5 lb week .... who's in ?

Secret_Agent_007
Secret_Agent_007 Posts: 1,082
edited September 2024 in Motivation and Support
We've decided to make sure we lose 5lbs this week. FTR, our week starts Monday and weigh-in is Sunday mornings. Having lost 2 lbs / week most weeks, I got to thinking if I just cranked out some cardio and weight training we could bump that up to bigger numbers.

Anyone else ??

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  • MannAmanda
    MannAmanda Posts: 50
    It's worth a try. I would like a chance to push myself. Is it starting This past monday?
  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,294 Member
    This is not healthy. MFP recommends no more than 2lbs/week, but suggest 1lb is the safest.
  • fitzie63
    fitzie63 Posts: 508 Member
    Good luck but you could be setting yourself up for disappointment. Not healthy (agreeing with erickirb)
  • mamabearr
    mamabearr Posts: 304
    I agree also. Sounds pretty unhealthy to me.
  • vroyyoung
    vroyyoung Posts: 33
    Starting this coming Monday?
  • Rurouni_Kou
    Rurouni_Kou Posts: 180 Member
    This is not healthy. MFP recommends no more than 2lbs/week, but suggest 1lb is the safest.

    I'd have to agree with that assessment. 5 lbs is really high to loose in one week.

    If I'm not botching the math (I'm new at this) its 3500 calorie deficit to loose one lb, so that by 5 lbs would mean you need a 17,500 cal deficit in a week. Which translates to this:

    1 lb a week is a deficit of 500 calories. 5lbs a week is a deficit of _2,500 calories per day_.
  • Dencrossgirl
    Dencrossgirl Posts: 501 Member
    Dream on, only doable if your are really obese or will work in the very short term and then your metabolism will be messed up. If you can manage 2 pounds a week consistently, it is a miracle.
  • Secret_Agent_007
    Secret_Agent_007 Posts: 1,082
    Dream on, only doable if your are really obese or will work in the very short term and then your metabolism will be messed up. If you can manage 2 pounds a week consistently, it is a miracle.


    Wow! A lot of people really don't like the idea!

    It just so happens I am obese. At 200+ lbs and only 5'7" I'm no where close to my goal weight. 2lbs per week on diet alone doesn't seem to be a stretch as I've done it every week since 1st week of January. I thought cranking out some excercise would easily double my progress. You've seen it for years on Biggest Loser.

    Maybe I'm just impatient. :embarassed:
  • Ms_MoneyPenny
    Ms_MoneyPenny Posts: 5
    I think its doable if you are not close to your goal weight, which he isnt and neither am I. I have lost 2 lbs just on diet and started to hit the gym hard on monday so I think a 5 is possible... Push hard but safe and I know you can do it...
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