How long should it take to lose 2 stone?

khowlett62
khowlett62 Posts: 12 Member
edited November 2024 in Getting Started
Hi. So this weekend I've made a bet with two family members to see who can lose 2 stone the quickest. I want to do it sensibly so it stays off. Just wondering how quickly it could be done & if anybody has any experience. I've done weight watchers before & it was successful but slow. Wish me luck! Thanks

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  • fearlessleader104
    fearlessleader104 Posts: 723 Member
    As long as it needs to take.
  • macros501
    macros501 Posts: 2 Member
    you can safely loose 1-2 pounds a week, depending on how you set your caloric deficit.
  • macros501
    macros501 Posts: 2 Member
    slow is good, loosing weight fast isn't very safe and means that you'll be depriving yourself of too many calories. this causes food binges and you will most likely put the weight back on if not more. so my advice is to take it slow and steady, that way you can keep the weight off.
  • khowlett62
    khowlett62 Posts: 12 Member
    Very good advice thank you. We all like our food so probably won't be quick for any of us! We just all want to achieve the same goal. Slow & steady wins the race I suppose.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    khowlett62 wrote: »
    Hi. So this weekend I've made a bet with two family members to see who can lose 2 stone the quickest. I want to do it sensibly so it stays off. Just wondering how quickly it could be done & if anybody has any experience. I've done weight watchers before & it was successful but slow. Wish me luck! Thanks

    A pound a week is reasonable so 28lbs, 28 weeks.
  • khowlett62
    khowlett62 Posts: 12 Member
    28 weeks doesn't sound too long :)
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    You shouldn't make it a race tbh

    1lb a week is sensible

    But good luck
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