6lbs in four weeks ??

eamconnor

When you're thinking about actual fat lost, remember that it's a net number. You likely lost more than six and added a bit of muscle. See, even better.

xjlishey1

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

DITTO! congratulations on your 6lbs

_Sally_

Yes, you are on track. I started MFP with a similar amount of weight to lose.

I lost 7.5 lbs my first month and 6 lbs my second month.

shoppie

That sounds good to me. I have been on here and working hard for just over 4 months, 22 weeks and you can see I have lost 28 lbs. Sometimes early on i lost 3 or even 4 lbs per week, in the last 6 weeks I have lost only 7 lbs it has felt very slow but I'm exercising more and turning fat to muscle so actually people have noticed the change more these last 6 weeks than before that. Its really not just the number on the scales that counts :flowerforyou:

SweetTeaBlossom

I was calorie counting incorrectly for 3 months and my weight loss stopped. I then got back on track and I've lost 12 pounds in 2 months. I've made peace with that fact that I'm not going to lose as quickly as some people here. I don't want to lose quickly because I don't want loose skin and I don't want to burnout from overdoing things. Slow and steady is the way to go.

nbeneby

You may be just like me! It takes a while for the pounds to show on the scale but I know I have lost inches! To motivate yourself : try measuring yourself in certain areas like your waist and thighs. Though my scale is not saying that much as yet, I know that my clothes are looser and I am looking better. Keep up the good work! :laugh:

pa_jorg

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!

What a great idea!

NovemberJune

i've lost an average of 1 lb per week. great job!

redheadmommy

I think that is a good start. I have been on MFP 7 weeks, and lost 7 lb, but I set 1 lb/ week loss calorie budget.
You are losing 1.5 lb/ week , which is great speed. Unless you are 300+ I do not think you should go any faster then this.

beckyinma

Slow and steady wins the race!

YES!

SavCal71

That's an EXCELLENT rate of loss.

I've been doing MFP (basically) since June 1 and have lost 10.7 pounds. So, 7.5 weeks. That's a rate of 1.43 pounds per week ...

donnatini

Sounds like a great accomplishment! See the positive side and it will help you to loose that next 6:)
I just joined and i hope that I can do what you just did. :bigsmile: