How much weight can be lost in 5-6 months?

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  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,973 Member
    I don't have a dress yet...I am 5'5, 250 lbs and with 44% body fat...
    So 1% right now would be 2.5lbs a week which is 10lbs a month in the beginning.

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  • Sumi_Bear
    Sumi_Bear Posts: 1
    I am fat. im young and 310 People Say that my weigh is fine cause is measure out cause im tall its not fine its awful my goal is try to loose at least 150 in 6 months. I know your smart butt rules its not healthy? I don't Care You have Know Idea How hard it is in life when your like this im 14 years old I don't need this And that is my goal even if it take sickness and all I want this more than anything
  • Mrsko79
    Mrsko79 Posts: 8 Member
    Sometimes it isn't always the scale but rather the inches. Take your measurements down and keep a journal. Measure every week or every other. Sometimes the scale can be deceiving and kill your motivation. Doing cardio and weights will help shape and tone your body. I only have lost a few pounds so far but have lost major inches!

    Don't get discouraged. Good luck on the wedding! I bought my dress to fit me so I wasn't stressed out. That was almost 4 years and I'm trying to get back down to that size! I'm hoping a good reduction by my birthday. Weight loss and inches! :)
  • animatorswearbras
    animatorswearbras Posts: 1,001 Member
    I am fat. im young and 310 People Say that my weigh is fine cause is measure out cause im tall its not fine its awful my goal is try to loose at least 150 in 6 months. I know your smart butt rules its not healthy? I don't Care You have Know Idea How hard it is in life when your like this im 14 years old I don't need this And that is my goal even if it take sickness and all I want this more than anything

    Oh hun I think you're setting yourself up for a fall xxx

    The rules aren't there to restrict peoples ambitions they're there to give people realistic expectations, if you try to lose weight so fast you won't be just losing fat but lean body mass too (the stuff that will make you look good and healthy) you only want to focus on fat loss not just the number on the scale. I think you will probably lose weight fast at first but there will be a massive slow down between the first 50 pounds and the last.

    I know it's hard but I don't want you to get frustrated that you aren't losing as much as you want immediately and give up, the goal you've given yourself is not very possible give yourself more time, you'll get there, noones being mean by saying stick to the rules we just don't want you to get disappointed xxxx

    Also regarding your age I would see if you could consult a doctor to guide you with your weight loss, you're still growing and developing and drastic measures may seriously cause some damage to your development.
  • Annie_01
    Annie_01 Posts: 3,096 Member
    You can lose what you want in 6 months but it will take hard work and dedication with your food

    Really?

    I have read some really poor advice given out on MFP and I usually just shake my head and move on. However telling a woman that is preparing for one of the most important days of her life that she can lose ALL that she wants in 6 months is setting her up for failure and possibly an eating disorder.

    If all she had to lose was 30lbs then that is doable but almost a 100lbs?

    No matter how hard someone works...no matter how diligent they are to workout and track....you can't always lose that much weight...if we could...most of our weight loss efforts would be over in 6 months.

    If she had 300lbs to lose...maybe she could lose 100lbs...but she doesn't.

    For most people...losing 20lbs a month for 6 months in a row...is very unhealthy.

    YIKES
  • alechua
    alechua Posts: 224 Member
    I lost 36lbs in that span of time :)
  • Annie_01
    Annie_01 Posts: 3,096 Member
    I am fat. im young and 310 People Say that my weigh is fine cause is measure out cause im tall its not fine its awful my goal is try to loose at least 150 in 6 months. I know your smart butt rules its not healthy? I don't Care You have Know Idea How hard it is in life when your like this im 14 years old I don't need this And that is my goal even if it take sickness and all I want this more than anything

    Your profile says that you are 24.

    Some here know exactly how you feel. They too were over weight at 14 or at 24. Most of us were just as desperate. Some have even tried to do what you want to do...lose that much weight so quickly. Most failed at it. Yes the lost some weight but then turned around and gained it all back plus more.

    Here's some advice that you can either think about or ignore...

    Get some help with your weight loss (parents plus a nutritionist/doctor).
    Learn to do this the right way so that you never have to face this again.

    Most of all...learn to love yourself no matter what the scale says.

    We are only giving you our advice based on years of failure and success.
  • Love4fitnesslove4food2
    Love4fitnesslove4food2 Posts: 711 Member
    At your current weight something like this is not unreasonable if you are tracking diligently and not straying off course regularly.

    10 pounds the first month
    8 pounds in months 2-6

    So, that's a total of 50 pounds in 6 months.
  • GiveMeCoffee
    GiveMeCoffee Posts: 3,556 Member
    Hard to say what you will lose in that time, but start now and in that time you will improve. Find a reasonable calorie deficit, and start doing some strength training. Good luck!

    Edited to add read this thread:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1175494-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants
  • Rockstar_JILL
    Rockstar_JILL Posts: 514 Member
    I lost 70 lbs. in 6 months, but I stuck to it! I ate really well 90% of the time and exercised alot. If you stick too it, you CAN do it!
  • quiqui29
    quiqui29 Posts: 42
    Ive lost 46 lbs in 7 months but I slacked maybe about a month of those 7 months so it probably would have been more. However I am 5'3 and I started at 309 lbs. I measure my food, drink as much water, walked outside whenever warm from 1-2 1/2 hours 4-5 times a week and/or went to the gym. Doctor prescribed phetermine weight loss pills that you take one a day but went from taking one everyday to a few a week to none to whenever I feel like taking my pill.
  • edwardkim85
    edwardkim85 Posts: 438 Member
    Just asking because I am getting married in late July this year, and I need some motivation...I FUBAR'd the last three days and I need to get back on track...but I wanted to set a realistic goal for late July. How much did you/can you lose in 5-6 months?

    You want to look good in your wedding dress(measurements) or just lose weight ? Two completely diff things.

    You can lose just 10-20 lbs in 6 months and look great in a wedding dress if you eat/ cardio/strength train properly

    vs

    lose 50-60 lbs in 6 months by being hungry, no proper training regimen, and look small but all flabby.

    You have 5-6 months, tons of time for a 'big' change in your body.

    Focus on proper eating/cardio/strength training regimen. Weight loss and inches lost will follow automatically.
  • Rockstar_JILL
    Rockstar_JILL Posts: 514 Member
    @Edward Kim--- You can lose 50-60 lbs. in 5-6 months and not look flabby! I was well toned and not flabby at all. I followed no plans but my own. I walked, ran, swam, biked, whatever...You can still lose 50 pounds in that amount of time and be toned. Just sayin'. But I agree with you last statement. :)
  • mamma_nee
    mamma_nee Posts: 809 Member
    I was doing great and lost 50 within just a couple months but then along came my 3 month Plateau so you just never know.Its hard to set a goal .

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