Is losing 10% of weight in 8 weeks realistic?

gerbies
gerbies Posts: 444 Member
edited September 25 in Health and Weight Loss
Just wanted to get some opinions. I was going to set some initial goals and thought that 10% of my weight in 8 weeks would be a good goal. Am I shooting too high?

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  • sbwood888
    sbwood888 Posts: 953 Member
    26 pounds in 8 weeks is a little high, but it is possible
  • EvanR
    EvanR Posts: 17
    I've dropped 33 pounds in the last couple months coming from a starting weight of 276, so it's definitely doable. It just depends on your personal circumstances.
  • Michelemybelle
    Michelemybelle Posts: 52 Member
    I just joined the site as well. I don't think it's unrealistic. If my math is correct, that's about 2 lbs a week, right?
  • Groovytiffany
    Groovytiffany Posts: 3 Member
    I would think so. usually in the first couple weeks you lost the most anyways.
  • abyssfully
    abyssfully Posts: 410 Member
    My goal was to lose 20 lbs in 2 months - which happens to be almost exactly 10% of my weight.

    Guess what? I'm right on track :)

    So I sure hope it's possible!
  • gerbies
    gerbies Posts: 444 Member
    Thanks, everyone, for your feedback. That'll be my goal, then. I know it's a bit aggressive, but I'm focused!
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