Losing 5lbs - 1lb or 0.5lb per week?

Jkn921
Jkn921 Posts: 309 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I was 140 before, am now 147 and want to lose 5lbs as a milestone, I'm confused whether to go for a 1lb loss (1500 calories) or 0.5lb loss (1760 cals). My goal weight is 135-137lbs and I am sticking to the exercise and calorie deficit as a habit I'm not sure exactly which is the right way to start out again, any help is appreciated thanks

Edit: I'm not interested in deadlines for losing weight so doing it quickly doesn't matter to me, I'm in this for the long haul just had a stumble and trying to get back at it

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  • TadaGanIarracht
    TadaGanIarracht Posts: 2,615 Member
    Well what would you prefer? If you'd prefer 1lb then put 0.5lb, unless you know you won't go over.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    0.5lb
  • Jkn921
    Jkn921 Posts: 309 Member
    I wanted opinions on what my calorie deficit should be and I did think 0.5lb initially, as I'm not that far from my goal. But then thought if I'd get far doing so wanted advice.

    Thanks Tavistock Toad
  • TadaGanIarracht
    TadaGanIarracht Posts: 2,615 Member
    Then go for 0.5lb. Generally any more would be for someone who has a lot more to lose.
  • Jkn921
    Jkn921 Posts: 309 Member
    Thanks :) I'm happy being at 140lbs for a while then making my final drop so 7lbs to lose for now
  • TadaGanIarracht
    TadaGanIarracht Posts: 2,615 Member
    I'll trade ya. Lol. Jk.

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