Is this a reasonable weight loss goal?

jolie123
jolie123 Posts: 30
edited September 28 in Health and Weight Loss
Hey pals. :)
So tomorrow is the start of a new month. And I'm really motivated right now and super excited to start shedding pounds.
My goal is to lose 8 pounds by June 30th. So it would be like 2 pounds a week.
THEN, my next goal is to lose 6 more pounds by July 22nd, which is my bday.. and my friend's quinceanera is the next day, July 23 (which I will be participating in and really wanna look good in my "dama's" dress.)
Sooooo in total, I will be aiming to lose 14 pounds in about 52 days ( the healthy way, of course.).
Do you think this is possible, and reasonable enough?
Thanks so much in advance for your help.
:)

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  • Purplebunnysarah
    Purplebunnysarah Posts: 3,252 Member
    It really depends on what your starting weight is. If you've got a lot to lose, it can come off really quickly. If you're close to a healthy weight, it's going to take longer most likely.
  • jolie123
    jolie123 Posts: 30
    It really depends on what your starting weight is. If you've got a lot to lose, it can come off really quickly. If you're close to a healthy weight, it's going to take longer most likely.


    I'm at 144 right now, and would like to get to 130. But maybe I'll just aim for like 135 or so. Thanks :)
  • kdao
    kdao Posts: 265
    It's totally possible. You can do it :happy: Good luck!
  • mandie26
    mandie26 Posts: 59
    I agree...it really depends on how small you are already. Bigger people can easily lose 2lbs a week, but for smaller people, even flawless diet & exercise might only lead to a 1lb/week loss (if you're doing the healthy way and not eating less than 1200cals/day). What's your current weight?
  • jolie123
    jolie123 Posts: 30
    It's totally possible. You can do it :happy: Good luck!

    Thank you! :happy:
  • Pebble321
    Pebble321 Posts: 6,423 Member
    At your weight that may be a bit ambitious, but if you eat a healthy amount of good food (1200 net cals min) and do some regular exercise, you should lose enough to have you feeling great by your birthday :)
  • jolie123
    jolie123 Posts: 30
    I agree...it really depends on how small you are already. Bigger people can easily lose 2lbs a week, but for smaller people, even flawless diet & exercise might only lead to a 1lb/week loss (if you're doing the healthy way and not eating less than 1200cals/day). What's your current weight?
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    I'm at 144, so yeah I think it might be a little harder... but I will definitely try! :D
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