ANY 1.5-2 lbs loses per wk success stories?

NewLIFEstyle4ME

I know it's possible...but has it happened for you? Has anyone really lost 1.5-2 pounds per week who weigh(s) or weighed 190 pounds and lower?

If so...(PLEASE, as tempting as it may be--pls. don't :yawn: or :grumble: ), but how did you do it and/or what are you doing to achieve this tremendous success?

refinley2

I actually do average about 1.5 lbs per week. I've only lost 18 lbs (204-186), but I started in September. Food wise, I try (try) to eat only unprocessed whole foods and I generally avoid milk, eggs, cheese, and deli meats. Half my diet is raw fruits and vegetables and I go out to exercise five days a week. I go to the gym and eliptecal and treadmill for an hour two nights a week, and I take an hour long brisk walk for the other three nights.

The hardest part is getting the fruits and vegetables in, though I've found that the more weight I lose, the easier it is to get out and exercise.

mrs_brown89

I was 175 then lost 45 or so pounds. i was 126 at my best. (which was perfect) then i gained back up to 150.

As soon as i started eating less and working out the first week i lost 6 lbs.
Not al actual fat of course, my body is getting used to not over eating so im not carrying around extra food weight.

im only a week in to getting back to my 126 weight though so dont know what next week will be like . I usually lose .2 - .4 LBS a day (i have a digital scale.)
so in a week it would be around 1.4-2.8 lbs a week

vmekash

My impression is that if you don't have A LOT to lose, you lose more like .5 - 1.0 per week w/ the ocassional 1.5. I'm in that boat. And, it is okay w/ me, because I want this to be permanent. I'm tired of quick loss and quick gain w/ addl lbs.

Anyway, when you don't have a lot to lose (say 30 lbs or less), you have to do something drastic (under 1200) to lose 1.5 - 2.0 lbs. per week.

I don't know what I'm talking about, of course, but this is my impression.

tinanana7

I started MFP at the beginning of September with the goal of losing 2lbs a week. I started at 172 and am down 23 lbs now. I think the key was really being accountable and logging my food and staying within my calorie budget. That being said, I very rarely stayed within my calorie budget by eating alone (what can I say I like food and I like to feel full). So the tradeoff is that with a couple of exceptions I have consistently worked out every day for 45min-1hr. I've actually been mostly doing Zumba classes (burn about 400-500 calories per class) which I love mixed in with the elliptical, crosstraining classes and spinning.

I also try to make smart food choices. And since I like to not feel hungry that means I end up eating lots of veggies and some lean protein. You can eat a lot of broccoli without it impacting your daily budget too much. But I eat all kinds of veggies, you get the most bang for your buck with those if your looking for a larger quantity of food. Good thing I like veggies. I also try to eat whole grains and fruit. I have oatmeal with blueberries every morning. Its tasty, keeps be full and not a ton of calories. I drink coffee as well and like my cream and sugar. I still use the cream but switched to using Stevia for the sweetener. I also was very conscious of snacking (or not snacking as the case may be). Its really easy to grab a bite of this or a bite of that and think "oh its nots really adding that much in the calorie department". But those little bites (even with healthy food) really can add up. I also switched from having beer or wine a few nights a week to only having it every once in awhile. Once Im down to my goal weight and simply maintaining my weight, I will have wine more often (but will definitely still be keeping my food diary). Other than coffee, I only drink coffee, no diet drinks, no juice etc.

The exercise and change in diet. Both of these things kept me under my daily calorie budget. I did have one advantage though. The whole reason for trying to lose weight was that I'm a new mom (currently he is 5 months and never quite lost all the weight from my first chile) so I was nursing as well but not counting those as calories burned so I think that might be why I was losing at least 2 lbs a week (sometimes more). But I wasn't nursing full time (only at night and maybe once or twice during the day, my son is mostly on formula). Ive eased off now that I am pretty close to my goal weight and shooting for around 1.5 lbs a week. I've still got work to do in the toning and strength training department but have been happy with my weight loss so far.

Hope that helps!

tinanana7

that should say other than coffee I only drink water (or sparkling water if Im in the mood for something fizzy) lol!

sweetgrasswoman

I joined MFP almost two weeks ago with a starting weight of 187, lost 2 lbs in my first week. Tomorrow I weigh in, but have been dieting since October 20, I drink protein shakes every morning and hit the gym every day with a min of 50 mins. This week I started the 30day shred with weights to work on strength training. Im still learning, snacking on the weekends is my weakness but I hit the gym longer on those days. Ive switched to tea with honey versus coffee, I have saved allot of money that way LOL. I am at the point where I have to go to the gym as opposed to forcing myself, I leave water bottles everywhere (car, desk, work, home, gym bag etc.). This year was the most weight I have gained in my life, and I do not want to be one of those people who lose, gain, lose, gain....so its my lifestyle change and do not want to be overweight again, because I know my metabolism will slow as I get older. Eat lots of raw fruits and vegetables!

postrockandcats

When I worked out of the house and moved more, I was doing the 1.5/2lb a week thing with great success; I lost the majority of my weight this way. But, I'm more sedentary now and had to move my plan to a pound a week as I was just too, too hungry with that little food (lower TDEE combined with a 750 deficit was too much). Once I get back to my normal activity level, I'll go back to it.

Most of my food choices didn't change- I drink either water, unsweetened iced tea or cafe con leche when I want something spiffy to drink. Occasionally there will be a small coke when I have a hankering.

Food wise, lots of veggies calorie-dense foods. When most of my plate was composed of veggies with a hit of a calorie-dense protein and a good carb like quinoa, I was quite satisfied.

mgobluetx12

I regularly lose this amount. Just lost 1.7 today after being in Vegas last week. I eat clean 95% of the time (40/30/30) and work out 4-5 times a week using weights for at least 45mins (burning 450+ cals). I also eat around 1200-1400 calories a day and eat back half of my exercise calories if I can. I'm NEVER hungry. It's surprising how easy it's been once I figured out how many calories worked for me. TDEE - 20% was WAY too high for me to eat. Everyone's different, so just try some different intake numbers to see what you can work with.

Also - log every bite. Measure everything. Drink a ton of water.

punkture

hey mate i do, i started at 86 or so kg, then started keto and now at 78kg, in 11 weeks, honestly ketosis worked wonders for me, and i have lost negligable muscle tbh. alot of people say they lose too much muscle, but in reality, they didnt have as much as they thought to start off with. Mix that with less glycogen to look less full and there's your "muscle loss"

janbez

I have been here for almost three months and have lost 23 pounds, so that is close to 2 pounds a week. The thing is, the weight does not come off in an even and predictable way. At the beginning, I had one week where I dropped 5.5 pounds. Since then, I have even had weeks where I gained a little. For me, the answer is to keep on going and keep on tracking, no matter what the scale says.

kmarie01

Hi There!

A little background: I am a 5'6" female. I started MFP around a year ago and lost 31 pounds starting at 156 lbs down to 125 lbs. Unfortunately once I reached my goal weight I decided to stop tracking my food and exercising and gained back up to 142. I started logging two weeks ago again and getting back on track (already down to 138!)

To answer the question: I averaged about 7-8 pounds lost a month. I ate 1200 calories a day and worked out six days out of the week. I logged everything. I'm talking like if I ate a single chip I logged it. Due to how tedious that was I completely eliminated snacking without even trying. I ate three healthy meals a day and always drank at least 8 cups of water. I had to cut out drinking alcohol and pretty much all out food. As far as exercise I did the C25K plan three days a week, yoga twice a day every day and strength training the two days off from the C25K. It was tedious but in my opinion worth it. Good luck to you!

barb1241

I have lost a total of 63 pounds. It took 4 months approx. for the first 59. I got sidetracked and gained back around 10 lbs, and started again I think around 6-7 weeks ago. I've lost 14 lbs.since then. I exercise (walk) a LOT. I also eat 1500-1800 calories a day to not feel ravenous. I now have a minimum of 31 pounds left to lose. Maybe more. Have to see when I get there.

So, I try to eat nearly double the protein that MFP tells me. Actually, on the best days foodwise, I do about 40% carbs, 30% fat and 30% protein. I am not at risk of any of the things you can develop with too much protein, and I'm not convinced that I am eating too much in the first place. It does seem to have a positive effect on the bone spurs on my heels and my overall energy, as well as helping me feel full longer.

I eat a LOT more vegetables and not much junk. Even my snacks are a LOT better than before. Cheese, veg, hummus, etc. instead of chips and dips, stuff like that. I do eat processed foods more than I would like to, but I can't do all clean foods right now, so I do the best I can with what I have to work with.

Eat less, move more. I try to make the food count so I can get the most volume and nutrition with the least calories. I allow myself anything I want if I can fit it into my caloric allowance. Caveat that I might be able to fit in a couple of twinkies and 2 snickers bars, but dang, I would be starving, so I try to eat foods that are more filling and consequently more healthy than that. I also decide in the morning usually what I want to eat for the day so I don't get sneak attacked by being hungry and grabbing junk. Somtimes I do extra exercise so I can have 12 oz. of wine in the evening instead of 8, or a whole Hershey's dark candy bar instead of half.

That's what is working for me, and it seems pretty realistic, even when I get onto maintenance. Not sure if it would work for anyone else, just sayin'

Barb

AbiCusPeck

Can you list exactly what you are doing (eating and exercise) to loose this weight? :flowerforyou:

NewLIFEstyle4ME

I actually do average about 1.5 lbs per week. I've only lost 18 lbs (204-186), but I started in September. Food wise, I try (try) to eat only unprocessed whole foods and I generally avoid milk, eggs, cheese, and deli meats. Half my diet is raw fruits and vegetables and I go out to exercise five days a week. I go to the gym and eliptecal and treadmill for an hour two nights a week, and I take an hour long brisk walk for the other three nights.

The hardest part is getting the fruits and vegetables in, though I've found that the more weight I lose, the easier it is to get out and exercise.

Thanks so much for posting :flowerforyou:

NewLIFEstyle4ME

I was 175 then lost 45 or so pounds. i was 126 at my best. (which was perfect) then i gained back up to 150.

As soon as i started eating less and working out the first week i lost 6 lbs.
Not al actual fat of course, my body is getting used to not over eating so im not carrying around extra food weight.

im only a week in to getting back to my 126 weight though so dont know what next week will be like . I usually lose .2 - .4 LBS a day (i have a digital scale.)
so in a week it would be around 1.4-2.8 lbs a week

Thanks so much for posting this!!!!

NewLIFEstyle4ME

bump

number1cluts

I started at 99 lbs, which i know sounds like i was way to skinny to try and lose weight, but i am pretty short and only wanted to get down to about 95 lbs. i got to 97.4 lbs in 8 days through eating less and exercising more.

geralynhoerauf

I lost 35 lbs in 21 weeks from Jan 2 - June 1 of this year, so a little over 1.5 lbs on average. Starting weight was 175 lbs and I hit my goal of 140 lbs three weeks ahead of schedule.

Diet: tracked religiously on MFP and aimed for 1300-1350 net calories per day. Severely reduced alcohol intake -- none the first month and then only 1-2 glasses of wine on days that I also exercised. Eliminated 99% of processed foods, no white flour/processed sugar baked goods, no chips/snax, pasta only once every other week; whole grains for breakfast, huge salad for lunch, protein and veggies for dinner, nuts and fruits as snacks; 6-8 glasses of water a day in addition to black coffee. My diary is open.

Exercise: A succession of Jillian Michaels dvds 5-6 days a week at 5:30am before work. Finished 30 Day Shred, Ripped in 30 and Killer Abs, usually taking a weekend day off.

Once I got into the routine, I did not find the calorie restriction or exercise schedule hard to maintain.

NewLIFEstyle4ME

I lost 35 lbs in 21 weeks from Jan 2 - June 1 of this year, so a little over 1.5 lbs on average. Starting weight was 175 lbs and I hit my goal of 140 lbs three weeks ahead of schedule.

Diet: tracked religiously on MFP and aimed for 1300-1350 net calories per day. Severely reduced alcohol intake -- none the first month and then only 1-2 glasses of wine on days that I also exercised. Eliminated 99% of processed foods, no white flour/processed sugar baked goods, no chips/snax, pasta only once every other week; whole grains for breakfast, huge salad for lunch, protein and veggies for dinner, nuts and fruits as snacks; 6-8 glasses of water a day in addition to black coffee. My diary is open.

Exercise: A succession of Jillian Michaels dvds 5-6 days a week at 5:30am before work. Finished 30 Day Shred, Ripped in 30 and Killer Abs, usually taking a weekend day off.

Once I got into the routine, I did not find the calorie restriction or exercise schedule hard to maintain.

:smooched: {{{{{{{{{ geralynhoerauf }}}}}}}}}}}}}}} :smooched:

You're my shero, thank you so much for posting this VERY inspirational and encouraging reply--you ROCK, period.

WOOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

geralynhoerauf

Thanks, 4me. Gosh, looking back it wasn't THAT big a deal :blushing: .

Just so you know...I weigh-in every Saturday and some weeks I lost 3+ lbs and some just a half-pound. So the 1.5 lb loss is an average. Since considering myself on "maintenance" (June 1st), I've proceeded to lose another 3 lbs and am now trying to halt further loss. So I've upped my daily calorie count to about 1750 and have switched to yoga 5 days a week. I think my challenge will be to continue to avoid yummy baked goods and minimize cheese intake. Otherwise I'm pleasantly surprised to have done this well: I went from a size 14 right past my target of size 10, and now a size 6 is a little loose.

Good luck to you...I know you can do it !!!

ERBred

I started the last week in april 2013. Although I started using MFP later....total weight loss is 21lbs. I started with ALMASED energy shakes. I did a 3 day shake and veggie juice only, then 2 shakes a day for a week, now I do one shake a day to supplement a meal....when I am at work (so that meal changes)
At home, I am MEASURING my portions until I get used to what is a normal portion. My husband and I eat the same meal, just no seconds. He likes the idea of his helping me with portion control....but we still go out to dinner or eat our favorite meals together. Almased can be a little pricey, but I buy it online for 1/2 price. No cravings, no jittery feelings, and I really think it helped wash out my previously too heavy on sodium diet. Because I don't eat at the same time every day, crazy rotating shifts, and have snacks always tempting me at work....I know that the meal replacement was a big help and stabilized my insulin levels.
So...down about 1-2# regularly a week.

TeachTheGirl

These past 4 weeks, I have lost 1-2lbs consistently.

I have trained hard three times a week, walked regularly and cut down on how much tea I drink. (I usually drink with a sugar and some milk...) I also started to photograph my food to make sure I was eating enough variety.

Just some suggestions for you! It might not work for everyone, but I'm happy with my recent progress.

PanaMericann

I started last year on June 11th at about 190 pounds exactly. I worked out nearly everyday with a rest day here and there, and I ate healthy. That's it. Some weeks I lost 5 pounds, some I lost nothing, but now I'm about 152. I got to 155 in about five months.

jellab

Great topic. :-)

ascollette

When I started with new vigor at the beginning of the year, I was 170. I decided to cut out refined sugar completely, because my weight loss had stalled, and I was desperate. So, I only ate fruit, veggies, lean protein, and very few carbs (bread, rice, potatoes, etc). I ate dairy occasionally as well. The first week sugar free, I lost 6 pounds. For the next few months, I lost 1.5-2 pounds a week. Once I hit 150, my weight loss has slowed greatly. I still have 10 pounds to hit my goal weight, which has been the hardest by far. But yes, at the beginning, I was able to lose 1.5-2 pounds a week, eating healthy and exercising, which I did 5-6 times a week (alternating weight training and cardio like running, biking, and ballet)

Hope this helps, good luck!

sweetshellzz

hi Im shelly and I lost 30 lbs i went from a size 13 to a 7 i was 175 lbs now i am 146 . I did this by the 1200 calorie healthy eating for two months starting in october and now in july i am 147 . however i truly think i lost it walking at least a hour everyday. Walking is amazing thats my recommendation walk as much as you can. lemon is good in water it speeds metabolism. dont eat late at night. when i have a sweet craving i eat a icee pop tends to crave it and its only 50 caloies. Good luck i still have five more pounds to lose:) im am five seven and three quarters in heighth btw

Teardrop81

I started in Ocotber at 169 and am now 149. My loss is super slow but I don't care. I had plateaued prior to last week and decided I would change things up a bit by adding more food throughout the day and eating more "clean" stuff. I didn't increase my calories necessarily, just switched to less of the high-calorie options to more of the low-calorie options and jacked my fruit intake up considerably. I lost 2.5 lbs in the last week, so I'm pleased! I really think a lot of it had to do with fueling myself earlier in the day. Instead of using 50% of my calories for the evening, I added a lot of fruits during the day for snacks. I have less calories for dinner, but I also changed what I am eating for dinner so that I don't need those extra calories. I intend to keep this up and add even more clean foods to my grocery list. My body seems to like 'em! :happy:

Lonarae12

I've been stuck at 133 for weeks now and haven't been able to lose anything and I'm getting a little frustrated. I've kept my calorie intake fairly low and close to if not always at my limit but it doesn't seem to be working. I don't cheat on my diary and I also don't restrict sweets if/when I want them, I just try to make sure it stays under or at my allotted calories. I've also been working out 4-6 days a week so I don't know. Maybe it's because I don't have a lot left to lose or because I did just have a baby 2 months ago and am breast feeding so maybe that has something to do with it?

I don't know but I'm getting so frustrated so if anyone has any input that'd be awesome. *Side note if you look at my diary I have been drinking some but I don't breast feed when I do and wait to BF again until all alcohol is out of my system and hence - out of my breast milk. We supplement with formula too because he eats so much.

mama78loosinWeight

Hello,
I joined MFP just over a year ago. I had a regular loss of 1-2 lbs a week. In total I am down 102 pounds in a years time.
I did this by loosely following the primal blueprint diet. Mainly I decreased my sugars and salts, got rid of most processed foods, went very easy on the nuts, cheese/dairy, increased my clean protein, and my vegetables to 3 plates a day. And didn't skip my real fruit... not juice. I drink lots of water, and still drink my diet soda with my meals. Sorry love my soda.
I have a spinal injury so I had to start my exercises in physical therapy, and eventually added yoga ball, and regular yoga, then swimming and walking distances.My goals were min work out 4xs a week 450-600 cal burns in addition to 350+ calories burnt in daily activity.
I kept my caloric goals set at 1600 calories, although I usually ate more around 1100-1400 because fruit and vegetables aren't very calorie laden. I did this so when I was hungry I could eat with in reason. I never felt starved this way.
I also planned one cheat meal every week. Nothing out of reason, and that was the point. If I had a craving I could give into it and a healthy way with out going way off my diet. As time passed I not only made better choices but it took less to become full.

You know when I started I was in a size 30 with a thyroid problem, high blood pressure, a spinal injury, a bum knee, and barley able to chase after my baby. Now I am a fit size 14, I don't need medication for my thyroid or my blood pressure anymore, my knee hasn't given my problems for the last 40 lbs, and I chase my toddler everyday happily. My skinny teenage son passes me down his clothes he grows through because he is too tall for them and actually they fit me. I have gained my wardrobe back from the depths of the garage where it has sat unhappily for years. I'm finally smaller than my hubbie, and loving it. Now I'm not done I still have a few lbs to go and a couple sizes but I am happier than I have been in years! I couldn't have done it with out the awesome support I got from my MFP family of friends, and a boatload of determination.

oscarsson

Started at 68.2 kg (150 lbs) at the beginning of June and am now 63 kg (139 lbs). I have run 30-45 minutes every day, no exceptions, and have kept under my calorie target every dat, also no exceptions. However... I have eaten whatever I have wanted. Just not in supersize portions. Haven't been really big into the fruits and veggies, but I also haven't really craved sweets either. I tend to eat most of my calories in the evenings and enjoyed fresh pasta tortelloni with pesto sauce for dinner tonight (after a 12k run!). If I am nearing my calorie limit for the day I put my shoes on and go for a jog. I eat on average 1400-1500 calories per day and eat under net each day but only just under.

10 lbs and several inches in 5 weeks so I am happy.