how long did it take you to lose 20 pounds?

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  • GreenValli
    GreenValli Posts: 1,054 Member
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    It took me 7 months. I started MFP in July. The first 3 months I did not have a regular exercise routine and in October I joined a gym and since then exercise 3 times a week for an hour. I track daily and stay under 1300 calories. I still lose very slowly. I am in my 60's now. But I am wearing clothes now that I have had packed away and have not worn for about 10 years. Still have a lot to lose, though. Remember the tortoise and the hare fable? It helps me stay motivated, especially to exercise.
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  • exstromn
    exstromn Posts: 168 Member
    edited April 2015
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    45 Days
    Age: 44
    Height: 5'4"
    SW: 281
    CW: 231
    Current Rate of loss: 1.8 lbs per week (avg)
    Good luck!
  • Altagracia220
    Altagracia220 Posts: 876 Member
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    a month and a half or 6 weeks.
  • Zyphun
    Zyphun Posts: 102 Member
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    A month, but I am obese so all I had to do is stop eatting junk, count calories and start being active.
  • SuperSizeMeNot
    SuperSizeMeNot Posts: 365 Member
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    yeah in 2 months I lost 45 pounds
  • Lounmoun
    Lounmoun Posts: 8,426 Member
    edited April 2015
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    It took me 6 months to lose 20 lbs with my goal set to lose 1 lb a week. I started at 179 lbs.
  • Seeyoubabyweight
    Seeyoubabyweight Posts: 49 Member
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    I only have (had) 30lbs to lose. I hit my 20lb off last week, so that was just over three months to lose it.
  • cdcruizer05
    cdcruizer05 Posts: 1,006 Member
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    1 month
  • mraudit2000
    mraudit2000 Posts: 69 Member
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    I have a lot to lose so it came off faster than somebody with a lot less to lose. I lost 40 lbs in 3 months. I have 81 more to go. Well, I guess its 78 after todays weigh-in.
  • tmove2015
    tmove2015 Posts: 153 Member
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    It took me about 4 months. Slow but healthy rate.
  • G33K_G1RL
    G33K_G1RL Posts: 283 Member
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    Also 4 months, just reached it this morning!

    Another 20 lbs to lose, I'm hoping to keep the momentum going as long as I can, but now I am prepared to see the weight loss slow down eventually.
  • cono0507
    cono0507 Posts: 10 Member
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    5 months. Slow and steady. Also my BMI was in the normal range when I started and when I finished, so it has been the "stubborn" last 20.
  • PinkyPan1
    PinkyPan1 Posts: 3,018 Member
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    I am 54 yrs old and it took me 5 months to lose 22 pounds. It was a lifestyle change and not a diet. I am healthier and fitter than ever. Good luck and be smart about losing weight.
  • linkirving
    linkirving Posts: 121 Member
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    I was obese, so when I first started MFP those 20 lbs came off in a month. Those were the easy lbs.
  • Sevend7
    Sevend7 Posts: 5 Member
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    Took me about 4.5 months with a more relaxed diet on the weekends and stricter behavior during the week.
  • jcook0716
    jcook0716 Posts: 65 Member
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    About 45 days for me. It's slowing down now.
  • coraborealis80
    coraborealis80 Posts: 53 Member
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    My first from 221 to 201 took me 1.5 months. I was Obese Class II.
    My second from 201-181 took me 3.5 months.
    I'm expecting the next 20 to take closer to 4 months now that I'm close to the halfway out of Overweight class and gain more muscle mass.
    No loose skin yet.
  • Ajocal18
    Ajocal18 Posts: 167 Member
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    I started at 198.8 51 days ago and am down 19.2 lbs today! Can't wait for the 20lb mark
  • cosmichvoyager
    cosmichvoyager Posts: 237 Member
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    Took me about 7 months and I have a lot to lose. I have being hungry though, aim for .5 pounds a week average and I take breaks to eat at maintenance ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

    Not in a hurry.
  • jee_nee_us
    jee_nee_us Posts: 107 Member
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    Too me 40 days to lose first 22 pounds. It usually depends on how heavy you are when you start and how much caloric deficit you have.

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