3 lbs a week???

if you put the information in thats needed on this site and where it asks how many pounds per wk you want to lose, select 2 lbs, it will tell you how much calorie intake you need to accomplish this....also try to get your 8 glasses of water and at least 30 minutes of some type of exercise, even if its just a slow pace walk...this all should work!

Use MFP to determine calories. but for that extra boost, add cardio. Try and do 30-40 min a day for 4-5 days a week, with a good heart rate. (130-140).

try the 17 Day Diet!

Go with the consensus! The max you should try is 2lbs a week. But if you drastically cut your calories and don't exercise your body will go into 'starvation mode'. If you really want to make changes, lower you carbohydrate intake, up your protein and do strenghth training workouts. You should also be on the lookout of gain muscle mass so measure yourself as well as weigh. But do not try and set ridiculous goals. Be realistic and be healthy.

I've lost 39 lbs. in the past 10 weeks. I workout every day doing 35 minutes of cardio (I do intervals on the treadmill) and do strength training every other day.I did join the gym and hired a personal trainer to make sure I'm getting the most out of my workouts. Food wise, I cut out sugar, dairy and grains. I eat organic protein (eggs, chicken, fish and ocassionally lean beef) LOTS of green vegetables, nuts, extra virgin olive oil and drink low carb protein shakes made with unsweetened almond milk just about every day, post workout. People say losing more than 2 lbs a week is unhealthy, and some people might disagree with me, but I think it really depends on how much you have to lose. I have at least 50 more to go, so I had a substantial amount to lose in the beginning. Also, going from a sedentary lifestyle to exercising every day like I did makes a big difference. I find that by eating enough protein and strength training, I'm still gaining muscle, even though I'm losing about 3-4 lbs a week. I have tons more energy and feel much stronger. I'm sure that as I go, the weight loss will slow down since my body will eventually require less calories.

wow. I love your story. congrads to you. I have been on the right path for a few weeks now. working out 3-4 days a week for 60 min. Try to do more, but with work, 3 kids and my hubby, time is limited.. lol I have 70 lbs to loose asap. If you have any advice for me, I would gladly take it. I can't afford everything organic, but if I just stay with lean meats with I be ok??? Thanks in advance.. D

I'm responding to this assuming it was meant for me - don't want to come across as a know-it-all, because I don't! LOL I understand about the time issue. There are a lot of nights that I'm on the treadmill at the gym at 9:00 p.m., after my kids and hubby are in bed. Organic isn't as important as just eating healthy. Protein, and lots of veggies is basically what I eat. I learned about this plan (Paleo) from a great guy on MFP - Steve McKnight. I think his profile is public. He has helped me so much. He's completely changed his body, it's amazing! He recommended the book, The Primal Blueprint. This eating plan is basically the way cavemen ate. I'm sure there are some people who disagree with this kind of eating, but is sure has worked for me. I think the key is finding something you can live with long term, that works for you. Also, after getting a heart rate monitor for Mother's Day and using it for the past few days, (on top of advice from my trainer), I've been paying more attention to my heart rate during my workouts. I do intervals (raising and lowering the speed/incline to raise and lower my heart rate). The trainer says it will make my body burn fat more efficiently that just 30 minutes on the treadmill at the same speed. It's a challenge for me and it makes the time go by a lot faster. I actually enjoy it. If you have any other questions, I'd be happy to try and help.