What is a REALISTIC goal??
Meli311ssa
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Right now I am a 30 year old female, 5 foot 5 and 155 pounds. I am getting married in 62 days. I'd like to weigh 140 pounds on my wedding day because I know I look and feel healthy at that weight.. Is this a realistic goal, and if not what is? I am working out 5 days a week for 45 minutes to an hour (mostly cardio but also some light weight lifting) and eating a deficit of 300 to 500 calories in addition to my exercise regimen.
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It looks like you are trying to lose two pounds a week and being that close to your goal weight you may find frustrating to get to. I think with you being close to your goal weight you can realistically lose a half a pound a week without having to drop your calories too low. I am sure someone will post the guidelines for how much you should attempt to lose for the amount of weight you need to lose. You may want to increase the weight training to help tone your body and lose inches.
Congratulations on the upcoming nuptials!0 -
It looks like you are trying to lose two pounds a week and being that close to your goal weight you may find frustrating to get to. I think with you being close to your goal weight you can realistically lose a half a pound a week without having to drop your calories too low. I am sure someone will post the guidelines for how much you should attempt to lose for the amount of weight you need to lose. You may want to increase the weight training to help tone your body and lose inches.
Congratulations on the upcoming nuptials!
Thanks! That was my worry that it will a challenge with being so close to my goal. Funny how 15 lbs can feel like so much fat, but can be so hard to lose. I agree I should step it up on the weights.0 -
Do you really want to lose that much in 62 days and incur the wrath of your dressmaker?
+1 to stepping it up on the weights.0 -
obscuremusicreference wrote: »Do you really want to lose that much in 62 days and incur the wrath of your dressmaker?
+1 to stepping it up on the weights.
My dress is actually a bit snug! I know it would fit fine if I lost 5 more pounds. But another 10 and I'd probably also look better in it. I will do more weight lifting and increase the resistance on my elliptical machine. So, do you all think that 10 pounds is more realistic?0 -
I think 10 lbs is more realistic but with the strength training / weights you could lose more inches too and either way you'll feel great about yourself when the day gets here
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I think 10 lbs is more realistic but with the strength training / weights you could lose more inches too and either way you'll feel great about yourself when the day gets here. Congrats!
Thank you! And inches are waaay more important than Pounds to me. The scale is not my friend! I prefer to try on a very tight pair of goal jeans once a week 0 -
That's a great idea! I'm still so far from goal but I do have some clothes still from the last time I was there... They'd prob be good motivation.0
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The less you have to lose, the more slowly it comes off. That's just the way the human body works. A healthy, sustainable loss is .5 lb. per week for every 25 lbs. you're overweight.
So 4.5 lbs. in less than 9 weeks.0 -
If you are new to working out I would suggest paying more attention to your measurements instead of the scale. Use your dress as your guide. Best wishes on your upcoming nuptials!0
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yeah, 10 lbs is really more realistic.0
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Weighed in 2 pounds lighter at 153 today!! Woohoo that was a big accomplishment with Christmas being last week! I have been exercising my butt off!! Going to do some dumbbell exercises this afternoon too. 0
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I think it's a realistic goal. If you lose 2lbs a week for the next 8 weeks, that's 16lbs. You'll just need to stick to it and work your boo-tay off. You can do it, getting married is an excellent motivator.0
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herrspoons wrote: »editorgrrl wrote: »The less you have to lose, the more slowly it comes off. That's just the way the human body works. A healthy, sustainable loss is .5 lb. per week for every 25 lbs. you're overweight.
So 4.5 lbs. in less than 9 weeks.
Nope. Weight comes off at whatever level of calorie deficit you set. It appears to come off more slowly because you have less room to reduce calories whilst not dropping below BMR.
Your comment seems to promise that any woman who sets her goal to 2 lbs. per week will lose 8 lbs. every month, and that's simply not true.
A woman who's 5'5" and 155 lbs. is not going to lose 15 lbs. in 62 days (1.7 lbs. per week) or even 10 lbs. (1.13 lbs. per week)—at least not in a healthy way.
OP, your partner loves you. However many pounds you eventually lose, I'm sure you'll make a beautiful bride. Best wishes for a happy, healthy life together!0 -
Thamks for all of your responses!! I am definitely not hungry or depriving myself at all; but I am very diligent and commited! Since I now have 13 pounds to lose in 61 days (because my bi-monthly weigh-in was this morning, and I'm down to 153!) I am thinking that 10 pounds is a more realistic goal. If my jeans fit looser, that will make me happy too. I am active and drink lots of water. I do think I look fabulous lol, but I want to feel healthier too!! So here's to losing 5 pounds in January and another 5 in February! I'd be happy to post an update to share 0
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I'm 29, 5'4''. I weighed in at 140.9 on Dec 2, today I was 132.4. I dropped 8.5 in almost 4 weeks, including two days of eating Christmas cookies and lasagna (Dec 16 and 17). But I have been eating 1300 calories per day and working out almost everyday. I try to get in at least 12,000 steps plus about 20-25 miles of running in per week. 1 glass of wine each Saturday night and only if it fits in. Dropping 2lbs per week is doable. Weigh your food, work your butt off, and stay on your feet as much as you can. Good luck and Congratulations.0
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CharleneMarie723 wrote: »I'm 29, 5'4''. I weighed in at 140.9 on Dec 2, today I was 132.4. I dropped 8.5 in almost 4 weeks, including two days of eating Christmas cookies and lasagna (Dec 16 and 17). But I have been eating 1300 calories per day and working out almost everyday. I try to get in at least 12,000 steps plus about 20-25 miles of running in per week. 1 glass of wine each Saturday night and only if it fits in. Dropping 2lbs per week is doable. Weigh your food, work your butt off, and stay on your feet as much as you can. Good luck and Congratulations.
What? I have the same stats. I can't imagine dropping that fast right now. I eat 1600 and am still hungry...with a crap ton of protein too.0 -
I'd opt for 1.25 pounds a week. With all your exercise that should be very doable.0
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~5 lbs is realistic imo. I personally would not be wanting to aggressively diet at the same time that I was dealing with the stress of planning/preparing for a wedding.0
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arditarose wrote: »CharleneMarie723 wrote: »I'm 29, 5'4''. I weighed in at 140.9 on Dec 2, today I was 132.4. I dropped 8.5 in almost 4 weeks, including two days of eating Christmas cookies and lasagna (Dec 16 and 17). But I have been eating 1300 calories per day and working out almost everyday. I try to get in at least 12,000 steps plus about 20-25 miles of running in per week. 1 glass of wine each Saturday night and only if it fits in. Dropping 2lbs per week is doable. Weigh your food, work your butt off, and stay on your feet as much as you can. Good luck and Congratulations.
What? I have the same stats. I can't imagine dropping that fast right now. I eat 1600 and am still hungry...with a crap ton of protein too.
And I'm 5'7 with a 1410 cal goal and im never hungry. I have a steady loss of about 2lb/wk. People are different.
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MsHarryWinston wrote: »arditarose wrote: »CharleneMarie723 wrote: »I'm 29, 5'4''. I weighed in at 140.9 on Dec 2, today I was 132.4. I dropped 8.5 in almost 4 weeks, including two days of eating Christmas cookies and lasagna (Dec 16 and 17). But I have been eating 1300 calories per day and working out almost everyday. I try to get in at least 12,000 steps plus about 20-25 miles of running in per week. 1 glass of wine each Saturday night and only if it fits in. Dropping 2lbs per week is doable. Weigh your food, work your butt off, and stay on your feet as much as you can. Good luck and Congratulations.
What? I have the same stats. I can't imagine dropping that fast right now. I eat 1600 and am still hungry...with a crap ton of protein too.
And I'm 5'7 with a 1410 cal goal and im never hungry. I have a steady loss of about 2lb/wk. People are different.
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Oh, honey.
Just get Spanx.
It's one day.
By the way, congratulations!0 -
I appreciate everyone's opinions, which is exactly why I asked for them! I did want to say that it's not "just for one day" as is this a lifestyle change, not an extreme diet. And my wedding isn't stressing me out in the slightest, so no worries about the "stress of planning a wedding." I realize we are all different, have different goals, are hungry at different calorie deficits, etc. I was just wondering what is realistic and realize what is realistic for me might not be for you, and vise versa. I would be happy to post an update after my wedding in 61 days!0
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When they say up the weights they mean weights as in lift heavy not reps as in lift more at a light weight
But congratulations on your wedding and your attitude
You got this
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One you keep to. There is no matter how hard you try no body will do it that fast (like 100 kilograms in a week) as in impossible/implausible. However what is a realistic goal comes down to figuring out how and sticking to that plan.0
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10 pounds is realistic.0
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1% per week is healthy to aim for but your body might have other plans, especially if you really upped the strength training and other exercise. But you'll look better and feel better regardless so don't let the scale be your report card. Good luck!Meli311ssa wrote: »I was just wondering what is realistic and realize what is realistic for me might not be for you, and vise versa. I would be happy to post an update after my wedding in 61 days!
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to work toward something even bigger at a date after the wedding.
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You an lose 5 pounds a month for next 2 months (or more importantly lose the desired inches.) I think you will do it and feel fantastic. It does call for calorie deficit but you won't be starving. It is not too aggressive for a short term goal.
Just keep in mind, no matter what you weigh on wedding day...you will be gorgeous and happy and your groom will think you are the most beautiful woman he ever laid eyes on.
Congratulations on the wedding!0
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