Realistically speaking....

NYCGamerGirlx
NYCGamerGirlx Posts: 48 Member
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Realistically speaking, how much weight can one lose in 83 days?

Strict vegetarian diet, no sugar drinks (nothing BUT water), walking to and from work (about a mile each way) as opposed to taking a cab to work and working out 7 days a week for 25-30 minutes (maybe an hour on some days).

The workouts are a mixture or Zumba classes, spinning classes, cardio, and weight lifting.

Thanks in advance!
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  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    a pound a week should be doable.
  • kk_140
    kk_140 Posts: 518 Member
    Now take all of what you're doing and add a calorie deficit.
  • SunofaBeach14
    SunofaBeach14 Posts: 4,899 Member
    I agree with both of the above
  • wannakimmy
    wannakimmy Posts: 488 Member
    Now take all of what you're doing and add a calorie deficit.

    This
  • NYCGamerGirlx
    NYCGamerGirlx Posts: 48 Member
    BUMP
  • fivethreeone
    fivethreeone Posts: 8,196 Member
    BUMP


    Were the answers you received not to your liking?

    Moderate calorie deficit, losing a pound a week pretty much covered it.
  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
    agree with the others.
    Eat less than your body needs, and you will lose weight.
    About 1 lb a week is good.
    Somtimes it will be more, sometimes it will be less....but as long as you are trending in the direction you want, then you are good.
  • skullshank
    skullshank Posts: 4,323 Member
    Realistically speaking, how much weight can one lose in 83 days?
    in a healthy way?
    about a lb a week, per the above.
    Strict vegetarian diet, no sugar drinks (nothing BUT water), walking to and from work (about a mile each way) as opposed to taking a cab to work and working out 7 days a week for 25-30 minutes (maybe an hour on some days).
    are you at a caloric deficit?
    The workouts are a mixture or Zumba classes, spinning classes, cardio, and weight lifting.
    cool.
    Thanks in advance!
    np
  • iPlatano
    iPlatano Posts: 487 Member
    What they said.
    There are no shortcuts.
    Good luck.
  • NYCGamerGirlx
    NYCGamerGirlx Posts: 48 Member
    Boy is there sassiness on this website. Just wanted more than 2-3 answers. But thanks anyway. Sheesh.
  • jennifer_417
    jennifer_417 Posts: 12,344 Member
    You must be new here...:flowerforyou:
  • NYCGamerGirlx
    NYCGamerGirlx Posts: 48 Member
    You must be new here...:flowerforyou:

    Nope, not really. Just thought over the years people would stop being so sassy. Guess that's unrealistic to expect :)
  • allotmentgardener
    allotmentgardener Posts: 248 Member
    It does all depend on your calorie defecit. I am also a vegetarian, I walk wherever possible though I don't do much workout apart from a few weights at home - the weight is coming off though :)
    If you want extra friends on your journey feel free to add me.
    Good luck with your goals
  • pyrowill
    pyrowill Posts: 1,163 Member
    The above comments are all pretty realistic to be honest. Whats happening in 83 days?
  • _Zardoz_
    _Zardoz_ Posts: 3,987 Member
    Realistically speaking, how much weight can one lose in 83 days?

    Strict vegetarian diet, no sugar drinks (nothing BUT water), walking to and from work (about a mile each way) as opposed to taking a cab to work and working out 7 days a week for 25-30 minutes (maybe an hour on some days).

    The workouts are a mixture or Zumba classes, spinning classes, cardio, and weight lifting.

    Thanks in advance!
    Thas sounds pretty grim. If your a vegetarian for ethics or personal choice that's great but it's no miraculous way to lose weight you can get fat vegetarians, I was a fat Vegan (now I'm a smaller one). If though you are drastically changing your diet in the hope that it aids weightloss statistically your more likely to fail. How about just eating your normal foods at a calorie deficit add a bit of exercise and you'll lose weight.
  • melaniecheeks
    melaniecheeks Posts: 6,349 Member
    Why vegetarian? Why 83 days? The restriction to ONLY water seems a little severe.
  • NYCGamerGirlx
    NYCGamerGirlx Posts: 48 Member
    Thas sounds pretty grim. If your a vegetarian for ethics or personal choice that's great but it's no miraculous way to lose weight you can get fat vegetarians, I was a fat Vegan (now I'm a smaller one). If though you are drastically changing your diet in the hope that it aids weightloss statistically your more likely to fail. How about just eating your normal foods at a calorie deficit add a bit of exercise and you'll lose weight.

    I've been a Vegetarian for 7 years. My personal choice. I'm not doing it for weight loss.
  • GiveMeCoffee
    GiveMeCoffee Posts: 3,556 Member
    Boy is there sassiness on this website. Just wanted more than 2-3 answers. But thanks anyway. Sheesh.

    Why do you need more of the same answer, do you want good advice which has already been given or are you waiting on someone to tell you what you want to hear?
  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,267 Member
    Boy is there sassiness on this website. Just wanted more than 2-3 answers. But thanks anyway. Sheesh.

    You got like 8 but they were all the same...

    If you wanted 2-3 different answers here...

    about 12lbs or 6lbs...there now you have 2-3 answers. Realistically per your post....

    Unrealistic answer 22lbs (2lbs a week) or 33lbs (3lbs a week) Per the above comment.
  • kerricus
    kerricus Posts: 165 Member
    I've lost 5lbs in that time frame. (Strict vegetarian, only tea or water, walking 6 miles a day.)
  • NYCGamerGirlx
    NYCGamerGirlx Posts: 48 Member
    Thank you to all who answered. Have a FANTASTIC day.
  • LC458
    LC458 Posts: 300 Member
    Along with cutting my cals I'm also a vegetarian and I really enjoy my diet, just make sure you're getting enough protein. I also do weight training and just a bit of cardio and I had my weight come off at a good pace. 1-1.5lbs or so a week. But the biggest tip I can offer is try not to pay too much attention to the scale. Measure your weight loss in inches. I wish you luck with your weight loss and overall more active lifestyle :happy:

    Oh and this is a fabulous website for recipe ideas for vegetarians/vegans- http://ohsheglows.com.
  • _Zardoz_
    _Zardoz_ Posts: 3,987 Member
    Boy is there sassiness on this website. Just wanted more than 2-3 answers. But thanks anyway. Sheesh.
    So you just wanted people to agree with you? Sorry wrong place for that. If though you want some varied advice that may help you lose weight in a sustainable way without needless suffering from people who have or are doing it. Then stick around. Have a good day
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,207 Member
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    I see nothing but good, realistic advice and answers in here... did I miss something?
  • PinkCupcakes84
    PinkCupcakes84 Posts: 235 Member
    Thank you to all who answered. Have a FANTASTIC day.

    Ummm this sounds sassy to me:(
  • SunofaBeach14
    SunofaBeach14 Posts: 4,899 Member
    Boy is there sassiness on this website. Just wanted more than 2-3 answers. But thanks anyway. Sheesh.


    Not getting the answer you want = sassiness
  • Serah87
    Serah87 Posts: 5,481 Member
    All OP wanted to hear was unicorns and rainbows!!! :indifferent:
  • chadproud
    chadproud Posts: 8
    a pound a week should be doable.

    Yea I agree with this. At first you might lose some excess water weight. But in terms of pure fat, one pound per week is about the maximum anyone can expect.

    Good luck!
  • Fitfully_me
    Fitfully_me Posts: 647 Member
    I knew there were some sites that would give you numbers that you are looking for. So I found one for you that you can plug in your current weight, your desired weight and the time you'd like to lose and it will give you a deficit you should have.

    http://www.superskinnyme.com/calorie-deficit-calculator.html

    That being said, the advice you've received is solid, and this tool will confirm that for you.


    ETA: Lighten up. I didn't detect any sass in the responses you'd been given.
  • Junebuggyzy
    Junebuggyzy Posts: 345 Member
    In 15 weeks I lost almost 2 pounds a week. I went from 162 down to 134.

    I have a goal too. I want to lose 32 pounds for my son's wedding. have 11 days left to lose 4 pounds. Realistically, that's not going to happen. I lost 28 pounds in 15 weeks, and that is good enough for me.

    The sassiness you see is what I call people who are rude. These are people who have no life. They live for making people feel bad. Especially when people come to this forum looking for help.

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