Losing 5 pounds a week?

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Is this possible? I want to lose 40 pounds by summer. How much calories should I burn and eat in order to do so. Thanks in advance!

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  • AmyRhubarb
    AmyRhubarb Posts: 6,890 Member
    Should have started last summer. :wink: Sorry, not what you wanted to hear, and I'm not trying to be snarky, but it's true - losing 5 lbs a week isn't reasonable or healthy when you've only got 40 lbs to lose.

    Instead of trying to turbo-lose the pounds for summer, start now with reasonable, steady weight loss and develop the lifestyle of healthy eating and doing some exercise. You WILL look better by summer, and you'll continue to progress straight into fall and winter, and look even better by next summer.

    Set your loss goal at MFP to 1 lb week, then eat your calories, do some exercise, drink water, take rest days, get good sleep. Do it for life, not just for this summer or one event - this leads to losing some, and then crashing and gaining it back and then some, and eventually having to start over. Starting over sucks! :tongue:

    Good luck!
  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,268 Member
    Should have started last summer. :wink: Sorry, not what you wanted to hear, and I'm not trying to be snarky, but it's true - losing 5 lbs a week isn't reasonable or healthy when you've only got 40 lbs to lose.

    Instead of trying to turbo-lose the pounds for summer, start now with reasonable, steady weight loss and develop the lifestyle of healthy eating and doing some exercise. You WILL look better by summer, and you'll continue to progress straight into fall and winter, and look even better by next summer.

    Set your loss goal at MFP to 1 lb week, then eat your calories, do some exercise, drink water, take rest days, get good sleep. Do it for life, not just for this summer or one event - this leads to losing some, and then crashing and gaining it back and then some, and eventually having to start over. Starting over sucks! :tongue:

    Good luck!

    I agree...
  • jmsspr93
    jmsspr93 Posts: 117 Member
    You would need 2500 Per day deficit. You are probably meant to have like 1000 a day, so even if you burnt 500, to even eat something you would need to exercise even more.
  • kr1stadee
    kr1stadee Posts: 1,774 Member
    Your goal weight is 84lbs.
    You are asking about eating 300 calories a day.
    You are looking to lose 5lbs a week.

    Skip the forums and head to see a doctor.
  • trogalicious
    trogalicious Posts: 4,584 Member
    no it isn't.

    you need help. seek out a doctor, parent, or even a friend...
  • broox80
    broox80 Posts: 1,195 Member
    Wow!!! Someone is exhibiting some attention seeking behavior here!! This is your 3rd different topic today about eating 300 cals a day!!! You really need some professional help!!
  • _HeartsOnFire_
    _HeartsOnFire_ Posts: 5,304 Member
    no it isn't.

    you need help. seek out a doctor, parent, or even a friend...

    This..

    and please seek help.
    http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/find-help-support?gclid=CJO1wPPLpL0CFRQS7Aodx0UA8w
  • BattleTaxi
    BattleTaxi Posts: 752 Member
    no it isn't.

    you need help. seek out a doctor, parent, or even a friend...

    QFT.
  • _HeartsOnFire_
    _HeartsOnFire_ Posts: 5,304 Member
    Just making sure you see this. You can call them or go to this website and you can chat online with a volunteer.

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    Find Help & Support
    You are not alone. Help is just a call or click away.
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    Call our toll free, confidential Helpline at 1-800-931-2237
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  • babyshme
    babyshme Posts: 310 Member
    And I am stressing out about trying to lose 50lbs in a year.
  • _HeartsOnFire_
    _HeartsOnFire_ Posts: 5,304 Member
    Just making sure you see this. You can call them or go to this website and you can chat online with a volunteer.

    http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/find-help-support?gclid=CJO1wPPLpL0CFRQS7Aodx0UA8w

    Find Help & Support
    You are not alone. Help is just a call or click away.
    If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, we are here to help.
    Call our toll free, confidential Helpline at 1-800-931-2237
    Click to chat with a Helpline volunteer
    We are here every Monday-Thursday from 9:00 am - 9:00 pm and Friday from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (EST). Our helpline volunteers will be there to offer support and guidance with compassion and understanding.
  • KayBallin
    KayBallin Posts: 111 Member
    Just making sure you see this. You can call them or go to this website and you can chat online with a volunteer.

    http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/find-help-support?gclid=CJO1wPPLpL0CFRQS7Aodx0UA8w

    Find Help & Support
    You are not alone. Help is just a call or click away.
    If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, we are here to help.
    Call our toll free, confidential Helpline at 1-800-931-2237
    Click to chat with a Helpline volunteer
    We are here every Monday-Thursday from 9:00 am - 9:00 pm and Friday from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (EST). Our helpline volunteers will be there to offer support and guidance with compassion and understanding.
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    Your goal weight is 84lbs.
    You are asking about eating 300 calories a day.
    You are looking to lose 5lbs a week.

    Skip the forums and head to see a doctor.

    This.....get some help!
  • Ninkyou
    Ninkyou Posts: 6,666 Member
    Just making sure you see this. You can call them or go to this website and you can chat online with a volunteer.

    http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/find-help-support?gclid=CJO1wPPLpL0CFRQS7Aodx0UA8w

    Find Help & Support
    You are not alone. Help is just a call or click away.
    If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, we are here to help.
    Call our toll free, confidential Helpline at 1-800-931-2237
    Click to chat with a Helpline volunteer
    We are here every Monday-Thursday from 9:00 am - 9:00 pm and Friday from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (EST). Our helpline volunteers will be there to offer support and guidance with compassion and understanding.
    ^Seek help.
  • _HeartsOnFire_
    _HeartsOnFire_ Posts: 5,304 Member
    User deactivated. She decided a pro-ana site someone in another thread provided her with would help.
  • boombalatty123
    boombalatty123 Posts: 116 Member
    Unless you're about 4'6", your goal weight seems unreasonable.

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