anyone lost 35lb on this site

Started in May, and lost 46 pounds so far. The heavier your starting weight, the easier it is to lose. Once you get closer to your goal the weight loss slows down. I've been plateaued for a few weeks now, but I'm not sweating it. If I'm not gaining, it's a victory.

Hello, I have lost 35 lbs (from 154 to 118) and have 23 more pounds to go. I started in early August by calorie counting and later exercise, so it took me just under four months. I maintained a 1.8 pound / week loss for the first 60 days, which has slowed to 1.4 lbs per week now. I did it by staying at 1200 calories on most days, and eating 200 - 300 more on other days.

Please tell me you're like 4 foot 7 or so..

Even at 4foot 7 that would be far to light. I am 4'9 and my goal is between 115 and 120...

I have not recorded my actual loss yet (doing it Monday) but for right now I am just over 34 pounds lost with this website, but like others I have a LOT more to lose. I would think 1 pound a week is reasonable but would think you are bound to have plateaus along the way which could slow overall weight loss a bit. But yes, I think with MFP you could totally do it, use it and learn and good luck!

ETA, I started in July, and would say in the begin most of that weight was most likely water weight, I got more serious in August, it was around that time I wiped clean my MFP and got really serious. So about 4 months total for me.

Yup! About 4 months. I actually didn't set out to loose it that fast. When I started lifting, it was like a switch was flipped. I'm not going to complain if it stays off and keeps it's momentum up!

I started in February and my goal was to loose 25 lbs. I met that goal in September. At that time I decided to set the goal of 30 lbs. I have now met that goal. I have been so successful using MFP that I now think that my "wedding day" weight is attainable. I weigh only 3 lbs more than I did 20 years ago when I got married. These 3 lbs have been much harder to loose, but I'm not stressing it. A healthy lifestyle is more important than the actual numbers.


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I just hit 35lbs down today (still have 15lbs to go), and it took me about 5 and a 1/2 weeks. That being said 25lbs of that was baby/water weight etc. I had my son October 11th so I've been tracking since then. The weight is definitely coming off a lot slower now, and I'm eating anywhere from 1600-1300 cals a day with no exercise (c-section-waiting for my 6 week post partum check up).

I've lost 50 since mid April. Everyone loses weight differently and at different rates. Just give it your all and see how it goes.

I lost 35 pounds - they were my last 35 pounds. I am 5'5 1/2" tall and 55 years old. Went from 168 pounds to 133(ish - 1 have a 3 pound area I stay in from 132 to 135). My goal was 135 and for the longest time I was 136 - 138. Once I buckled down on my diet I lost the 3 and 2 more! Mental changes play a very big part of the equation. How often do you have "just one", a "cheat day", "cheat meal", etc. plays a part. I found the closer that I got to my goal the looser I became with my diet. My weight does fluctuate as does most "normal" people's about 3 pounds. I asked a few skinny people for verification.

It took me about a year. The weight can pile on in a flash, too without being vigilant. I always set my activity level for lightly active and either 1 or 2 pounds a week for loss. But my weight loss was much slower than that over time. I weighed daily to see the effects of food on my weight but kept one day of the week as my true weigh in day. Over time looking back I could see progress inching along. Make sure you get a tape measure and measure the high points (chest, waist, hips) monthly. You will see changes!

I ate my exercise calories for the most part which were just mainly walking the dog 30 minutes twice a day or trading a walk for an easy bike ride. I also added some light dumbbell work (5 - 8 pounds which I did sporadically). I tried to never leave more than 200 calories uneaten.

Now at 134.8 today I still eat 1500 calories a day, same exercise and have set my calories for 1/2 pound a week loss. I fluctuate up and down a pound or so depending on how much starchy veggies, whole grains, salt or sugar are in my diet. For the most part I do Eat To Live (Fruits, veggies, nuts, seeds, dried beans, and very small amounts of animal products).

I've been at this for 5 years starting at 205 pounds and a size 16. I've made it down to a size 4 which are often too big in the waist for pants. It's been a long road and I have learned so much about me and nutrition and how I relate to food. I am in my goal weight glory! Still have body image issues thinking I am too fat, but need to work that out with some more strength training work. That will work itself out in time.

Just keep putting one foot ahead of the other regardless of how fast you lose weight. Weight loss speed is irrelevant. In a year you will be able to look back and see awesome progress whether you have lost all of your weight or just part of it. It is all good! Your body will work and lose at its own pace. Do not expect your body to work on someone else's time table. As long as you are putting in the effort it will work. Best of luck to you!

Its taken me about 7 months, but I'm down 59 pounds. I started at 1.5 pounds a week, but as my calories decreased I decided it was best for me to go to 1 pound lost a week. I've still got a long journey ahead, but this site has been the best thing for me.

I just hit the 6 month mark and have lost 27 pounds. Slow and steady... I think I'll have lost 35 pounds between 9-10 months....

Started in June ticker tell the story

I am almost there its been about 5 months but that being said i did plateau for 2 months.

Hello, I have lost 35 lbs (from 154 to 118) and have 23 more pounds to go. I started in early August by calorie counting and later exercise, so it took me just under four months. I maintained a 1.8 pound / week loss for the first 60 days, which has slowed to 1.4 lbs per week now. I did it by staying at 1200 calories on most days, and eating 200 - 300 more on other days.

Please tell me you're like 4 foot 7 or so..

Close. I am 4'11. My goal weight and calorie guidelines came from my physician. I am pretty much just doing what she says, although I eat more than 1200 calories on exercise days.

Hello, I have lost 35 lbs (from 154 to 118) and have 23 more pounds to go. I started in early August by calorie counting and later exercise, so it took me just under four months. I maintained a 1.8 pound / week loss for the first 60 days, which has slowed to 1.4 lbs per week now. I did it by staying at 1200 calories on most days, and eating 200 - 300 more on other days.

Please tell me you're like 4 foot 7 or so..

You just read my mind

Its taken me 9 months to lose 40lbs. I only aim for one pound per week so I am happy with these results. You can do it too.