Is it possible???

corlas0105
corlas0105 Posts: 89 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Hello All!

I have a question about my weight loss goal. I am hoping to lose 15 pounds in 7 weeks. (originally 18 pounds in 8 weeks, but I am down 3) I am 5'1' and 147 pounds. I am actively training for a 10k, so running about 4-5 times a week. I also do squats (with weights) and push ups every morning. My diet consists of mostly fruits and vegetables. I have cut out *almost* all refined sugar, but I do get a lot of sugar from the fruit. I started drinking ONLY water last week. (have a pretty bad addiction to Pepsi) I am feeling good, but was wondering if it seems possible to hit my goal in 7 weeks. It seems like a lot of weight to lose (the right way) in a short period of time. What are your thoughts about this, and do any of you have experience with this???

Thanks in advance,
Corrie

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  • BarackMeLikeAHurricane
    BarackMeLikeAHurricane Posts: 3,400 Member
    Possible? Yes. Healthy? No.
  • cmeiron
    cmeiron Posts: 1,599 Member
    It seems like a lot of weight to lose (the right way) in a short period of time.

    I think you answered your own question.
  • rich347
    rich347 Posts: 508 Member
    If you loose 2lb's a week for 7 weeks thats 14lb's I think thats pretty fair, You probably would have to eat a lot cleaner though. I'm sure you can do it.
  • JennaM222
    JennaM222 Posts: 1,996 Member
    eat as clean as possible with lean protein, and you will be close :) good luck on your upcoming 10k!
  • kellijauch
    kellijauch Posts: 379 Member
    15 pounds in 7 weeks is about 2 pounds a week. Yes that is definitely possible, and yes it is healthy for you.

    Just keep doing cardio and strength training. You may gain muscle, so you may not lose all that weight, but you will lose the inches and have the appearance you are hoping for.
  • Lori0534
    Lori0534 Posts: 208 Member
    Actually, that is only about 2.5 lbs a week, so it's not impossible nor totally unhealthy. Recommended weight loss is usually 1 to 2 lbs per week. I don't see why you couldn't come pretty close and it still be healthy.
  • purpleipod
    purpleipod Posts: 1,147 Member
    At 147 pounds I wouldn't get my hopes up for that speed of weight loss.
  • cmeiron
    cmeiron Posts: 1,599 Member
    At 147 pounds I wouldn't get my hopes up for that speed of weight loss.

    ^ This. If you had 100 lbs to lose, then sure. But at your current weight it's probably really pushing it.
  • weinbagel
    weinbagel Posts: 337 Member
    At 147 pounds I wouldn't get my hopes up for that speed of weight loss.

    ^ This. If you had 100 lbs to lose, then sure. But at your current weight it's probably really pushing it.

    I think you need to take into consideration her height, too.
  • Lori0534
    Lori0534 Posts: 208 Member
    I am 5'2" and was 145 on March 22nd and I am 135 now.
  • melindasuefritz
    melindasuefritz Posts: 3,509 Member
    Possible? Yes. Healthy? No.
  • melindasuefritz
    melindasuefritz Posts: 3,509 Member
    It seems like a lot of weight to lose (the right way) in a short period of time.

    I think you answered your own question.
  • kathyhull
    kathyhull Posts: 327 Member
    At 147 pounds I wouldn't get my hopes up for that speed of weight loss.

    I think I agree here - if you were much heavier it would be easy but the closer you get to your goal weight, the less you lose per week. But, eat as healthy as you can, lots of vegies and protein, exercise and you'll look and feel great, even if you don't hit a specific weight goal. You're already on track with what you're doing - just keep it up!
  • RedHotRunner
    RedHotRunner Posts: 850 Member
    I might be possible, but you will find that the closer you are to your goal weight, the slower it's going to come off.

    Plus you're running quite a bit. At a certain point, you're going to need to fuel those runs and will need to eat more. That will also slow down your weight loss.

    I run 25-30 miles a week and definitely need extra calories to keep up those distances. You can still have a deficit, but maybe not the 7000 calories a week required to lose 2 pounds.

    Good luck.
  • melindasuefritz
    melindasuefritz Posts: 3,509 Member
    good weight loss is 1-2 pounds a week
  • ironanimal
    ironanimal Posts: 5,922 Member
    I am 5'2" and was 145 on March 22nd and I am 135 now.
    And you eat like a rabbit.
  • debbylee_maxine
    debbylee_maxine Posts: 24 Member
    It is possible, and I don't believe it would be too detrimental healthwise. Two pounds a week would be 14. I lost my first 15 pounds in a month time (oh no, the horrors) but *without* adjusting my diet (I am a picky eater, and wasn't really an over eater to begin with) and just exercising a lot more, and I am in constant communication with my doctor throughout my process and he is super supportive. I have faith that you can do it.
  • LinFlemmer331
    LinFlemmer331 Posts: 100 Member
    My cardiologist told me to get the weight loss moving to cut out all fruit, sugar, carbs and eat chicken, fish and vegetables. He said the weight would fall off. I haven't been able to cut out all the fruit, but trying. You do need protein for your muscles, so I suggest adding in lean protein and getting rid of anything that spikes insulin. Good luck!
  • Lori0534
    Lori0534 Posts: 208 Member
    I am 5'2" and was 145 on March 22nd and I am 135 now.
    And you eat like a rabbit.

    Okay, thanks...
  • corlas0105
    corlas0105 Posts: 89 Member
    Thanks for the responses! I do eat about 85%-90% clean, so I am just going to keep it up and see what happens. I usually do not use the scale to measure my health, but I need to have a goal by June 24, so I thought it was a way to get myself motivated. I figured 132 would put me in the healthy instead of overweight category, according to my BMI, so that is something to strive for. Although I do not put much thought into the BMI calculator due to different body types. Just wondering!! Again, thanks for everyone that responded. I am really excited to keep up my healthy lifestyle and hopefully loose a little weight along the way :smile:

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