Need to drop weight quick, health problems serious!

Would losing 10lbs per month be too much? If 2lbs per week is 8lbs, am I pushing it too much?

I think as long as your going the healthy way about it youll be fine but you really dont want to push to hard or you will cause more damage than you intended

It starts with your diet first, pay attention to your intake. Make sure you are logging everything and measuring and weighing out your portions... That is all you need for weightloss. Now as far as fitness you can start by just taking walks. Increase your distance everytime you go out. Losing 1 to 2 lbs. a week is sustainable and a healthy rate of loss...... Best of Luck

Start by cleaning up your diet. You will see some results just from that. Try to stay away from fad diets, in the long run that will just hinder your progress. Try to eat WHOLE, REAL foods like eggs, chicken, fruit, vegetables and beans. Stay away from things that are pre-made and processed.

2lb per week is a great goal to start. You will want to drop that weekly (1.5, 1, 0.5) goal as you get closer to your goal weight, but you could probably aim for that for quite a while.

Your GOAL should be to lose 2 pounds per week. You should not net less than 1200 calories a day.

That being said, I am your height and starting weight and I have lost 20 pounds in about 3-4 weeks (10 pounds before joining MFP).

Hey guys, I'm semi-new here, been involved on and off and recently I've found out that I have serious issues with my health. I have 5ft even and 260lbs. Due to my weight I am not ovulating or have a women's cycle AT ALL. I also have multiple cysts on both my ovaries also due to my weight, high cholesterol and I have damaged my hip flexor and developed acid reflux.

What can I do that is low-impact but still gets results? I need to drop the weight quickly because my family has a history of ovarian and uterine cancer. I am also genetically prone to being heavy, what can I do to combat that? Is there anyone else who has needed to drop weight quickly for health reasons? What did you do to accomplish your goal?

Would losing 10lbs per month be too much? If 2lbs per week is 8lbs, am I pushing it too much?

first and foremost, inform your GP, about the above mentioned issues. Your GP will then be able to advice you with the best plan of action.

Would LOVE to lose 20lbs in a month, even if it's just the first month of dedicated focus of diet and exercise. And the 20lbs was lost from just eating 1200-1400 calories a day?
Sounds very inspirational!

The first two weeks, I just eliminated processed foods from 80% of my diet - I didn't count calories, I just prepped all my own foods.

The last 12 days I have done 1200-1400 NET calories a day.

Lots and lots and lots of water. Peeing is a hobby of mine now, as I do it 8-10 times a day.

Hello, first of all good for you, congratulations. Embarking on this journey will be stressful, I lost 50 pounds in 7-8 months so I know first hand. 80% of how we feel and what we weigh is because of what we eat. Since there is such urgency for you, I would highly recommend that you cut out all sweets and all packaged food, doesn't matter if it's diet, gluten-free or whatever...it is ALL JUNK!!!
No fad diet needed, just eat food that is completely natural, and it helps if you have 3 balanced meals, I ate a healthy fat 3 times daily and that kept me satisfied and reduced cravings (olives, natural nuts, coconut oil) You might feel unwell for about a week (carb flu...google it) but after 2 weeks you'll feel energized, sleep well and about a month later you can add exercise slowly, swimming is good or walking.

Well I am on my way to stop smoking. I was prescribed Chantix and will start taking that this coming Sunday. Drinking isn't a real big problem for me but it IS all sugar so it would be good to stop anyway. Very helpful!

I was a sociable smoker, and drank only at weekends with friends. When, my GP was going to give me tablets, I panicked. I stopped socialising cold turkey for 3 months, and when the blood test showed normal, I was elated. This is over two years, ago. I'm now teatotal, and an ex smoker. My health, is everything to me, and if I don't take care of myself, then I'm buggered, to put it bluntly. I can't believe how careless, I've been with my health. Looking back, I think myself lucky, that I'm not on any medication. My vitamin supplements, is all that I need

I lost 12 lbs this month, and my tips would be :

- Eat primarily whole, unprocessed foods: fruit, veg, lean meat, yogurt, beans, hummus, oats, milk, eggs, with the occasional treat of something small you're craving. Moderation is key!
- Log and measure everything honestly and accurately on MFP.
- Aim for 100 oz of water per day - great for weight loss, skin, energy, everything!
- Never eat below 1200 calories, it's just unsafe and unsustainable. I ate between 1500 and 1800 this month and got great results.
- Plan out healthy, filling snacks! Snacks should have protein with a little fat and a little carb to keep your satisfied!
- Eat every 3 hours or so and you wont feel so hungry by the time you get to a meal. Drink a glass of water just before a meal.
- Low impact exercise 60 minutes at least 3 times per week. This can be swimming, walking, recumbent bike at the gym, elliptical, with some strength training mixed in if your injury can handle it.
- Weigh in weekly and have patience! I know you want to do it quickly, but don't try to break your body down, change will come soon!
- Get involved in MFP community. Get a handful of supportive friends and check in everyday - it really helps!

I think at your weight and height you could totally lose 10-15 pounds in a month! Good luck :happy: