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redbellsprout66
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I am looking to lose 10 pounds a month. Can I do this if I keep my calorie intake under 1300 and walk at a steady pace for 30 minutes a day? Every day of course Thank you for any answers or suggestions!
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What are your stats?0
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Unless you're currently obese, 10lb/month is not a very realistic goal. Just stick to the 2lb/week goal for now, eating right up to your given goal EVERY single day and eating back at least half of your exercise calories. After about ~6 months you can re-evaluate whether the 2lb/week intake goal is too aggressive and lower the goal to 1.5 or 1lb/week, keep reducing the goal as you get closer to your goal weight.
This is a lifestyle change, not a reality TV show.0 -
Two pounds a week or even 1 ½ pounds a week is fine. Your body will get to the finish line and it will be o.k.0
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I actually weigh 257 and I am 5'3.. I thought this would be a realistic goal..0
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redbellsprout66 wrote: »I actually weigh 257 and I am 5'3.. I thought this would be a realistic goal..
2lbs/week is the upper recommended goal. that's 8lb/month. Add initially greater losses due to water weight and you could easily lose more than 10lbs in the first month without having an excessively severe goal.
Take it slow.0 -
I weighed 204 when I started and the first month I lost 10 lbs. Don't force it though. If it happens it happens.
I lost 8 pounds of water weight in the past two weeks just by improving my diet and drinking a lot more water. That is water weight though. I expect I'll slow down to one pound a week again now.0 -
Can do! Thank you so much! I don't mind taking the process slow0
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