When should I lean out for the summer?

KimmalyS
KimmalyS Posts: 131 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
My next goal is to lose fat and to maintain muscle. How long does it take the average person to lose fat? Hoping to look more lean for the summer! o6sl7ti758dw.jpeg

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  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    How much weight do you have to lose?
  • KimmalyS
    KimmalyS Posts: 131 Member
    Cassandraw3 wrote: »
    There really is no "average" for this. There are a lot of variables that go into fat loss. Based on your pictures, you appear to be already at a healthy weight. That means any weight (fat) loss will be slow. When you are close to your goal weight, it is recommended to lose ~0.5 lb/ week. At that rate if you start now, you would lose about 7 lbs by Memorial Day (which is just under 14 weeks away).
    Super helpful, thank you!!!
  • KimmalyS
    KimmalyS Posts: 131 Member
    pondee629 wrote: »
    Why not start now? Is there a reason to delay?


    I like how your thinking.. why not is right!!! Thanks!!
  • sardelsa
    sardelsa Posts: 9,812 Member
    It really depends on how much you want to lose. I usually leave myself a good 4-6 months, but I like to take things slow, around 0.5-0.75lb per week.
  • CharlieCharlie007
    CharlieCharlie007 Posts: 246 Member
    I have been leaning out since last january. Still not there, but fighting the fight.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    I usually start cutting the winter fluff in March.
  • Chieflrg
    Chieflrg Posts: 9,097 Member
    How much do you want to lose to be leaned out by your definition?

    Start there and do the math.
  • deputy_randolph
    deputy_randolph Posts: 940 Member
    Eh better to start early and go slowly...gives you more time and can minimize muscle loss.
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