Is there hope?

No. Losing 15-20lbs in the next 2 months is not doable for you

You've said you've had issues being consistent and sticking with things and I think trying to aim for a very extreme deficit isn't going to help you with this problem.

According to your ticker on your profile, you are looking to lose 43lbs. I'd input MFP at a 1lb/week loss and stick with that for now. When you get to your last 10-15lbs, switch to 1/2lb loss a week.

I highly recommend not putting a time limit on your weight loss. Set your MFP goals to a reasonable number and stick to it. The weight will come off. If you want to keep weight off, then you must see this as a permanent life change rather than something you do for a few weeks.

Additionally, your plan needs to be sustainable over the long term. If you're used to working out regularly, then an hour in the gym, four days a week might be fine for you. If you're not used to it, then you'll likely find yourself sore, tired, and burnt out. Start off slow. Work out for 20 or 30 minutes at first. You can gradually increase your time as you get used to it.

creativefrugalmom wrote: »

TavistockToad wrote: »

creativefrugalmom wrote: »

Hi there! I have a been a member for MFP for a while now, but have never really stuck with it consistently. I have come to grips with the fact that I MUST stick with it. I am repulsed when I look in the mirror and had to clothes shop now. So, I have given myself a challenge. I will log EVERYTHING everyday and work out at least 1 hr a day/4 days a week. This hour will include cardio and weights. I am doing high protein/low carb with tons of veggies and a little fruit.

The actual question is....I would like to lost 15-20 lbs by July 9th. Is it possible? If so, what pointers do you have to help make this happen?

What about fat?

And no, it's not possible without a major crash diet.

Lean meats and no high fat foods.

If you cut your carbs low you are meant to increase your fats.

Your body needs fat and can't absorb several of your vitamins with out it. Fat also does a lot of other things in the body like hormone functions etc.

I weighed 214.8 on the last day of January, 2017. I cut out all wheat, beer, and junk food. I love pizza, beer, potato chips and nacho chips. My diet is on the extreme side, I know, but I've been consistently eating 1400 calories or less every day, and some days I even get down in the 400 to 500 range. My average is in the 800 to 1,000 calories per day range. I only eat when I'm hungry and don't eat watching TV, which was another bad habit. Veggies, fruit, lean meat, nuts, seeds and a daily multivitamin. I've also been using an old NordicTrack ski machine I bought pretty near every day, and I have just started running again, which is a five mile loop around a local pond. This has all been under my physician's care and supervision and has obviously been working for me, although I cannot say it will work for everybody.

This morning, May 4th, 2017, I weighed in at 175 pounds even.

Dropping 15 to 20 pounds in 2 months is doable, so long as you quickly find a program that works for you, and you stick to that program.

Don't get discouraged when you step on the scale and your weight's gone up a pound, or perhaps even 2 or 3 pounds. Stick with your program and the weight will come off.

I lost that amount of weight once and have been on MFP ever since learning how I need to eat for life, not for a few months. Because, I gained the 20# I lost back in 6 months, plus some.