a difference. Set a reasonable goal. Start a resistance training routine (something like Stronglifts or New Rules of Lifting) and you can make changes to how your body looks and how you feel.

    This is my list of posts that I recommend for anyone new to the boards:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1235566-so-you-re-new-here
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819055-setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1234699-logging-accurately-step-by-step-guide
  • MBrothers22
    MBrothers22 Posts: 323 Member
    If you want to push it, go for 1lb per week. And that's the absolute most. You only want to lose 20 pounds total which would normally warrant a .5lb loss per week but 1lb per week could be attainable. I would say though after the 6 weeks go down to .5 lb, it'll be a ton easier to lose and easier to keep off.
  • AKNMHunt
    AKNMHunt Posts: 168 Member
    I have lost 12 in 5.5weeks, BUT I have 40ish overall to lose
  • jlynnm70
    jlynnm70 Posts: 460 Member
    It's not realistic to lose at that rate -

    Lose what you can realistically and exercise so that what you are losing is FAT and not muscle. It'll make a bigger difference in your clothes - and that is what people see.

    In 6 weeks time you should be able to lose some inches (I lost them the fastest at the beginning) even though the scale may not move much.

    Best of luck
  • oXGetFitBabeXo
    oXGetFitBabeXo Posts: 341 Member
    I think for now i'll aim for 8lbs in 6 weeks assuming 3 is already water weight factored in and see what happens from there.

    Also expecting to lose more inches than weight.

    Thanks all.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Negative comments will be deleted or reported.

    If you dont have anything nice to say then dont say it at all.
    telling you that your goals are unrealistic is positive in that we are trying to help you.

    Agreed!
  • JTick
    JTick Posts: 2,131 Member
    Negative comments will be deleted or reported.

    If you dont have anything nice to say then dont say it at all.

    Oh, so you have mod powers now to delete comments? This is also an unrealistic expectation.
  • delicious_cocktail
    delicious_cocktail Posts: 5,797 Member
    Negative comments will be deleted or reported.

    If you dont have anything nice to say then dont say it at all.

    Well in that case, it's a stupid and dangerous goal.
  • oXGetFitBabeXo
    oXGetFitBabeXo Posts: 341 Member
    I think for now i'll aim for 8lbs in 6 weeks assuming 3 is already water weight factored in and see what happens from there.

    Also expecting to lose more inches than weight.

    Thanks all.
  • aarnwine2013
    aarnwine2013 Posts: 317 Member
    I think you probably could but I would worry that you'll feel like crap. I want to lose the weight too and I keep thinking if I can just get to the 140s. I eat very little, workout and then feel like crap and super crabby!

    I've learned it's not worth it. The body is going to do what it is going to do.

    I encourage you to workout and eat right within your calories and keep at and let your body do what it needs to. Pushing too hard will not get you the results you crave, trust me I've tried.
  • oXGetFitBabeXo
    oXGetFitBabeXo Posts: 341 Member
    Sounds good.. let the magic work itself out!
  • pinkyfrazier
    pinkyfrazier Posts: 1
    That means 2.5 -3lbs lost per week. I think it's very realistic and I've done it before but with a very strict diet. I cut out tea, coffee, white sugars, white bread, no junk food or ice cream, no white potato. I only ate a small portion of meat but no fried foods, I substituted 1 meal for a protein shake, and I ate a lot of foods with fiber. Black beans and brown rice became a regular meal lol. I also worked out 3 times a week with cardio (switching it up from the treadmill, elliptical, or the bike) and some strength training. Good luck! Oh and lots of water!
  • Cranquistador
    Cranquistador Posts: 39,744 Member
    I think for now i'll aim for 8lbs in 6 weeks assuming 3 is already water weight factored in and see what happens from there.

    Also expecting to lose more inches than weight.

    Thanks all.
    that sounds much better...who cares about the number anyway if you are being good to your body. I dont know if you lift but weight training will have a nice impact on appearance.

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