Trying to loose these 2 lbs in a week is hard

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ladypena7
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  • Motorsheen
    Motorsheen Posts: 20,492 Member
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    GnothiSeauton23 wrote: »
    It's even harder to lose 2 lbs in a week. Good luck.

    That second O has got to weigh something.

    Consider that a head start.
  • thisonetimeatthegym
    thisonetimeatthegym Posts: 1,977 Member
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    Food prep.

    Have your food ready to eat or ready to heat and eat. Put the calories in the meals section and log them ahead of time.

    The less decisions and work you need to do when you're hungry, the better.
  • ladypena7
    ladypena7 Posts: 39 Member
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    That is awsome response, i was thinking of doing just that
  • ladypena7
    ladypena7 Posts: 39 Member
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    Im trying to loose 2lbs per week
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,506 Member
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    Why is the last 2lbs so important? Just for a numbers sake? Because 2lbs shows no significant difference on the body, unless you're like 4'11" and weigh like 95lbs. If you're 120lbs, 122lbs only shows the difference on the scale.

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  • ladypena7
    ladypena7 Posts: 39 Member
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    This is intimidating
  • ladypena7
    ladypena7 Posts: 39 Member
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    ninerbuff wrote: »
    Why is the last 2lbs so important? Just for a numbers sake? Because 2lbs shows no significant difference on the body, unless you're like 4'11" and weigh like 95lbs. If you're 120lbs, 122lbs only shows the difference on the scale.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
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    Im 135 and 2 pounds for the next 6 weeks will show the difference
  • ladypena7
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    GnothiSeauton23 wrote: »
    seriously though, are you trying to lose only 2 lbs by next week? or are you trying to lose 2 lbs per week?

    Per week
  • kschwab0203
    kschwab0203 Posts: 610 Member
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    ladypena7 wrote: »
    Im trying to loose 2lbs per week

    When I had my goal at 2 lbs. per week MFP suggested 1200 calories per day. It was much too aggressive for me starting out. I would do it for a few days and end up binge eating. I changed it to 1 lb. per week and have been successful and my calorie allotment is much more reasonable for me.

    I definitely suggest meal prep as others have stated. I also pre-log my meals, I find it helps.

    Best of luck to you!
  • ninerbuff
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    ladypena7 wrote: »
    ninerbuff wrote: »
    Why is the last 2lbs so important? Just for a numbers sake? Because 2lbs shows no significant difference on the body, unless you're like 4'11" and weigh like 95lbs. If you're 120lbs, 122lbs only shows the difference on the scale.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
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    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
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    Im 135 and 2 pounds for the next 6 weeks will show the difference
    So you're trying to lose 12lbs in 6 weeks correct? If that's the case and you're 135lbs, I'm sorry to tell you that that's not likely to happen. That's a large deficit you're trying to do for a short period of time.

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  • ladypena7
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    GnothiSeauton23 wrote: »
    ladypena7 wrote: »
    Im trying to loose 2lbs per week

    It's tough because that's a big deficit to cut. How much total are you trying to lose?

    Im 135lbs, thats what i say but im really 132 i want to get to 120lbs but my goal is 115 healthy in 5'3
  • Motorsheen
    Motorsheen Posts: 20,492 Member
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    Math sure is hard !
  • ladypena7
    ladypena7 Posts: 39 Member
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    Motorsheen wrote: »
    Math sure is hard !

    Lol
  • RoxieDawn
    RoxieDawn Posts: 15,488 Member
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    ladypena7 wrote: »
    GnothiSeauton23 wrote: »
    ladypena7 wrote: »
    Im trying to loose 2lbs per week

    It's tough because that's a big deficit to cut. How much total are you trying to lose?

    Im 135lbs, thats what i say but im really 132 i want to get to 120lbs but my goal is 115 healthy in 5'3

    Why the hurry?
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,506 Member
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    ladypena7 wrote: »
    GnothiSeauton23 wrote: »
    ladypena7 wrote: »
    Im trying to loose 2lbs per week

    It's tough because that's a big deficit to cut. How much total are you trying to lose?

    Im 135lbs, thats what i say but im really 132 i want to get to 120lbs but my goal is 115 healthy in 5'3
    So let's do the math here:

    Based on your stats, your BMR is approximately 1411 calories. Now even if you added daily activity and say 300 calories of exercise to your day, let's say your at 2000 TDEE. Losing 2lbs a week you'd have to eat 1000 calories a day or less. AND THAT'S NOT GOOD. Your body will retaliate by slowing metabolic rate more and any weight loss will come to a crawl.
    That's why trying to lose 2lbs a week for you isn't a good idea.

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