Realistically - How much weight could I lose by end of May?

Supremect

It depends on how dedicated and in control you are. Realistically you could lose 35lbs but since you weigh a little more maybe 40. That is roughly 2lbs a week. Me personally i do not like anything that cost money to lose weight. Maybe I am cheap lol but to each his own and whatever works for the individual. Ok back on topic. So to lose that amount of weight per week is not as difficult as you might think. You weight 210lbs so roughly you burn 2100 calories a day. Knock 500 calories and in 7 days you lost 1lb (3500cal=1lb). Do a little exercise and you are on your way. Also you mentioned in one of your replies that during the week it is a little difficult to go to class? Who says you have to go to class to lose. Do an exercise tape, walk around the block, dance at home. People have incredible routines on facebook. Just remember that this is what you have to want because if you don't want it- you aint getting it!

ChristineDiet

Thanks everyone for your advice. I think the majority got it that I'm not planning on losing 50-60lbs my the end of May, but just as much as I can. I've put down that I would like to lose 2lbs a week. Last week I lost 1lb but had started mid week, so not a full week. I guess I'll see what happens on Saturday!

18 weeks till my holiday so 'possibly' 36lbs, to be honest 28lbs (2 stones) would be fab!

Feel free to add me if your in the same boat (or have been in the past). x

Articeluvsmemphis

I wish people used context clues, clearly she meant 60pounds in total, not by May. But yes, I would say 15-20pounds is your best bet. It is not uncommon to lose a lot in the initial phases of weight loss, some people lose more, it depends on how strict your diet is, and what kinds of changes you make.

sarahsmiles_04

Good luck to you. If you work diligently between now and the end of May you'll be much happier on your trip knowing that you are working toward a healthier lifestyle.

ChristineDiet

I wish people used context clues, clearly she meant 60pounds in total, not by May. But yes, I would say 15-20pounds is your best bet. It is not uncommon to lose a lot in the initial phases of weight loss, some people lose more, it depends on how strict your diet is, and what kinds of changes you make.

Thank you. I was beginning to feel that some people didn't understand me. Ha. x

ChristineDiet

Good luck to you. If you work diligently between now and the end of May you'll be much happier on your trip knowing that you are working toward a healthier lifestyle.

Thanks. That is true. I guess as long a I am true to myself and know that I have worked hard. At the end of the day it's down to me. Appreciate the support though. x

Gorger

As much as you desire:) Read the Atkins diet book. I lost 12 pounds in 2 weeks and kept it off.

Susie_Bee

I did Ideal Protein. On that plan, the average is 3 to 7 lbs per week (for me it was 3 lbs per week on average). Therefore, you could pretty easily lose 48 lbs (or more) by sticking to it.

Through regular healthy eating and exercise, I would bank on about 30 lbs (that is 2 lbs per week) if you stick to it!

Good luck!

kimistry35

Good morn u could lose whatever u put ur mind an time to. Me myself I'm working toward a goal an also have an annuel girl friends trip to jamaica in april so I tell u what lets do this u an I work out and check back in every monday with out loss. If that's ok with u just let me know what our weight lose check in time will be. If not good luck on ur goal any way and have fun and enjoy ur trip in may.

minadee

Everyone's body is different. There are ways to lose an excessive amount of weight by then, but it's not likely to be long term weight loss. You have plenty of time to do it the right way and still lose a significant amount of weight. You could make a big change in 18 weeks....go for it!

minadee

Good info!

Yooperm35

When I started MFP, I lost 30# in about 5 months. I wasn't doing anything extreme - just sticking to my diet and eating back the calories that I burned. I was not a breafast/lunch eater - I often skipped those meals. I started eating 3 times a day with a couple of snacks, like you should, and surprisingly, the weight started coming off rather quickly.

ChristineDiet

When I started MFP, I lost 30# in about 5 months. I wasn't doing anything extreme - just sticking to my diet and eating back the calories that I burned. I was not a breafast/lunch eater - I often skipped those meals. I started eating 3 times a day with a couple of snacks, like you should, and surprisingly, the weight started coming off rather quickly.

I've often been told that is my problem. I can quite easily go without food breakfast and sometimes lunch too. Since starting this I have made an effort to have 3 meals a day, not very good with the snacks, except for a coffee! I must try and have more fruit and therefore should have that as a snack (although I'm allergic to citrus so I can only have a small amount). Thanks. x

WhiteDoveStudios

everyone says 2 lbs a week or one lb a week honestly calories in calories out - all o fthe fad diets dont work becasue its not a life style change - a life style change is eating healthy being accountable by portion sizing and changing the way you view things. you can live to eat or you can eat to live. I do 1200 calories a day and Im flexable some are less rarely ever more ( now ) I lost 60 lbs in 4 months and kept it off for two years until i cahnged jobs worked for my self and relinquished my schedule for just eat what i can when i can - that doesnt work even with the best intentions. You have to have structure if you want that Oreo eat it but be accountable and log it in - if you deny your self then you quit quickly just like all the fad diets - moderation and portions is your key. Make decisions do I want that bowl of icecream or am i getting more bang for my buck ( content full sensation ) by strretching those callories over more low calorie foods - and sometimes I want the ice cream - great ... but measure - 1/2 a cup will satisfy the flavor you want and if you dont eat it all in one bite and have something to dring along with it seems to go farther. lots of people say oh if you want the weight to stay off then you have to loose it slow - well that makes sense because the longer you are in the habbit of eating this way the more of a GOOD habit you for m of eating this way if you can take it of fast and are of the concious mind that this is now the way you eat it wont magically come back - its a decision to be healthy - I have lost 15 lbs since December 26th i have not been to the gym I teach music and run a recording studio so the activity level is not way up there at this point however once the numbers come down then I will back on the gym schedule to tone and maintain - if you want to loose weight change the diet... nuf said feel free to friend me because we are all here for the same reason we want to get healthy. I love the social and motivation of having other like minded people here is great so Yea us for being here in the first place.... see ya on the scale :0) Greg

em9371

for your weight you should be losing between 1-2lb week,(possibly will lose more in your first week) so i would expect to lose between 20-40lbs by end of may (20weeks). I know its tempting to do some crazy crash diet 'lose 10lbs in 10 days' etc and lose as much as possible before your holiday, but that will more than likely mess with your metabolism so its harder to lose weight long term.
if you stick to the cal allowances set by MFP and exercise min 4x per week, including weight training if possible, the weight will come off more slowly but healthily, and you will feel a lot better for it! the exercise will help tone your muscles so you might not lose as many lbs but will lose inches which will get you into those smaller holiday clothes!
i started 12 weeks ago @ 244lb, have lost 21lbs so far and havent felt like I am on a 'diet' at all, everything is logged good or bad, then if i have a week with no loss i can look back through my diary see what went wrong that week. Ive gone from a very tight UK18 to just about fitting in a 16, so i would say around 20-25lbs is 1uk size, depending where you carry your weight.