Is it possible to lose 30kg?

I've lost just over 50 kg so far just over 12 more to go! It's taken 6 years though but I'm getting there. The real factors that will affect if you can lose 32kg that you need to consider is what is your starting weight and goal weight. As well as your height. And if your male or female. If you post those details I'm sure one of the more experienced members can let you know if it's realistic or not x

It is totally possible but it will take time! Like someone else mentioned don't focus on the end goal just start your weight loss journey and see where it takes you! Time will pass whether you do something or not, wouldn't you rather be a healthier you after that time has passed?

Anything is possible. Just start.

Sustained weight loss takes time and requires changes in lifestyle/habits, not just eating less, which many people believe.

In October (5 months ago) I began the same journey as you. I wanted to lose 75 lbs. Initially it was 30 lbs. because I was given the Type 2 Diabetes diagnosis. My blood sugar testing came back in the range of Diabetic. I knew it was because of my weight and my diet habits.

I vowed to knock those blood sugar numbers back to the "normal" range within 3 months. I managed to shed 24 lbs. in that time. My blood sugars were back to normal In January but it made me realize something else. The odds were that if I didn't continue my weight loss journey that eventually Diabetes would return.

I have now adopted these eating and exercise habits to be a normal part of my everyday. I am now down a total of 34 lbs. in 5 months.

It has been incredibly hard because I have a severe mobility impairment so I don't get much exercise except at the local swimming pool where I "water walk" at least an hour per day everyday. I cut out all fast food and packaged food and started eating meals I prepare from raw ingredients. My age is a factor as well (male, 54).

I am currently averaging 1700 calories per day and have upped the "walking" to 1.5 hours per day and added some water "resistance" exercises. My goal is to have shed 75 lbs. by year end (14 months total). I am almost halfway there in only 5 months so it is possible!

People lose a lot more than that. Of course you can! You just have to stick with your program, and eat less calories than your body burns, and it will happen!

give it time
while time passes adjust your habits so you won't gain it back

I lost 100 pounds. That’s about 45 kg. It is absolutely possible if you consistently eat within your calorie budget, and be patient. It took me 2.5 years to lose that weight and sometimes the process seems slow. Just stick with your calorie goal and trust the process.

weightloss_newbie wrote: »

Thank you for your kind words guys! I'll motivate myself and continue to lose weight slowly and steadily.

You can do this! If any doubt starts creeping in, maybe read some of these:

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10300359/most-helpful-posts-success-stories-must-reads

or just look at posts here:

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1167854/photo-only-success-stories

For some insights about the many positive things that can happen even before reaching ultimate goal, read some of these:

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1275030/whats-your-most-recent-nsv

Best wishes!

Yes, it's most definitely possible! My starting weight was 95.25 kilograms and I now weigh 53 kilograms and am trying to lose just a tiny bit more vanity weight.

Read as many of all of the Getting Started and General Discussion forum stickies for an idea on how to successfully lose weight, and as Ann pointed out, all of the great threads in the Success forum for inspiration.