Realistic goals

laurenadams95
laurenadams95 Posts: 21
in Health and Weight Loss
Hi, I have dieted on and off before but I've finally got myself into a better routine and my eating is much better. I generally tend to lose a lot of weight very fast, for example last week I lost 6lbs. It then slows down, once it starts to slow down how much would you guys recommend is healthy goal for each week? I feel like 2lbs is not enough each week for me but I dont want to set myself up for disappointment.

Thanks for any help :)

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  • ChristineRoze
    ChristineRoze Posts: 212 Member
    wow i wish i could lose 6lbs a week that's crazy quick!! Unfortunately i only lose about 1lbs a week sometimes 2 if i eat really well.

    You could maybe up your exercise by a lot? I know i really need to get my butt moving more haha
  • laurenadams95
    laurenadams95 Posts: 21
    I think because I'm quite overweight its a bit easier to lose more! I'm exercising every day at the moment but the weight seems to fall off for a few weeks and then nearly grinds to a hault, I just dont know how to keep it coming off!
  • LumberJacck
    LumberJacck Posts: 559 Member
    I have analysed the weight loss data of thousands of people and although losing weight quickly is exciting and increases confidence, it hardly ever lasts. Most people lose weight then gain a little, then continue losing again.

    If I woke up tomorrow 50kg overweight, I'd probably aim for 2kg a month, with the last 10kg about 1kg a month. Yes, that would take 30 months but you would be more likely to reach goal weight (IMHO). Only about 15% of people wanting to lose weight reach their goal weight.
  • MelodyandBarbells
    MelodyandBarbells Posts: 7,724 Member
    Hi, I have dieted on and off before but I've finally got myself into a better routine and my eating is much better. I generally tend to lose a lot of weight very fast, for example last week I lost 6lbs. It then slows down, once it starts to slow down how much would you guys recommend is healthy goal for each week? I feel like 2lbs is not enough each week for me but I dont want to set myself up for disappointment.

    Thanks for any help :)

    What do you weigh and how much are you looking to lose total?
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Hi, I have dieted on and off before but I've finally got myself into a better routine and my eating is much better. I generally tend to lose a lot of weight very fast, for example last week I lost 6lbs. It then slows down, once it starts to slow down how much would you guys recommend is healthy goal for each week? I feel like 2lbs is not enough each week for me but I dont want to set myself up for disappointment.

    Thanks for any help :)

    the first 6lbs is water weight... it depends how much you have to lose to how much is a healthy amount each week.

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