Question for the those who have lost over 60lbs

I lost 60lbs in just over 2 years mainly because I'm a bit rubbish at following my nutrition plan and I hit a lot of plateaus, but I've had friends do in 6 months. Granted they've started putting it back on now, whereas I haven't but that's probably more to do with the holidays than anything else.

2 to 3lbs a week is a perfectly safe amount to lose, any faster and there's a danger of loose skin.

Good luck

I had a lot more to lose than you do, however I lost 70 pounds in 4 months but I have no idea what my calorie intake was, that was before I began logging. But I will tell you 900 calories is so low for me personally I simply can't live off of that or at least not for long. I will say everything after 70 was much slower to come off for me. Understand everyone is different

It took me 8 months to lose 60 pounds. I started at 290 pounds, 5'7 tall. I exercised 5-6 days a week for 1 hour at a time (cardio and strength training) and ate anywhere between 1700-2200 calories.

Honestly, 3 pounds a week is a tall order. It may come off that fast at first, but after a month or so it tapers off dramatically. I mean, it can be done but you would have to restrict badly and under eat which is not good for you. It came off fast for me the first couple months, then I was losing anywhere from half a pound to 2 pounds a week. You go into this thinking the weight is going to just melt off but the reality is weight loss is hard. There will be some weeks you lose nothing at all. I wouldn't recommend time limits and deadlines. Weight loss is not linear. Have patience, eat enough calories and don't give up when it gets hard.

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I'm wanting to lose 20lbs by June and in my opinion, that's pushing myself pretty hard. Not saying 60lbs is impossible, but it would be rigorous.

It has taken me a year to lose 150 lbs. The first part of the year it was tough from a diet standpoint but the diet got easier the exercising remained tough. I lost a lot at first then it tapered off to about 2 lbs a week sometimes a little less. The main thing is to stick with it even if it doesn't seem like you are losing anything.

Exercise increases muscle and muscle weighs more but it also burns more calories just make sure you eat enough to sustain your overall health and keep your muscles intact with plenty of protein. In the long run you will lose the weight it just takes persistence and patience.

Hang in there it will happen.

I lost 60+ pounds in 2012, averaging a NET of around 1800-2000 calories (gross intake 2400-3000, I was nursing, lifting and doing some cardio). I lost at an average rate of a pound every 4 days.

My starting weight was 271, and I lost my first 60 pounds in exactly 6 months. I ate no less than 1300 calories. I exercised approximately 5 times per week at a light to moderate intensity for 30-45 minutes on average. I ate back at least half my exercise calories. IMO, there's no need to lower your calorie intake so drastically. Is is possible to lose that much in that amount of time? Yes, but the key is figuring out what works for you and your body.

I started at an all time weight high of 320 lbs, on a 5' 10" and some change, medium male frame.

I lost the first 50 lbs or so in about 7 months or so, low carbing.

I maintained for a good year and a half, fluctuating back and forth between about 10 lbs in both directions.

I recommitted to losing weight starting at the top of last summer after I saw the weight creeping back up. I switched over to intermittent fasting. I lost 60 lbs in about 4 months.

I don't count calories, so I couldn't say.

I have lost 60 pounds too but I took nine months to do it. I STRONGLY advise against losing that much so quickly by such a serious calorie restriction. I am no expert, but from what I understand, the body adapts the the calorie restriction and you will NEVER be able to go back to what you consider a "normal" intake. Something that is a few hundred calories below what it takes to sustain the body without moving on more than a "quick start" basis is a seriously bad decision in my opinion - especially if you are doing that much exercise. The result will be the opposite of what you are trying to achieve. You will put your body in stress mode. take your time and do it right. Reduce intake to something more reasonable - 1300 to 1500 cals, then gradually increase activity level. Good luck!!!! I've kept my weight off for more than a year now and each quarter, I add a bit more variety and intensity to my work out. I am 60 years old but look and feel like I'm 40.

I started using MFP on March 25, 2013 at 262 lb and I just hit 60 lb lost about 10 days ago. So almost 10 months for me to lose 60 lb.

I consider that a win though. Prior to joining MFP I lost 45 lb and it took me FOUR AND 1/2 YEARS (eating somewhat healthier and walking many miles per week but not counting calories) to get from 307 to 262.

I never had a goal date in mind. Actually last March I hoped to get to 220 by the end of 2013 and I hit 220 around the start of October. Slower weight loss is fine with me though. I am set to sedentary, eat back over half of my exercise calories, and set to lose 1.5 lb/week which I've been pretty close to that the entire time.

Right now minus exercise I eat 1,320 calories. When I was at 261 lb, I think I was still eating around 1,600. Obviously how many calories you eat is your decision but I personally think 900 is dangerous at your weight (or my own, or probably even "average weight" women) and if you don't eat any exercise calories. You don't want to deplete your body of important nutrients. I know that firsthand. A time or two I tried eating 1,200 strictly and wound up with the scale moving SLOWER and having some weird side effects like minor hair loss (just a lot more in the shower, nothing drastic) and little black spots on my cuticles...I'd rather just lose more slowly and eat more and not deal with that sort of thing!!

This year I want to get to 180 but I feel confident I'll surpass that goal. Currently at 199.

Whats calorie defecit?

Calorie Deficit: this is the situation when people spend more calories than they consume (eat). In other words, calories in is less than calories out. You would want to have a calorie deficit to achieve fat loss. (cal in < cal out = fat loss).

When MFP gives you a caloric goal # (Ex: 1600 cal/day limit), if you reach a number below that for the day (either by eating less or burning more), you have achieved a calorie deficit.

Convential wisdom says that 1 lb = 3500 cals, so if you consume 500 cals less per day (3500/7=500), then you would lose 1 lb per week. Reality doesn't quite work like that, but you get the picture. Hope that helps!

I lost my first 45 pounds in 3.5 months .... I have now lost 150+ pounds but the remainder took a lot longer to lose

It took me years. I started way before I found MFP.

It took so long because I'd do unsustainable diets with ridiculously low calories, then binge eat for weeks and put weight back on.

I've lost 50lb since the start of August - mostly low carb and gym about 5 days a week with archery 3 or 4 times a week.