Women: How long did it take you to lose 30 pounds?

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  • AmyEm3
    AmyEm3 Posts: 784 Member
    It took me almost exactly four months to lose 30. I started at 180lbs.
  • aussiesarah
    aussiesarah Posts: 68 Member
    I started at the end of April this year at 173 lbs and managed to shed 27lbs in 6 months. I stuck to my daily calorie deficit (eating back exercise calories) and did 2 hours of walking to and from work most days plus I hit the gym 3 times a week (mainly for weight training plus a bit of spin).

    The only catch is I've got 7 more pounds to go and I'm pretty much stuck now!!
  • melsinct
    melsinct Posts: 3,512 Member
    I started MFP in February and have lost 28 pounds to date. This includes a 2 month long plateau and a second plateau that I am now in (can't lose those last 2 pounds).
  • mznisaelaine
    mznisaelaine Posts: 2,262 Member
    I started MFP in February and have lost 28 pounds to date. This includes a 2 month long plateau and a second plateau that I am now in (can't lose those last 2 pounds).

    Wow! A two month plateau? I'm almost at 2 months :(
  • nuvolarosa
    nuvolarosa Posts: 4
    Doing it gradually on and off.. about 3 years :-)
  • siabevis
    siabevis Posts: 811
    9 months
  • walkdmc
    walkdmc Posts: 529 Member
    5 months and I've been halfazzing it for much of that time.
  • Saruman_w
    Saruman_w Posts: 1,531 Member
    Not a lady, but it took me about 2 and a half months, maybe three. Can't exactly remember. I kept my calorie intake at about 1200 a day, and did 30 minutes of cardio every day. I weighted in officially every week so that I ensured that I lost around 2 lbs each week. If I didn't, then that would tell me that I needed to switch things up or intensify workouts or perhaps eat more.
  • mznisaelaine
    mznisaelaine Posts: 2,262 Member
    Not a lady, but it took me about 2 and a half months, maybe three. Can't exactly remember. I kept my calorie intake at about 1200 a day, and did 30 minutes of cardio every day. I weighted in officially every week so that I ensured that I lost around 2 lbs each week. If I didn't, then that would tell me that I needed to switch things up or intensify workouts or perhaps eat more.

    It's pretty much the norm, that I do. Eat at 1200 or less (I try to eat all) and I do about 30-45 sometimes an hour of cardio/strength training interval every day. I only weigh myself once a month (at least offically record it) and take my measurements, so I can see a big lost rather than small gradual losts. I like your plan though, us women just lose weight differently.
  • srandle175
    srandle175 Posts: 112
    I started August 22 and have lost 27 pounds as of today. But I have a lot to lose. Good luck!!!
  • CoryIda
    CoryIda Posts: 7,870 Member
    It took me a little over 2 months to lose the FIRST 30 pounds, but that was only a little chunk of the total I had to lose. The last 30 pounds took closer to 4 months.
  • felicityksr
    felicityksr Posts: 208 Member
    The end of July to now - down 23 pounds. Hoping to make 30 in the next month or so. Doing lots of Zumba and other classes at my local gym and proportion eating which I really never did before.
  • vdegraff
    vdegraff Posts: 87 Member
    Took me a litle over 4 mos. to lose 36 lbs.
  • horaks
    horaks Posts: 124 Member
    I started June and am sure I will be 30 pounds total loss when I weigh in tomorrow :)



    Way to Go!!
  • Bailey543
    Bailey543 Posts: 375
    Everybody is different. It really depends on how hard you work at it and how big you are to start. Usually bigger people lose it faster. Just what I have heard from being on here....
  • horaks
    horaks Posts: 124 Member
    I think it depends a lot on how big you are and how fast your metabolism is.. I lost my first 30lbs in about 5mo... however the next 10 have been absolute hell to lose... I would recommend switching up your exercise routines so your body is always challenged, but more importantly you MUST stick to your calorie goals. ( I have 1 free night a week- i follow exact the whole week and on sat night i'll have a big dinner and that dessert and wine i've been wanting all week. then sun,back to the grind). Good luck!



    Good Job for you! YOu look great
  • mznisaelaine
    mznisaelaine Posts: 2,262 Member
    Amazing everyone! I guess I am trying to figure out how to break this plateau of mines.... I think I am losing inches, jeans are fitting lose, etc.
  • KateHubb
    KateHubb Posts: 366 Member
    One away from the 30 lb mark, but the 'start date' for my lifestyle change was 6/22/11. My calorie goal is 1600 a day and I exercise 5-6 times a week for 60-90 minutes... usually burning about 850 calories each time. I favor the elliptical, arc trainer, treadmill and stationary bike. I've never been thin and I gain weight very easily... sometimes just by sniffing a candy bar it seems like. My genes suck too but I never use that as an excuse anymore. Hope that helps a little.
  • ♥_Ellybean_♥
    ♥_Ellybean_♥ Posts: 1,646 Member
    It took me 8 months to lose 30 lbs.. but I have PCOS and I lose at a much slower rate than normal.
  • SunshineKisses_2012
    SunshineKisses_2012 Posts: 471 Member
    I started on 7.20.11 and have so far lost 28 lbs. Depends on the person, dedication, and how well you listen to your body. I have been here for three months as of today.
  • CarlydogsMom
    CarlydogsMom Posts: 645 Member
    I started virtually one year ago, starting weight 221. Dropped 30 pounds in about three months (January 2011). Got down to your starting weight (175) in probably late March, early April. I have lost about 30 more pounds since then (175 down to 148 right now, so nearly 30 pounds) from late April through today, so another 6 months or so to lose that last 30 pounds, which took twice as long as the first 30 pounds. That's the nature of the game. When you have alot to lose, it'll come off faster. When you're down to where you are, 175, I wouldn't expect, nor want, to lose those last 30 pounds in such a short time. Aim for 15-20 by January and work on your last 15 or so after that.

    I'm 5' 10" by the way, so we're very similar.
  • jend114
    jend114 Posts: 1,058 Member
    6 months
  • mllek1986
    mllek1986 Posts: 2 Member
    I am also tall, 5'10" :)
    It took me from March - November so about 8 months. I was on weight watchers and hit a plateau for about 1.5 months in there though. I have lost just over 50 lbs since I started back in March 2009 but can't seem to lose those last 15 lbs. Have been hovering around 163-167 for about a year and half now.... sigh.
  • mznisaelaine
    mznisaelaine Posts: 2,262 Member
    I started virtually one year ago, starting weight 221. Dropped 30 pounds in about three months (January 2011). Got down to your starting weight (175) in probably late March, early April. I have lost about 30 more pounds since then (175 down to 148 right now, so nearly 30 pounds) from late April through today, so another 6 months or so to lose that last 30 pounds, which took twice as long as the first 30 pounds. That's the nature of the game. When you have alot to lose, it'll come off faster. When you're down to where you are, 175, I wouldn't expect, nor want, to lose those last 30 pounds in such a short time. Aim for 15-20 by January and work on your last 15 or so after that.

    I'm 5' 10" by the way, so we're very similar.

    I actually have 40 to lose, but I was aiming for 30 by January...But 15-20 sounds very reasonable as well. Thank you!
  • angelacasey736
    angelacasey736 Posts: 249 Member
    I started April 29th and have dropped 54.4 to be exact. No tricks - just following MFP guidelines and excercising. The support here has been an important factor in my success as well.
  • cdemoura14
    cdemoura14 Posts: 30
    I think it depends a lot on how big you are and how fast your metabolism is.. I lost my first 30lbs in about 5mo... however the next 10 have been absolute hell to lose... I would recommend switching up your exercise routines so your body is always challenged, but more importantly you MUST stick to your calorie goals. ( I have 1 free night a week- i follow exact the whole week and on sat night i'll have a big dinner and that dessert and wine i've been wanting all week. then sun,back to the grind). Good luck!

    This is how it has been for me. 30lbs went fast, approx 5-6 months. But I've been stuck on the last 20 for about 3 months, only getting 10lbs out of 2 months so its been tough!
  • robyng1986
    robyng1986 Posts: 139 Member
    I myself have about 25-30 lbs to lose by Feb 20 th 2012, that carnival time in Trinidad. I really hope to make it! and I really hope you reach your goal. WE CAN DO IT!!!! :happy:
  • _CHRISTIE_
    _CHRISTIE_ Posts: 237 Member
    It's taken me 6 months... but actually it only took me about 4 or so months to lose 30, and then the last two I've been STUCK! ughhh!!! losing alot of inches during that time though.... I'm eating 1200 cal's a day, plus eating my exercise cals back...and exercising 3-4 times a week, doing mostly cardio and Zumba.... good luck!
  • jennor8or
    jennor8or Posts: 204 Member
    I've lost 22 lbs in 3 1/2 months... I work out twice a day for a total of about an hour and 15 mins 5 days a week and on a 6th day i just do a morning 30 min workout and rest on day 7... i eat my exercise calories back and about four times a month i eat about 500 calories over (those are my splurge days and its usually surrounding 1 meal-- mexican on girls night, a birthday party cookout, etc) :) good luck! friend me if u need motivation
  • LaEsperanza
    LaEsperanza Posts: 14
    My birthday is January 9th!! and am hoping to lose 30 lbs by then at least!! i need about 38 lbs to lose... based on calculation ,, i will reach my goal end of January! but i am determined to exercise more and eat healthier! for am a binge eater :(

    good luck to you.. with determination you can reach your goal
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