Weight loss- How much did you lose and how fast?

shawnakuipery
shawnakuipery Posts: 39 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I am trying to lose 40 lbs in 3 months. I know it is not recommended- because of health concerns etc and the fact I will gain it back after. But I realize that. It's still my goal.
How much have you lost and how fast did you lose it?

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  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    I lost 27 lb in 5 months.

    You don't have to gain the weight back when you lose it fast. You are just more likely to. The reason is that when you lose fast you need to eat a lower calorie amount than is sustainable long term so you don't teach yourself how eat normal amounts. You go from overeating to undereating. But if you are careful after the fast loss and keep in mind that although you can eat more than when you were losing, you can't go back to eating while you were gaining without again gaining. You can keep most of it off.

    But most people don't do that.
  • cook6609
    cook6609 Posts: 182 Member
    I started losing weight on December 27. I have lost 46 lbs so far (in about 4 months). I'm not eating unhealthily at all. Grant it, I started at 240 lbs (currently 194 lbs). I know that the more you weight the more you lose at the beginning. I am eating at 1200 calories per day (I do eat my exercise calories. I need the extra energy depending on the extremity of the work out). I am very mindful of my nutritional intake (protein, fiber, Vitamins, etc). I eat A LOT of protein (anywhere from 70 grams to 100 grams per day). You can lose the weight, be healthy about, and not gain it back. While I am far from returning to maintenance, I don't plan on going back to the way that I previously ate before (whatever I want in large amounts). I'm going to be mindful of what and how much I eat.
  • cook6609
    cook6609 Posts: 182 Member
    it looks like my comment posted twice.
  • tricksee
    tricksee Posts: 835 Member
    30lbs in 3 months.
  • zyxst
    zyxst Posts: 9,148 Member
    113# in 1 year and 3 months.
  • cyclist_44060
    cyclist_44060 Posts: 86 Member
    20lbs in 3 months
  • annakow
    annakow Posts: 385 Member
    19 lbs in 8 weeks. swimming twice a week and fitness twice a week. I started with 1800cal a day, changed to 1700cal last week.
  • Shawnzgirl78
    Shawnzgirl78 Posts: 148 Member
    I started at 150 (I am 5'6") in Jan
    I weighed 139.8 this morning - soo three months...
    I am trying something new (eating breakfast) to see if I can get rid of the last of the flab (what is left of the belly)...
    I exercise for at least 30 min 5 times a week (the past 3 weeks) - before that I know I did at least 2-3 times per week...
    Mostly cardio but have been doing a few weeks of Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred (not daily)
  • skmolove
    skmolove Posts: 191 Member
    50 pounds in 16 months
  • rileymama
    rileymama Posts: 196 Member
    30 pounds in 12 weeks...and kept it off...until I got pregnant.. :P
  • ami5000psu
    ami5000psu Posts: 391 Member
    26 pounds in two years. I took it slow.
  • kbanzhaf
    kbanzhaf Posts: 601 Member
    72 pounds in 15 months, have kept 57 of it off completely. Was probably too thin at that point, but would now like to lose about 7.
    Kaye
  • padackllins
    padackllins Posts: 36
    At the beginning of my journey, I went from well over 200lbs [about 230lbs I think] to 140lbs-ish in under a year. UK size 16 to a 10. :) I'm currently at just over 160lbs after a couple of years of being off the wagon but aiming for 140lbs. Initially I was aiming for that by the end of May but that probably isn't achieve so I'm extending it to the end of June. :)
  • acoons1990
    acoons1990 Posts: 28
    I lost 50 in the first six months, gained 5 lbs. back over the next six months (due to not having control of what I ate while studying abroad), and then lost another 26 in the six months after that. So a net loss of 71 pounds in a year and a half.
  • ktsmom430
    ktsmom430 Posts: 1,100 Member
    See ticker.
    Started March 12, 2012. Thirteen and one half months. Seven pounds to go to original goal.
  • acoons1990
    acoons1990 Posts: 28
    I started out quite a bit overweight though... 250 pounds at 5' 11.5''. So losing was easier at the beginning.
  • JamieM8168
    JamieM8168 Posts: 248 Member
    Lost 25 in the last 2.5-3 months
  • KateRunsColorado
    KateRunsColorado Posts: 407 Member
    When I started 2 years ago, I lost 30 lbs in 4 months, but the first 25 were all in the first 3 months. It seems like a lot looking back on it, but I had been eating terribly and never working out, and I drastically changed that to counting all my calories (which I think I was doing between 1200 and 1500 cals/day) and exercising almost every day.

    I then plateued at around 140 lbs, kept most of it off until about a year later when I stopped exercising. Regained about 7 lbs, and then decided to get back on track. Lost those 7, and in addition I've now I've lost 12 more, and am only 3 lbs from my goal weight! Overall I'm at 42 lbs lost since January 2011.

    So I'd say depending on your weight it's do-able. Just know that once you get into a healthy BMI range, it's a lot slower to lose though (at least for me!).
  • cmurphy252
    cmurphy252 Posts: 279 Member
    WOW these stats are very impressive and more importantly, ENCOURAGING! I just started yesterday (well, really today but went back and tracked what I ate yesterday - 700 calories OVER). I currently weigh 239.6 and am also on the 1200 calorie plan - goal is to lose 100lbs.

    What types of exercises are you doing? Frequency? I'm pretty sedentary and think this will be my biggest challenge.
  • grdaze
    grdaze Posts: 195 Member
    since Jan 1, I have lost 36 lbs ... so almost 40 in 4 months. But I had 70 total to lose and I think that makes a big difference.

    I eat between 1700 and 1900 cal a day.
  • cwmp
    cwmp Posts: 29 Member
    I started my new healthy life style feb 2012 and have lost a total of 85 lbs I have lost 49 since starting MFP I have 35 to go. I have for the past 3 weeks been doing the brazil butt lift work out system including the 6 day slim down meal plan and have lost 15 lbs. the portions are a major factor and I have been doing a modified version since I finished the 6 days. I will do the meal plan again next week. you can find it on beachbody.com my mother in-law is doing it also and she is losing as well so far 8 lbs in 2 weeks for her. hope this helps. and good luck!
  • rosemaryhon
    rosemaryhon Posts: 507 Member
    I started the end of Feb this year and have lost 15 lbs. So took about 8 weeks.
  • krhn
    krhn Posts: 781 Member
    30lb in 5 months ...

    That took a lot of commitment though
  • cook6609
    cook6609 Posts: 182 Member
    WOW these stats are very impressive and more importantly, ENCOURAGING! I just started yesterday (well, really today but went back and tracked what I ate yesterday - 700 calories OVER). I currently weigh 239.6 and am also on the 1200 calorie plan - goal is to lose 100lbs.

    What types of exercises are you doing? Frequency? I'm pretty sedentary and think this will be my biggest challenge.


    I'm pretty sedentary as well. It will still come off at 1200 calories. I did the 30 day shred last month (the entire thing in 30 days. lost over 10 inches). I have been taking 30 minutes walks as much as possible on nice days (I have young children so I can't really run and I'm a stay at home mom, I can't just leave them alone lol). you can still lose weight and be sedentary. I plan on doing the Ripped in 30 when I hit 180 (currently 194). Even though you went over yesterday, just keep logging. It took me a bit to get the 1200 calorie a day right... lean protein definitely helps keep you full. Also, I when i started I got low calorie snacks to help curb my cravings. For the most part I don't need those snacks to get me through the day anymore. keep up the hard work!!
  • KateRunsColorado
    KateRunsColorado Posts: 407 Member
    WOW these stats are very impressive and more importantly, ENCOURAGING! I just started yesterday (well, really today but went back and tracked what I ate yesterday - 700 calories OVER). I currently weigh 239.6 and am also on the 1200 calorie plan - goal is to lose 100lbs.

    What types of exercises are you doing? Frequency? I'm pretty sedentary and think this will be my biggest challenge.

    I think it's possible to lose without being very active, as they say losing weight is 90% in the kitchen, only 10% in a gym, BUT I think that's how you become "skinny fat."

    Also for me anyways, adding excercise helps keep me encouraged to eat healthily - because I don't want to "waste" my workout. It also keeps me drinking a lot more water as well.

    It is hard to get started at first, but once you get into a habit it's not at all. I used to NEVER work out, and now I workout almost every single day! I'm now to a point where I feel guilty if I miss a day! Plus, the fact that I get to eat more if I workout adds to my motivation! I definitely still have days where I don't want to, but you just make yourself. I tell myself to just go, and if I'm really having that bad of a time I can leave...but once I get started, I typically will do a whole hour or so at the gym, or a full 3 mile run etc. You CAN do it, trust me!!! And having motivating and ecouraging friends either in real life or on MFP definitely helps as well!

    EDIT to respond to "what types of workouts": When I first started, I did a combination of the Elliptical at the gym and a workout game for my XBox 360 called "Your Shape Fitness Evolved." Then once I got a little more comfortable I started adding weight machines (I still don't lift or anything - probably should!), a yoga class, and the StairMaster. I didn't start running until a year ago, but totally wish I had started sooner - because I now love it! Don't be afraid to try running, and don't be embarrased to run "slow" or run/walk - it's so good for you!

    Good luck!
  • majope
    majope Posts: 1,325 Member
    In 2011, I went from 200 to 168 pounds in about 6 months. From summer 2011 to January 2013 I maintained, hitting a low of 165 and a high of maybe 172 (didn't have a scale at the time) but in general keeping under 170.

    Decided to return to tracking calories in January of this year, and have gone from 170 to 160 since, with an ultimate goal of 152.

    So, about 32 pounds in 6 months the first time, and 10 pounds in 3 months this time. Apart from the very first few weeks back in January 2011, I haven't tried to lose more than a pound a week, and am currently at half a pound a week since I don't have much left to lose.

    My daily calorie goal has usually been 1600+, which for me is easy to stick to without "cheat" days where I go over--since I have a good amount of calories to begin with and eat back exercise burn, I can almost always fit things I like into my daily goals. Also, when I went to maintenance there wasn't a huge difference so the transition was smooth and I didn't find it hard to keep my weight off (apart from seasonal gains around the holidays, and in the summer heat when I often just can't run as much). So from my experience, I can't help but recommend patience and enough food to keep you sane--even if it takes you longer than 3 months to lose that 40 pounds.

    TL; DR version: Slow and steady works!
  • helyg
    helyg Posts: 675 Member
    I have lost 54lbs in roughly 10 months.

    For the first 6 months or so I lost roughly 7 lbs per month. But the last few months have been a lot slower.

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