How much you eat to how much you lose..

JeremiahStone
JeremiahStone Posts: 682 Member
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
What is the ideal calories gained/calories lost ratio if your trying to lose at least 2lbs a week?

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  • skinnylove00
    skinnylove00 Posts: 662 Member
    thats a lot of weight per week! its really unhealthy :(
  • HannahPendrigh
    HannahPendrigh Posts: 147 Member
    actually 2lbs a week is considered a healthy weight loss
  • CrazyAdventure
    CrazyAdventure Posts: 113 Member
    I think it's a net of negative 7000 calories each week (that includes the calories you lose everyday doing nothing as well). One pound is 3500 calories I believe.
  • McKayMachina
    McKayMachina Posts: 2,670 Member
    1 lb. = 3500 calories so

    2 lbs. = 7000 calories

    divided by 7 days in a week =

    1000 calorie deficit per day
  • dorairwin
    dorairwin Posts: 210
    1 pound is 3500
  • brandiuntz
    brandiuntz Posts: 2,717 Member
    I believe the deficit is 1000 calories a day (7000 a week).

    2 lbs/week should only be done if your BMI is in the obese range. If your BMI has you in the "overweight" range, 1 lb/week is better.
  • mark03264
    mark03264 Posts: 334 Member
    2 pounds is pushing the limit.
    1 pound is recommended.
  • MissingMinnesota
    MissingMinnesota Posts: 7,486 Member
    2lbs a week you need to be at a calorie defict of 7000 calories per week. 2lbs a week is still in the healthy range for someone people. The most I can do is 1lb since I am close to my goal.
  • LolasEpicJourney
    LolasEpicJourney Posts: 1,010 Member
    Yes - you need to be eating 7000less to get rid of 2lbs a week. 1-2lbs a week is considered healthy. Depending on how much weight you have to lose though - it may not be super easy - those who dont have a lot to lose have a harder time losing. Calorie burns are more difficult.
  • i_love_vinegar
    i_love_vinegar Posts: 2,092 Member
    depends on the person...3,500 calorie = 1 pound fat isn't really accurate. Just try zig zagging. =)
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