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Is it possble to lose 32 pounds in 4 months??

candi4561
candi4561 Posts: 8 Member
edited February 12 in Health and Weight Loss
How long did it take you to lose 32 pounds?I weight 225 now

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  • GameOfPounds
    GameOfPounds Posts: 128 Member
    If you want to lose 32 pounds in 4 months that would mean that you would lose 8lbs a month.

    It's not impossible but it will take a lot of effort. Try some strength training and generally working out while you're eating at a deficit to lose weight. It will make you look much more slimmer. It really helps!

    Good Luck xx
  • Achrya
    Achrya Posts: 16,913 Member
    It's taken me 8 months to not quite lose 30 pounds.


    But to be fair I like to eat.
  • Leonidas_meets_Spartacus
    Leonidas_meets_Spartacus Posts: 6,198 Member
    I lost around 25 lbs in 9 weeks. Every one is different, the secret is to set modest goals, like lose 5 lbs a month. If you get there earlier its great.
  • metacognition
    metacognition Posts: 626 Member
    It depends on where you are starting from. In a healthy weight range even a moderate deficit can have a lot of side effects.

    When I was obese I reliably lost 1.5 - 1.7 pounds per week at 1200 calories a day, for several months.
  • Cranquistador
    Cranquistador Posts: 39,744 Member
    need more info
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    Your ticker says you are looking to lose 33lbs total, the closer you get to goal, the longer it will take.

    Ideally:
    If you have 75+ lbs to lose 2 lbs/week is ideal
    If you have 40-75 lbs to lose 1.5 lbs/week is ideal
    If you have 25-40 lbs to lose 1 lbs/week is ideal
    If you have 15 -25 lbs to lose 0.5 to 1.0 lbs/week is ideal
    If you have less than 15 lbs to lose 0.5 lbs/week is ideal
  • starrylioness
    starrylioness Posts: 543 Member
    Everyone's body is different so it really depends but 1-2 lbs a week loss is really what you want to aim for. Why rush it? The weight didn't come on overnight. It's going to take time to come off.
  • cherryberryred0
    cherryberryred0 Posts: 26 Member
    I lost 29 lbs in 3 months, so I would say yes it is possible.. with alot of hard work and dedication.
    But I guess it also depends on how heavy you are to begin with.
  • Achrya
    Achrya Posts: 16,913 Member
    Oh, OP is 225 pounds. That changes things a bit. You could probably aim for 2 pounds a week (assuming your of average height and not on the tall side here) and lose close to 30 in that time frame (considering you'll probably see a large drop at first)
  • Ophidion
    Ophidion Posts: 2,065 Member
    It is possible for someone with your stats with the right tools and adherence, but don't beat yourself up if you stumble along the way

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1069278-acronyms-and-terms-for-new-mfp-members-v-6
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