why cant we set to loose more than 2 pounds a week, for exam
ehsan911
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so why cant we?
it got cutt of up top
for example, 4 or 5 pounds a week!
it got cutt of up top
for example, 4 or 5 pounds a week!
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Because that's generally unhealthy, and this isn't the biggest loser.0
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cause losing that much weight could be seriously unhealthy. it is not something i would even consider without medical supervision.0
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weight loss at that level is unsustainable. Additionally, to reduce your daily calorie intake but the amount necessary, you would put your body in starvation mode, decrease your basal metabolic rate, and decrease your overall weight loss potential.0
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If you like being dead.0
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This site promotes healthy weightloss. The 2lbs a week isn't even recommended, 1lb a week is. And what the guy above said! lol!0
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You would barely be able to eat anything, lose muscle, and some hair. Have no energy and put the weight back on.0
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It's a prescription for FAILURE; that's why.so why cant we?
it got cutt of up top
for example, 4 or 5 pounds a week!
Starvation diets don't work.
That's reality.
Anyway, buck up and do what's recommended here on MFP, and all will be well.
Or do your own crash diet thing, and join the rest of yo yo dieting, unhealthy America.
The one thing you can't say after today is that YOU WERE NOT WARNED!
I am not trying to be unkind here, but I've seen too many people fail trying to over reach.0 -
if you noticed when you were setting up your profile MFP has it stated that 1 pound per week is recommended. 2 pounds is still considered safe. Anything above that is a little excessive and likely the loss won't stick b/c you'd probably be starving yourself to lose that much...or working out 8 hours a day like the Biggest Loser, which this is not.0
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if you start this on lose 1lb per week, and do it right, i garuntee that for the first month you'll probably lose 3-4 pounds a week. probably mostly water, and the general shock to your body. but then your body will level out, and you'll gain a pound, lose a pound, not lose a pound, lose a pound, gain a pound. then you'll yell at the sky and go "KAAAAAAAAAAAAAHN!!" but in the end, you'll still have averaged a pound per week loss.0
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You can lose more than 2 pounds a week by eating even less than MFP recommends. Your health will deteriorate as well. It's up to you, of course.0
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alot of replies in just seconds, thanks for the heads up was going the wrong way.
any one know a good meal plan?0 -
You would barely be able to eat anything, lose muscle, and some hair. Have no energy and put the weight back on.
QFT :flowerforyou:0 -
Because that's generally unhealthy, and this isn't the biggest loser.
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alot of replies in just seconds, thanks for the heads up was going the wrong way.
any one know a good meal plan?
Body weight in protein, .35 times body weight in fat, fill the rest where you'd like (carbs yumm)
Try to slowly make changes to healthier foods
Lift weights
Profit0 -
alot of replies in just seconds, thanks for the heads up was going the wrong way.
any one know a good meal plan?
Body weight in protein, .35 times body weight in fat, fill the rest where you'd like (carbs yumm)
Try to slowly make changes to healthier foods
Lift weights
Profit
Simple and proven.0 -
if you start this on lose 1lb per week, and do it right, i garuntee that for the first month you'll probably lose 3-4 pounds a week. probably mostly water, and the general shock to your body. but then your body will level out, and you'll gain a pound, lose a pound, not lose a pound, lose a pound, gain a pound. then you'll yell at the sky and go "KAAAAAAAAAAAAAHN!!" but in the end, you'll still have averaged a pound per week loss.
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It's not healthy, but technically you can set it....Just click on goals, then custom, and change your calorie goal to a number that makes the lbs lost per week at the bottom of the screen be the number you want it to be.0
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if you start this on lose 1lb per week, and do it right, i garuntee that for the first month you'll probably lose 3-4 pounds a week. probably mostly water, and the general shock to your body. but then your body will level out, and you'll gain a pound, lose a pound, not lose a pound, lose a pound, gain a pound. then you'll yell at the sky and go "KAAAAAAAAAAAAAHN!!" but in the end, you'll still have averaged a pound per week loss.
This? This is just ... so true.0 -
so why cant we?
it got cutt of up top
for example, 4 or 5 pounds a week!
hmmm......good luck!0 -
alot of replies in just seconds, thanks for the heads up was going the wrong way.
any one know a good meal plan?
Body weight in protein, .35 times body weight in fat, fill the rest where you'd like (carbs yumm)
Try to slowly make changes to healthier foods
Lift weights
Profit
Simple and proven.
bump. I need to work out this formula for me and give this a go. As he said: simple. And I likes me some simple diet plans!0 -
alot of replies in just seconds, thanks for the heads up was going the wrong way.
any one know a good meal plan?
Body weight in protein, .35 times body weight in fat, fill the rest where you'd like (carbs yumm)
Try to slowly make changes to healthier foods
Lift weights
Profit
70kg of protein? Hell, that's a lot of chicken!!
I've seen this advice a lot and while I know you mean grams, I'm not sure if that means 70g of protein a day, 150ish g a day (if I convert to pounds) or around 110g if I use lean body mass (only guessing here as I don't know my body fat %).
thoughts?0 -
hen you'll yell at the sky and go "KAAAAAAAAAAAAAHN!!"
Omg, I lol'd so hard when I read this. I do this. So. Often.
I definitely suggest sticking with what MFP recommends. I have it set for 1lb a week, and that is difficult enough, but not so hard I can't stick to it. If you follow the plan and put in genuine effort, the weight will come off.0 -
alot of replies in just seconds, thanks for the heads up was going the wrong way.
any one know a good meal plan?
I happen to be a fan of low carb eating to lose weight. I am under a Doctors supervised medical weight loss program, but it is based on the new Atkins diet. Not the old Atkins, where you can eat all the bacon and steak you want. I recommend you get the book, "The New Atkins for a New You", if you are interested. I've taken off almost 100 lbs. since Jan. 25, 2011. I am in better health than I have ever been. Eating this way, you don't really have cravings or deal with being hungry all the time. Good luck!0 -
alot of replies in just seconds, thanks for the heads up was going the wrong way.
any one know a good meal plan?
Body weight in protein, .35 times body weight in fat, fill the rest where you'd like (carbs yumm)
Try to slowly make changes to healthier foods
Lift weights
Profit
70kg of protein? Hell, that's a lot of chicken!!
I've seen this advice a lot and while I know you mean grams, I'm not sure if that means 70g of protein a day, 150ish g a day (if I convert to pounds) or around 110g if I use lean body mass (only guessing here as I don't know my body fat %).
thoughts?
It is not really your body weight, but good to get 1g per pound of LBM (lean body mass) Many people do not know their body fat % and LBM so going by weight is easier :] So for me I only really need about 97 grams.
If you know or have a good estimate then going by LBM is certainly okay!0 -
Wow, that's a LOT of protein you're talking about there...
Anyhoo, I try to eat a plant-focused diet, less processed stuff, and keep it fresh and local. It's easy, tasty and it's been working for me.
But good luck!0 -
I think eating natural is the way to go. Eating more organic, whole foods (fruits, veggies, whole grains), less processed and refined flour and sugar, milk, etc., is better for you. Eventually, I will go that way, but right now I am concentrating on getting this weight off. I feel that is the most important thing. My improved health has already proven that. Later, I will eat more like above and concentrate on more intense cardio and maybe even a little strength training. That's my plan, anyway. I'm just trying to get healthy, I've let myself go for too long.0
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^^^^^^^^^^^^This isn't a sprint, it should be viewed as a marathon, this is a lifestyle change and not a quick fix. It is just unrealistic to sustain a weightloss of 5-6 lbs. a week and you will only fail with those goals in mind. Stick to a lose of 1-2 lbs. a week and you will get to where you want to go in no time at all.....
THIS!0 -
If you like being dead.
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This isn't a sprint, it should be viewed as a marathon, this is a lifestyle change and not a quick fix. It is just unrealistic to sustain a weightloss of 5-6 lbs. a week and you will only fail with those goals in mind. Stick to a lose of 1-2 lbs. a week and you will get to where you want to go in no time at all.....0
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It's not that much protein...0
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