Set your goal to lose 1 pound a week success stories

It depends on what's most sustainable for you.
To lose 2 pounds a week, you have to eat at a deficit of 1000 calories every day. For some people, that deficit is too aggressive and difficult to stick to long-term.

After the first couple of months, I've lost about a pound a week. It's taken a little longer, but I also never feel hungry or deprived, so it's a trade I'm willing to make.

These links may be helpful to you:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1235566-so-you-re-new-here
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants