6lbs in four weeks ??

Jess6385

I started MFP 4 weeks ago. I have lost 6lbs total. I have been reading several success stories and I was wondering what the others weight loss time frames were? I am happy about 6lbs in 4 weeks, but also bummed as well. I wish it was coming off faster... I have so far to go!

jennerationx

YOU LOST WEIGHT!!! To me, that is all that matters - the pounds coming off no matter how slow or how fast just so long as they come off and go away forever!!!!

iwillsoonbeslim

you're bummed about 6lbs in 4 weeks?! Wow! How much do you think you 'should' have lost in such a short time frame? x

RachelT14

I joined MFP 3 weeks ago and the 4lbs showing in my ticker i lost in the first week, nothing last week. I weigh in tomorrow so am not sure if i have lost again or not. 6lbs in 4 weeks sounds like a good amount to me, too much and i am worried it will go back on if that makes sense!

basschick

One pound a week is typical, so you're ahead of the game! You'll get there. Slow and steady wins the race!

MrsCon40

Just think of it this way... when it comes off slowly, it's more likely to stay off. :bigsmile:

brianna626

6 pounds in 4 weeks is awesome. You are on the right track for healthy weight loss.

dayzeerock

If you're ever discouraged with your loss, go to the supermarket, put six pounds of apples or some other fruit/veg in the scale and look at how much it is! When you can actually SEE how much you've lost, it definitely helps!

awal2069

That is AWESOME!! That is 6 lbs you do not have on your frame anymore, so be happy about it. 1 lb a week is supposed to be great, so you are doing just fine! Congrats and enjoy- keep it up!

sabulla

U r doing great!!!! Please, please do not get discouraged. I got discouraged a couple of times as well. Keep a positive outlook. I have lost 12 lbs in 9 weeks all while doing MFP. Just tell youself "YOU CAN AND YOU WILL DO IT!!"

kmjudge

I suggest taking measurements, that can be much more telling than poundage and will help not to rely on the scale as much. Exercising regularly builds muscle, which weighs more than fat, and if you're not doing your 8 glasses of water a day you could be retaining water. I changed my eating habits to making much healthier choices, and my workout routine, consistently going to the gym 3-4 times per week, and in two weeks I had dropped from a size 10 to an 8, but had only lost about 2-3 lbs.

nextstepsailing

Oh my gosh! Faster, noooooo

What about if you hit a plateau or you body started changing shaped because of exercise.

I am down a dress size and lost only 3 pounds.

This is for life - no this month

Smile. Good job,

tj

lallaloolly

that is more than a pound a week, which is A LOT. be proud of yourself. that is great. enjoy the loss.

if you want to successfully lose weight and keep it off, you must have some patience and persistence while you retrain your body and mind to enjoy healthy food, healthy choices, healthy exercise, etc. sustainable weight loss (0.5-1 pound per week) takes time. there is no healthy quick fix, so enjoy the fact that you are on track, losing weight, getting fit and seeing a difference. keep it up, and you will meet your goals!

Jess6385

You're right 6 lbs in 4 weeks is an accomplishment! I am still working on realizing that this weight took a while to pile on so its going to take awhile to get rid of

lablovr108

I've read that it is healthy to lose between 1-2 pounds a week if you want to sustain the weight loss. Sounds like you are doing great! Keep up the good work!

gwcurtis

You are doing great. I have been using myfitnesspal for 75 days and have lost 21 pounds. The app allows me to make informed eating choices and provides incentive to exercise. Targeting a loss of 2 pounds per week - but some weeks do not see any loss. This is all very simple, but had to do. Less calories consumed plus more calories burned equals weight loss. We can do this fast or slow or not at all, entirely up to us. I too wish this were faster and easier. But I know how to make it so, eat less and exercise more. Good luck. You are doing great!

Riebop

6 pounds in 4 weeks is awesome! I average 1/2 lb a week when I'm really trying hard.

pa_jorg

It's all in the attitude. A loss is a loss is a loss. Keep it up!

Wordrioter

Weight loss depends on so many things - how old you are, whether your male or female, what medications you may be taking, Also, are you petite? Average? Tall?

MFP recommends a minimum of 1500 a day for safety's sake, and that is based upon an average. You might want to check with your doctor if you would like to lose more quickly. The doctor might recommend fewer calories for you based on your age and activity, any health problems you may have, etc. Sometimes quicker results help keep you motivated when you are first starting to lose, especially when you have a significant amount of weight to drop.

For example, I am 59 and only 5'4" tall, and don't exercise a whole lot. I take vitamin/mineral supplements to make up for any nutrients I may be missing, and I am eating 1,000 calories a day with my doctor's blessing, I use the "plate method" for lunch and dinner. One half the plate is veggies, 1/4 of the plate is a whole grain, 1/4 of the plate is protein. For breakfast I eat oatmeal or other high fiber cereal with a serving of fruit and light soy milk (for calcium).

Another thing to ask yourself - how long did it take you to put on your excess weight? Try to be easier on yourself, and give yourself plenty of time to take it off. As others have said, it's coming off and not going on!

gelleebean44

First of all, Congrats on losing 6 lbs-that's awesome!

Don't be discouraged, you're on the right track and you're losing the weight at a healthy pace. I'm the kind of person who wants immediate results too, but I've learned that if I spent years of my life putting this weight on then I will likely need more than a couple weeks/mths to take this weight off (especially if I want to keep it off).

I started on MFP about 3 wks ago-along with exercising regularly , I've lost 11 lbs. I've believe this number is high now b/c I lost alot of water weight PLUS I've heard people say they lost the first initial #'s quickly when they had alot of weight to lose vs. someone who is losing 10-15 lbs. Don't know if this is true but I guess I'll see as the weeks/mths go by. I started at 227 lbs (and I'm 5'8") so I have a ways to go. I lost 7#s the first week, 4#s the 2nd week...I accept that the #s lost will not be as high every week, but I'm definitely seeing results in inches lost (so far almost 6 inches!)

I'd like to suggest you take measurements regularly-I've read on MFP (& seen pix) of many people who haven't lost much weight but their bodies have completely transformed due to the inches lost. Also, take "Before/During" pics regularly (once a mth or same day every week, doesn't matter). This has been a great motivational tool for myself so far. If you have a smartphone, download the Photowall app-it's amazing to see the before/during pix side-by-side to really see the fruits of your labour!

Keep up the great work....you're headed in the right direction! *thumbs up*

KarmaxKitty

General thing i've found is that the more weight you have to lose, the faster it comes off. But your lose was actually pretty quick believe it or not. As you keep losing, the losses slow down eventually, but just remember that the scale IS NOT always your friend. It's alright to have a love affair with you clothes and/or a tape measure to show true progress BEYOND weight. Great job on your progress!!!

eamconnor

I've lost nine pounds in five months here and I'm over the moon happy. (I know that's extreme, but still...) It's staying off. Every day you don't gain it back is a victory. Congrats!

SueInAz

Slow and steady wins the race, as they say. Besides, losing it slowly will not only help you to keep it off, you'll have a diminished risk of ending up with a lot of loose skin when you've met your goal.

BBBgettingfit

I think it's great! I have lost only 5 pounds in about 16 weeks, so you're way ahead of me

marquesajen

Everyone is different. 6lbs is great

I've lost 5.2 in two weeks, but I have no doubt that it will slow down at some point, but it might stay the same. Who knows? Some people only lose .5 or 1 pound a week. It takes time, but have confidence!

If you're unhappy, maybe change up your workouts a bit. For example, I sometimes do 10-15 jumping jacks randomly without logging it. I just do little things to keep me going throughout the day, instead of sitting in my chair all day.

Good luck!

mrsjohnson75

I think its great. Its coming off slowly and you'll keep it off. As long as you average a loss.. you are WINNING:flowerforyou:

Congrats

catmom2cj

I know how you feel. It has taken me 10 weeks to lose 11 pounds. I just try to keep reminding myself that this is a lifestyle change and not a race. Just keep a positive attitude about it. Keep up the good work.

minnie86

I also lost 6 lbs in 4 weeks. I had hoped to lose 10, but I know realize that the most important thing is that I am doing it in a healthy way and I'm only moving forward. I know how you feel, but you are doing an amazing job. 6 lbs is almost equivalent to a 21,000 calorie deficit! It's amazing that you were able to restrict your diet by that much. keep it up!

minnie86

I also lost 6 lbs in 4 weeks. I had hoped to lose 10, but I know realize that the most important thing is that I am doing it in a healthy way and I'm only moving forward. I know how you feel, but you are doing an amazing job. 6 lbs is almost equivalent to a 21,000 calorie deficit! It's amazing that you were able to restrict your diet by that much. keep it up!

aubry87

If you're ever discouraged with your loss, go to the supermarket, put six pounds of apples or some other fruit/veg in the scale and look at how much it is! When you can actually SEE how much you've lost, it definitely helps!

This is a wonderful idea!!! I may do that this weekend!!

RickinNH

Six pounds is 24 sticks of butter. You had 24 STICKS OF BUTTER hanging off of you that are now gone, gone, gone.