BMI and pounds per week

EaglesFan521

So I know everyone is different but I know that I saw a post somewhere and of course I can't find it now, that told what your BMI should be to lose 2 pounds per week, 1.5 pounds, 1 pound etc. I wasn't sure if anyone knows what I am talking about or if you can help me out. I was pretty sure that if your BMI was over 32 than 2 was safe but i wasn't sure about after that. Thanks ahead of time :happy:

EmilyJ1979

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sexygenius

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galvestongal

There is one like that on WebMD. Tells you what your target should be. And information on weight, body shape, etc. It is called the BMI Calculator Plus.

http://www.webmd.com/diet/calc-bmi-plus

janalayn

Do you mean BMR ... BMI is body mass index. BMR is basal metabolic rate.

kadye

I think it's basically that if you have more to lose, maybe a BMI of over 32, then it was safe to have more of a calorie deficit. If your BMI is larger, you can safely have a 2000 cal deficit and thus be on a plan for a 2lb loss per week. If you have less to lose, that big of a deficit is not healthy. I think I read that somewhere, I'm not sure if it was on here though.

taletreader

You are probably referring to this post: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/61706-guide-to-calorie-deficits .

chuckanderson

As far as lean body mass retention goes - here are the guidelines most use.

Over 20% bodyfat = safe to lose 2.0 lbs / week

15-20% bodyfat = 1.5 lbs / week
10-15 % = 1.0 lb / week
Below 10%.... it's gonna be tough and slow. Most people just recomp.

rileysowner

As far as lean body mass retention goes - here are the guidelines most use.

Over 20% bodyfat = safe to lose 2.0 lbs / week

15-20% bodyfat = 1.5 lbs / week
10-15 % = 1.0 lb / week
Below 10%.... it's gonna be tough and slow. Most people just recomp.

Where did you get those numbers?

EaglesFan521

That Link was exactly what i was talking about!!! AHH you have saved the day!!!! thank you!!!