50 pounds in 6 months?

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  • Lynnaroo
    Lynnaroo Posts: 3
    Some great realistic ideas in your post.
  • mrshudson813
    mrshudson813 Posts: 128 Member
    That sounds realistic. Actually, I may try to do that myself. Good luck on your journey!
  • hamminit
    hamminit Posts: 184 Member
    My daughter is close to your age and she lost 40 lbs in about 4 1/2 months by getting a little more active (she walks) and changing her food choices. You can do it :) Good luck!
  • candykay0605
    candykay0605 Posts: 1,019 Member
    I believe you can do it! try setting smaller goals such as monthly goals! That will help.you not get discouraged also add encouraging friends! They will help you pull through tough times!! Feel.free to add :)
  • BlueBombers
    BlueBombers Posts: 4,064 Member
    I've lost almost 54 lbs and it has taken me 7.5 months.
  • candykay0605
    candykay0605 Posts: 1,019 Member
    Oh and 30 day shred by jillian micheals has been a great tool in losing inches for me :)
  • Lavinia2You
    Lavinia2You Posts: 18
    I have a slightly different take on this. One thing that makes a big difference in how fast you lose, especially at first, is if you gained it recently. I can gain 10lbs in a week, if I'm binging. So, even though I might lose that 10lbs really fast, it's not necessarily unhealthy to do that.

    If you're a goal oriented person, then by all means, make that your goal. The worst that can happen is that you lose 45 and look fabulous in your prom gown! LOL

    Instead of focusing on cutting things out at this point, I'd just focus on the calories. Just by cutting calories, you WILL be cutting back on the "bad things" you described. The nice thing about that is you can have absolutely anything you want, so you don't have a need to binge or a reason to go "off program." Just figure it into your daily calories. MFP recommended 1,200 calories for me, but I discovered that's not enough for me - my stomach growls constantly, and I get dizzy...just not good. So, I changed it to 1,500 and have been able to maintain that level and lose weight. So, take everything with a grain of salt. Take recommendations, but then create your own program...one that works for you.

    Also, focus on being healthier. Maybe set a goal for a few months after prom. That way, you won't lose the weight, only to gain it back after prom. Best, L
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