How Long Did It Take For You To Lose Weight?

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  • CatMcCheesey
    CatMcCheesey Posts: 143
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    I just started but I'm thrilled with my progress so far. I've lost 28 pounds since Feb 7th by doing things all wrong, according to most people on MFP. I strength train with a trainer for 30 minutes, 3 days a week, 20 minutes cardio 2 times a week, weigh everything I eat on a food scale, eat only 1200 calories a day, and only eat back my exercise calories if I'm hungry. It's not for everyone I guess, but it's working for me.
  • lfergurson1
    lfergurson1 Posts: 137 Member
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    22 pounds in 4 months for me but I have changed all my eating habits alot and am pretty sure it will take me at least 2 years to get all mine off. I need to lose 140 pounds
  • sunshyncatra
    sunshyncatra Posts: 598 Member
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    The first week was a few pounds for me too. I have a goal of five pounds a month, and I am averaging a little over six a month. There are weeks that I lose nothing, then I lose two or three in a week. It isn't a linear process for me, but I am reaching or surpassing my goal every month, so I am really happy about that! I have lost 18 in three months.
  • bethany41h
    bethany41h Posts: 218
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    50 pounds, 3 1/2 months!
  • junoabi
    junoabi Posts: 5 Member
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    I am on month 4 and I have lost 15lbs so far. I am hoping that I can loose 2 more lbs in 2 weeks to get to my goal by my son's first birthday.
  • AnthonyScalco
    AnthonyScalco Posts: 124
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    125 pounds , 1 year 2 months.
  • ronrstaats
    ronrstaats Posts: 294 Member
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    150 pounds in 13 months... (June 2001 to July 2012) and still at my goal weight..
  • 2FatToRun
    2FatToRun Posts: 810 Member
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    2 weeks have lost 6 lbs and eating well over 1200 cals a day
  • choconuts
    choconuts Posts: 208 Member
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    Almost 70 days in and I'm barely down 10 pounds. Started at 174, constantly running between 163 and 165 now. I'm 5'5".

    Increased activity greatly a week ago hoping to finally break the ten pound barrier. (First ten came off within 6 weeks)
  • spetermann190
    spetermann190 Posts: 289 Member
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    I started lifting 15 months ago at 190lbs and 18% BF ... Today I wander mid 190s to low 200 at around 10% BF. I lift 5-6 days/week 60-80 minutes + play a lot of volley ball & softball. Generally burn 600-1k or slightly more o'er session. Diet is ok but no where near perfect. Enjoy my food!! And beer :/
  • JamieG8991
    JamieG8991 Posts: 1,203 Member
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    5 months
  • AnthonyScalco
    AnthonyScalco Posts: 124
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    Almost 70 days in and I'm barely down 10 pounds. Started at 174, constantly running between 163 and 165 now. I'm 5'5".

    Increased activity greatly a week ago hoping to finally break the ten pound barrier. (First ten came off within 6 weeks)

    Something is wrong there.
  • choconuts
    choconuts Posts: 208 Member
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    Almost 70 days in and I'm barely down 10 pounds. Started at 174, constantly running between 163 and 165 now. I'm 5'5".

    Increased activity greatly a week ago hoping to finally break the ten pound barrier. (First ten came off within 6 weeks)

    Something is wrong there.

    Yup. I agree. Increasing activity level and calories to see what happens.

    (I'm pre-diabetic, and recently had an entire blood panel run with all results fine aside from A1C and fasting sugar)
  • rosemaryhon
    rosemaryhon Posts: 507 Member
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    I am at 3 and a half months and have lost 43 pounds. I have noticed that it has not been a consisenten weight loss. There are weeks were I will drop several pounds and then weeks where I only lose a 1 pound. Plus water weight and waste weight play tricks on you!!!
    post like this drive me crazy lol
    but seriously good for you.
    i've been at it for 3 months and have lost 13 lbs :/ but guys do lose faster than women.



    You and me both! ugh :( I don't know why I figured I'd have lost more by now.
    But yea, good for those who lose faster :)
  • Oncebittentwiceshy38
    Oncebittentwiceshy38 Posts: 127 Member
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    Ive lost 188 pounds and its taken me 6.5 years....slow and steady :)
    Good for you!
  • 2FatToRun
    2FatToRun Posts: 810 Member
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    I am at 3 and a half months and have lost 43 pounds. I have noticed that it has not been a consisenten weight loss. There are weeks were I will drop several pounds and then weeks where I only lose a 1 pound. Plus water weight and waste weight play tricks on you!!!
    post like this drive me crazy lol
    but seriously good for you.
    i've been at it for 3 months and have lost 13 lbs :/ but guys do lose faster than women.



    You and me both! ugh :( I don't know why I figured I'd have lost more by now.
    But yea, good for those who lose faster :)

    It is not a race look at the positive...slower loss = less chance of gross hanging skin. slower loss = more time to lift so weight goes from fat to muscle.
  • spetermann190
    spetermann190 Posts: 289 Member
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    Almost 70 days in and I'm barely down 10 pounds. Started at 174, constantly running between 163 and 165 now. I'm 5'5".

    Increased activity greatly a week ago hoping to finally break the ten pound barrier. (First ten came off within 6 weeks)

    Something is wrong there.

    Yup. I agree. Increasing activity level and calories to see what happens.

    (I'm pre-diabetic, and recently had an entire blood panel run with all results fine aside from A1C and fasting sugar)

    This doesn't sound way out of line to me -- 10-15 lbs in 10 weeks should be a healthy loss I would think. My weight changes go in fits and spurts too ... I reach them ... Stagnant for a bit ... But eventually push through them without dramatic changes made. I could be wrong but wouldn't scare or surprise me.
  • ruthyluv
    ruthyluv Posts: 42 Member
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    50 pounds, 3 1/2 months!

    Wow! that's amazing! How did you do it? What changes have yo umade?

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