How Long Did It Take You To Lose 30lbs?
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buglesalmoncatgirl
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Hi everyone. I'm looking for motivation. I'm 32 years old, 5'4", female, work a desk job, and have 30lbs to lose (again). How long did it take you to lose 30lbs? Have you had to do it more than once in your life?
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I lost 35 in ten months.
My calorie budget was based on 1 pound per week.
The weight loss I saw was pretty close to that.4 -
Thank you for responding!0
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I've been losing 2lbs a week. I'm on my 5th week and right at 10lbs lost. I've never dieted before or taken fitness and nutrition seriously. I too would like to lose a total of 30lbs. From what I've read online, everyone's body is different, but as long as you have the right calorie deficiencies you can lose 2lbs a week comfortably. So make 2lbs a week your goal then do the math. It seems generally it's between 4-10 months depending on how agressive and determined you are. I also read that it's important not to starve yourself and make sure you're getting the recommended minimum calorie intake for your size/gender. Also, by slowly losing the weight your body is better prepared to keep it off. If you just starve yourself, as soon as you eat again you'll put the weight back on. I also read (I've been reading a lot haha) that ''tic-tacking'' your calorie intake is helpful. For instance, 2,200 one day and 1,600 the next. If you simply eat the same thing everyday or have the same general caloric intake, your body will adjust to the ''new normal'' and your weight loss efforts will suffer. There are calorie guideline calculators you can lookup for reference to make sure you are eating enough. By eating the minimum calories needed per day, you are getting the necessary nutrients your body needs to function and the food keeps your metabolism going. No food = no metabolism = no weight loss. Without enough food, your body will first consume muscle mass for engergy--then fat mass. I found it was interesting that 1 pound equals about 3,500 calories, but maybe that's just because I like numbers. Keep burning calories and stay strong! The way I see it, if we all stick with our goals, in a few months time we'll be different people.15
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It took just about a year.
I went from the top of my 'normal' BMI to close to the bottom. A weight that I have been most of my life and am comfortable with.
It probably took a year because I am older, petite, and was already within a healthy weight range. Because of the above I was the classic little old lady that 1200 cals (not including exercise) was suitable for.
For the first while I lost at 1 lbs a week dropping to .5 at around the 20 lbs mark. The final 10-15 lbs took 6 months- no stalls etc, but very much a snails pace loss because my calories were so close to my maintenance.
Everyone's experience will differ depending on their goal, maintenance calories and the amount of fat they wish to lose.
Cheers, h.
PS. That was my one and only weight loss at age 54. 63 now and still maintaining.6 -
Thanks so much for your responses! I hope to hear even more people's experiences. It's great!0
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buglesalmoncatgirl wrote: »How long did it take you to lose 30lbs? Have you had to do it more than once in your life?
Just shy of 15 weeks.
Once before about 25 years ago.
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Currently trying to lose about the same. I'm 34, office job. First half stone was quick at 2lb a week. It's slowing now. I'm just taking it one step at a time, not sure when I'll get there but know that if I keep it up, I'll be at a better place in just one month, 3 months etc.5
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A little over a year. I was in the obese range but I'm pretty petite and have PCOS.3
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It has taken me exactly 7 weeks (TODAY). Depending on your weight, depends on how quickly you tend to lose as well. I am a Gym Rat now (never thought I would say that). I walk a lot and I drink a lot of water. I still have a long way to go... but going from 260 to 230 feels pretty darn good! I don't starve myself... if I want something I eat it. However, I do weigh my food and make better choices.13
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It took me about 4 months, but I had more weight to lose. I have about 30 lbs more to lose to reach the healthy BMI range and I have no idea how long that will take.2
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I want to say it took me roughly 3 months - BUT that was way back when I wasn't truly sure what I was doing. I was very super strictly eating no bread, mostly salads, eating meats, fruit every morning, etc... and Working out, mostly cardio every day. I've kept it off since about 2008. I've went back and forth with 10 more pounds the last several years (lose about 10-15 lbs each summer and gain it back around holidays).5
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I lost 40 in about 9 months. That was about four years ago and I've maintained that loss more or less save for my annual winter gain of about 10 Lbs...but it comes off every Spring when I start riding a lot again.
If you have only 30 Lbs to lose, it's going to be slower than if you have a lot to lose with the first 30 being your initial goal.4 -
I'm not to the 30 lb mark yet since starting Jan 1. Today is 60 days in and I'm down about 21 lbs. the first 7-8 came off fast and then I've had to work for every ounce after that. I have to keep reminding myself that the pace I'm losing at is perfectly reasonable and normal but I've been "stuck" twice in the last month and it gets frustrating. I'm now trying what previous poster said about tic-tacking calories to keep my body guessing4
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This is all very helpful. Thank you for sharing, everyone! Please keep the feedback coming!1
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Around 3 months, this is with a loss of 2lbs per week.1
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And yes, this is the second time I'm doing it. Still works like a charm!1
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Be careful about rigidly following the allowable calories budgeted by MFP and expecting to lose that amount. You could say you wanted to lose 5 or 6 lb per week, & you would likely be advised 1200 calories. The internal software will not set your goal below 1200.4
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It has taken me 2 months to lose 35lbs but I still have 35 to go.2
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I've lost 25 pounds in a year in a half - I suck at calorie restriction3
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