How long did it take you

AutumnisBSB · June 2011

to lose 60lbs? Have a vacation coming up and I would like to be down 60 by then.

Purplebunnysarah · June 2011

Well, it has taken me ~6 months to be down 40 lbs but I've also been targeting a 1.5 lb/week loss. At that rate it should take me another 3 months to be down another 20 lbs.

AUPerry · June 2011

It took me six months to lose 30 lbs, so maybe if you double it to a year, that's how long it'd take to lose 60. Not sure, but definitely give yourself time to lose such a great amount of weight.

annacataldo · June 2011

ive lost my 35lbs in 85days (a tad under 3 months).

Im currently in a plateau due to going on a 4day vacation and not drinking much water the days before i left cuz i was too busy, then not drinking while on vacation cuz it was a road trip and couldnt use the bathroom when i needed... ill probably start losing again by tomorrow morning now that i drank 25cups today.

PJS323 · June 2011

5 1/2 months. I'm at 79 now, and it was just my 8 month "diet" anniversary. What is your time frame?

Sissy4EverX3 · June 2011

I've lost 35lbs since February 13th. My goal is to lose 70lbs by October 2. I'm halfway there and & have just under another 4 months to get the job done. :drinker:

Cartel · June 2011

I am probably not a good example but so far it has took me 3 months to loose my first 60lbs. The next 10 to 70lbs lost took me another 4 months due to laziness. The most recent 10 that got me to 80lbs lost has taken me 2 months with semi serious dieting and exercise (my weekends are a free for all) Id imagine it will take me at least another month to reach my final goal. I have no idea how it works for me but when im on im on and can easily loose 1-1.5lbs a day. Healthy? Probably not I mean I still eat plenty but have big workouts but thats why I started with im not a good example!

nsblue · June 2011

In 3 1/2 months I lost 55lbs. Everyone is different.

annacataldo · June 2011

the more u have to loose, the quicker it comes off; at first. i have a friend on here that has lost 204 pounds in a year.. but she was over 500pounds. I started at 313; If i maintain my 35pound loss to the 3 month ratio, ill be at my goal weight in exactly one year from my start (140pounds lost in one year); but realistically, I give myself till early next july, which is 1 year 4months cuz once u get closer to your goal, its harder to loose.

To expect to loose 60pounds in less than 6months, is dangerous; you should figure at 10pounds a month; and if u loose more great, but if u loose less then dont be disappointed; everyone hits plateaus unexpectedly, etc.

Im ok with losing weight slower cuz im so worried about excess skin, im giving myself all the time in the world to loose cuz if i loose to fast ill have saggy droopy skin.

AutumnisBSB · June 2011

I have a lot of weight too loose and know that I can lose it faster than someone who doesn't have that much to lose. I know that losing too fast is dangerous and at risk to put it back on etc. However, it is still my goal.

We go on vacation in Sept.

As far as excess skin I know that no matter what or how slow I lose it I will have excess skin. I have too much to lose not to so that will not stop me from losing it faster rather than slower.

mamagooskie · June 2011

approx 6 months. I lost 10lbs a month for almost a year straight. Now It's coming off waaaaaaaaay slower.

spackham · June 2011

I'd shoot for 40 and that would be considered VERY fast. You could do that and you will be feeling great by then if you are exercising too. Read up about the starvation mode thing cause if you go too low for 3 months you could be creating problems for future weight loss goals. Lose 40 and feel like a million bucks and be on track for future losses too. Good luck! You can do this. With MFP it's easy and does not feel like a diet. It really feels like a lifestyle.

CallMeMamaBoo · June 2011

55 lbs in 5 months for me. I think everyone is different. I have logged more exercise hours in the last 5 months than most people do in a year. It takes a lot of work and a lot of knowledge. I've had to adjust the amounts and types of workouts and my daily calorie allowance has been down and up and down and up. Find what works for you. We can all give you all kinds of advice but ultimately you need to find a groove that you can handle and that you can stick with. G'luck! Feel free to send a friend request. I'd be absolutely willing to share ideas with you

AutumnisBSB · June 2011

Thanks for the comments. I know how to do it. I have dieted on and off for years. I know what to do it is just doing it and sticking with it. I am sticking with my goal of 60. I will be happy with 50.

Elli8709 · June 2011

I think if we work together we can do it!!

lisafred24 · June 2011

I has taken me 3 months to lose 33 lbs.

Clinton1074 · June 2011

I am down 57 lbs in about 14 weeks or 3.5 months.

fsugirl26 · June 2011

It took me about a year to lose 50lbs. Have you thought about working with a trainer at a gym?? They may be able to help you reach your goal by September in the healthiest way possible. Good luck!!

angievaughn · June 2011

It took me six months to lose 60 pounds!!!

risefromruin · June 2011

It took me about a year to lose the first 60 lbs...but there was about a 3 month period in the middle where I had some health problems and didn't exercise, therefore I didn't lose. However, this year I've lost about 40 lbs in 6 months.

A_New_Horizon · June 2011

I don't know about 60 lbs, but it has taken me 8 months to lose 44 lbs. I didn't exercise in the beginning though, just watched what I ate (for about 4 months).

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