Am I on track...?

TazzyDB
TazzyDB Posts: 224
edited October 2 in Health and Weight Loss
So, I've been doing MFP for 45 days as of yesterday. I am excited because I have lost 18 pounds. My husband says I should have/could have lost more by now.

Am I losing at an average rate or am I behind schedule???

Sigh.....

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  • Vhovell
    Vhovell Posts: 286
    18lb in 45 days is amazing! I've only lost 14 and i've been here around 65days so you're doing great - keep up the good work!

    Try not to let your husband get you down, he should be praising you for loosing so much!

    x
  • scott1024
    scott1024 Posts: 279 Member
    That's awesome!! You don't want to lose it too fast. Lose it slow and steady and it iwll help your body adjust to the changes. Just slap your husband! Tell him if you need to lose more dead weight, you'll drop him! LOL Congrats on your progress! You are doing fantastic!!
  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,294 Member
    So, I've been doing MFP for 45 days as of yesterday. I am excited because I have lost 18 pounds. My husband says I should have/could have lost more by now.

    Am I losing at an average rate or am I behind schedule???

    Sigh.....

    Actually you are way ahead of the game as a safe loss is 1-2 lbs and you lost an average of 2.8 lbs/week. You loss should slow down as you get closer to your goal and you should not expect more than 2 lb/week, even with the amount you have to lose now. More than 2lbs may be unsafe and unsustainable.
  • girlypop
    girlypop Posts: 80
    well that's close to 3lbs a week so ya that's fantastic. Technically it would be possible for you to lose more but by most standards 18lbs in 45days is GREAT! Good Job and keep up the good work. Don't let your husband put you down, it's a journey, not a sprint!
  • fourhortons04
    fourhortons04 Posts: 3
    Healthy weight loss is only about 1 to 2 lbs per week. So I would say you're definetly on track. Don't let your husband get you down!
  • sophjakesmom
    sophjakesmom Posts: 904 Member
    Tell your husband to butt out. :angry: You are doing great! It isn't about losing fast, it is about losing forever. Keep it up!!:drinker:
  • beckyinma
    beckyinma Posts: 1,433 Member
    Sounds like hubby needs a lesson in nutrition and safe loss rates. I HATE it when Hubbies act like this. Who does he think he is?

    Anyway, rant over, you're doing amazing!!!
  • BuceesNana
    BuceesNana Posts: 302 Member
    That is almost 3 pounds a week. That is awesome!!!!!! I am thrilled if I lose 1 pound a week. Keep up the good work. Don't let anyone (even the hubs) tell you that you are not doing enough. You are doing AMAZING!!!!!
  • TazzyDB
    TazzyDB Posts: 224
    Thanks for all of the support and encouragement!!! I thought I was doing okay, but it was jolting to get feedback like that. I was expecting support and excitement from him, but that's not quite what I got. I'm sure glad I've got all of you on this journey with me.

    I hope you all have a wonderful day!
  • 27strange
    27strange Posts: 837 Member
    You are doing amazing, fantastic actually. Tell that hubby to shut up! You have lost 18lbs in 45 days. That is 18lbs in under 6.5 weeks. That is 2.77lbs per week. The recommended weight loss is 1-2lbs per week. You are ahead of the game. Keep up the good work and don't let him discourage you!
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