how long does it take to lose 20 pounds?

fawndevere

I understand that the rate of weight loss is different for everybody. I am 5'9 (or 176 cm), and 120 pounds. I am 18 and would like to lose about 20 pounds. Is this realistic or will it take very long for me to lose that much weight? Anybody else with the same situation? Thanks.

manicautumn

I don't think 100lbs is a healthy goal for a 5'9 woman. Can I ask why you're aiming for it?

fawndevere

I want to slim down my legs and face.

manicautumn

I want to slim down my legs and face.

Have you considered lifting weights and exercise to shape your legs?

BigT555

I don't think 100lbs is a healthy goal for a 5'9 woman. Can I ask why you're aiming for it?

i agree, thats a really low weight for your height. 130 lbs is the bottom of the "healthy range" for 5'9 females with small frames

Sued0nim

That really isn't a healthy target for your height - in fact you are already as low as you should be for your health

If you want to shape up your legs try weight lifting

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Kalikel

Putting aside the fact that it is an unhealthy weight, it will take a long time.

The more fat you have, the easier it is to lose. You're already skinny, so it's going to be very difficult. You might also die before you get there.

TeaBea

I want to slim down my legs and face.

Have you considered lifting weights and exercise to shape your legs?

This^

You can't spot reduce (unfortunately)...I would love slimmer legs. Look into body recomposition........weights will help shape your body.

Laurenloveswaffles

I want to slim down my legs and face.

Have you considered lifting weights and exercise to shape your legs?

This^

You can't spot reduce (unfortunately)...I would love slimmer legs. Look into body recomposition........weights will help shape your body.

All this.

catic32

Don't focus on weight loss - focus on strength training. More muscle will give you more definition and probably the look you want

liekewheeless

Losing weight won't accomplish what you are looking for.

At 5' 9 you won't look any better at 100lb than you do now at 120lb. For toning and better overall body shape, lifting or other exercises that tone you muscles will get you much closer to what you're looking for. Toned muscles will tighten everything up.

kessler4130

An over weight person, 10 weeks easily, at your weight ....... it would take quite a while as you must be at a fairly low BF%.

lsapphire

You should talk to your doctor before you start this.

Philp0718

I want to slim down my legs and face.

Have you considered lifting weights and exercise to shape your legs?

This^

You can't spot reduce (unfortunately)...I would love slimmer legs. Look into body recomposition........weights will help shape your body.

All this.

Don't focus on weight loss - focus on strength training. More muscle will give you more definition and probably the look you want

Just added emphasis for these posts. I'm 5'4" and 120 is a low weight for me! Lift weights, do yoga and/or pilates to help shape your body, but stay healthy!

FatFreeFrolicking

First of all, at 5'9 and 120 lbs you are already significantly underweight. If you lose 20 lbs, you will honestly look like a skeleton.

Sounds like there might be some psychological issues going on that need to be addressed. Please seek help from a psychiatrist specializing in body dysmorphia, EDs, etc.

SkinnyGirlCarrie

as a woman who is 5'10" I would suggest you try the weight training thing...at the time i thought i was fat and was still a bit heavier than you. i now know that i just wasn't toned and that's why i thought i was fat (guess i was that "skinny fat" thing). if i could only go back to then with my mindset now lol...don't focus on the scale. get a good strength training thing going and see if that gets you where you want to be

EvilFeevil

I'm 5'1", petite and 100 lbs is *my* goal weight (that's what I weighed for years before I gained a buncha fat in my 30s so I know it's not too thin for my short self). You are 8 inches taller than me...you do *not* need to be 100 lbs. Even 120 sounds a bit low for someone of your height.

What you think is fat may just be skin, especially because you're young, your body could still be changing. I agree with those who say to talk to a doctor first; you just may have body dysmorphic disorder. Good luck to you.

RenewedRunner

FOREVER. :grumble:

or if you are not me, maybe a little less

fawndevere

thanks for all your suggestions, but whenever i look at the mirror, I just get the impression that I am fat and need to lose weight

LesliemarieAZ

Does anyone else smell a troll?

willrun4bagels

thanks for all your suggestions, but whenever i look at the mirror, I just get the impression that I am fat and need to lose weight

See a doctor/therapist.

willrun4bagels

Does anyone else smell a troll?

Little bit...

FatFreeFrolicking

thanks for all your suggestions, but whenever i look at the mirror, I just get the impression that I am fat and need to lose weight

It's called body dysmorphia. You need to seek psychiatric counseling for it.