Lose 30pds. In 3 months????

jayz_gal2004 · May 2014

Is it possible to lose 20-30 pds. In 3 months? I plan to hit the gym hard, swim, and skate. Also, I will be dieting along with it. Anyone had success with weight loss through circuit training at the gym?

Taiser · May 2014

I lost about 65 lbs in three months but that was a drastic change in my diet and workouts routine, so yeah it's possible! Six days a week with 1.5 hours of weights followed by one hour of cardio is what it took me so 30 is certainly doable... Just depends on how much you want it!

JessicaGray88 · May 2014

hey all, so far ive lost 8 pounds and have been here for almost a month! id like to work towards that 30 in 3 so if any one would like inspiration, Motivational discussions and do it together Add me!

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psych101 · May 2014

what happens after 3 months?

gotolam · May 2014

Very possible. And honestly, not that hard. Go to the gym if you want. It's not a requisite for losing weight.

gotolam · May 2014

You switch to maintenance mode.

lewispwest · May 2014

I guess it depends what size you are now. I was 264lbs almost two months ago and I've lost nearly 24lbs in under 2 months because I had so much to lose.

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jayz_gal2004 · May 2014

Currently 5'8
174 pds

TavistockToad · May 2014

no, it would be unhealthy to try and lose 30lbs in 3 months... why the rush?

Chickee8586 · May 2014

What if you have the goal, but don't reach it in 3 months? Will that stop the journey?

I'm not saying don't have a goal, but accept that life is just life and sometimes it doesn't go according to plan. Set yourself a goal, but don't put a time limit on it. See where you end up in 3 months and just know that you would be farther along to reaching your goal than you are today.

Good luck.

Francl27 · May 2014

Cut a limb?

fairygirlpie9 · May 2014

This. You can only do what your body will allow you to do. The closer to your goal weight the harder it will be. Is it possible? - yes but is it a wise idea? That will depend on how you go about it - cutting your calories too drastically or exercising too much may get you the results in the short term but in the long term you want that weight to come off slowly with as little muscle loss as possible. My advice would be to go here: http://scoobysworkshop.com/weight-loss-meal-planner/ be honest about your activity level and eat/exercise at the recommended levels to lose a healthy amount of weight.

120by30 · May 2014

At your current weight, no, I don't think it's possible unless you do something really extreme. But please don't eat at a 1000 calorie deficit everyday! You could realistically shoot for a pound per week for a month maybe. But you'd probably need to change it to .5 pound per week after that.

ErinMcMom · May 2014

It's possible. I've lost 22 pounds in just over 2 months. I started at 178. I eat 1330 calories per day (MFP's suggestion based on my activity level at 2 pounds loss) and I eat back almost all of my exercise calories (so usually about 1500 to 1600 calories per day).

That being said... I did this to win a "biggest loser" contest at work and I think I'll win (I'm excited about that) but I am even more excited about dropping down to the "1 lb per week" setting on MFP once the contest ends on June 6th! Hurrah for more calories!

Edited to add: Yes I know that this isn't the "recommended" weight loss per week for me, yes I will be switching back to a more appropriate amount soon. I wouldn't want to eat at this level for much longer than 2 months when I could eat so much more and still lose.

bizgirl26 · May 2014

You should be aiming closer to 0.5 pounds a week . No more than 1 pound a week as you are not obese.

Iishasears84 · May 2014

I did. Started taking my life seriously on March 9. I have lost 33 pounds to date. No gimmicks not magic pills. Cutting calories and hitting the gym everyday. I am not doing anything really but cardio.

Branstin · May 2014

Please read this link. There are additional references at the bottom of the page:

http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/weight-loss/expert-answers/fast-weight-loss/faq-20058289

Here is a great place to start:

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

maz504 · May 2014

Eh - I've lost right under 20 lbs in 4 months, without ever feeling deprived or hangry or like I'm on a "diet." The tortoise wins the race :happy:

thavoice · May 2014

Depending how on much you need to lose.
After 7 weeks on alternate day fasting I am at 27 lbs so it is doable.

MBrothers22 · May 2014

Your last 30 pounds? No. Your deficit would likely be too large and dangerous to maintain for 3 months.

gotolam · May 2014

Can you point out to me where I'm "constantly posting" for quick fixes? I'd really like to know. The OP asked a straightforward question. I answered it. My answer is correct. Physiologically, it is not hard for you to lose 20-30 lbs in 3 months. Whether she "should" do it is something that I trust she can answer for herself. Calling someone absurd and reckless is probably not the way to establish yourself as having a very open mind.

I started out at her weight at 183. I dropped to 150 in less than three months. So the answer is yes, it is very possible. The part about it being "not that hard" I will admit is an opinion based on my own experience. I am allowed to have an opinion, yes?

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Aaron_K123 · May 2014

20-30 pounds or 20-30 pounds of fat? I do not think at your current height and weight you could lose 20-30 pounds of just fat (ie healthy weight loss) in 3 months. You might be able to lose 20-30 pounds in 3 months but it will be a mix of fat, muscle and bone density (ie not healthy weight loss).

I think you could probably lose 15 pounds. I've lost about 14 pounds in 3 months and my starting weight to goal weight is actually a similar range as yours. That would be the 1-1.5 pounds per week range.

martinel2099 · May 2014

Looking at your current height and weight "Currently 5'8 174 pds" I wouldn't recommend taking this so quickly. You basically want to lose 2.5 lbs per week over the course of 3 months and health experts do not recommend going over 2 lbs per week. You might notice a bigger drop when you first start working out due to loss of water weight but to lose 2.5 lbs consistently is going to be tough and not worth it and you will probably give up.

What are you going to learn after dropping weight that quickly anyway? Other than you have to starve to look beautiful? Better plan, set your weight loss goal to .5 to 1 lb per week on average and eat all the food you currently enjoy. If you only lost 1 lb per week that would be 48 lbs per year and you can do it while still eating regular food. You'll look better, it'll be easier and you'll develope healthy eating and exercise habits for life.

jayz_gal2004 · May 2014

Thanks! I will aim for 15pds. and see where I am. I am a school teacher and I want to lose a noticeable amount of weight prior to next school year. Thank you for the positive feedback. I just wanted info. from more experienced dieters ;0)

gotolam · May 2014

Answer the question. Where have I posted a "quick fix?"

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MityMax96 · May 2014

highly possible...yes
Advisable?? no

Then you have to worry about the yo-yo effect....cause doing that could be pretty drastic for you
So if you have a bad day, that could turn into a bad week and then a bad month....
And you put back on the weight.

Slow and steady.

gotolam · May 2014

Once again, in which of those posts am I advising a "quick fix" that is "absurd and reckless?" All you did was link previous posts I've made that disagree with your world view. If you're going to call somebody out, be ready to have a discussion on the topic instead of crying "go away."

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