Is it possible?

leneveu2
leneveu2 Posts: 10 Member
edited October 30 in Introduce Yourself
29 pounds in 41 days?
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  • ironanimal
    ironanimal Posts: 5,922 Member
    2lbs a week is good progress, so if you want that kind of weight loss, start thinking about which of your limbs you're least fond of.
  • spectralmoon
    spectralmoon Posts: 1,179 Member
    Followed by a rubberbanding of that weight when it comes flying back on, I suppose so.
  • MaximalLife
    MaximalLife Posts: 2,447 Member
    29 pounds in 41 days?
    Yes, but surely not in a healthy way.

    I could lose 30 lbs in one day by amputating my legs.

    The key is HEALTHY weight loss.
  • trybefan
    trybefan Posts: 488 Member
    2lbs a week is good progress, so if you want that kind of weight loss, start thinking about which of your limbs you're least fond of.

    wow, perfect response...Bravo!
  • joyofjosiahhannah0810
    joyofjosiahhannah0810 Posts: 10 Member
    Sure if you're going to starve yourself! Expect it to all come back and then some when you start eating again!
  • skierxjes
    skierxjes Posts: 926 Member
    Possible? Yes. If you were 400-500lbs, it falls off fairly rapidly at first. It's somewhat possible doing it healthily, but really only if you have hundreds to lose.
  • mogadad
    mogadad Posts: 41 Member
    1/2 a pound a day is totally possible with appropriate exercise and not eating the exercise calories back. Raspberries, blueberries, no fat cottage cheese, weight control oatmeal, English muffins and no fat cream cheese, no sugar popsicles and snack on black cherries. Eat a little every hour or so and no big meals

    If you want it more than you want to listen to the voices in your head, you can do it
  • Pebble321
    Pebble321 Posts: 6,423 Member
    5 pounds a week - not that likely, though it will depend on your starting weight.
    Don't waste time wondering - make a plan and get started and see how you go, you can certainly make a significant difference in 6 weeks.
    Eat the cals that MFP recommends, do regular exercise and you'll be well on your way.
  • vinylscratch
    vinylscratch Posts: 218 Member
    1/2 a pound a day is totally possible with appropriate exercise and not eating the exercise calories back. Raspberries, blueberries, no fat cottage cheese, weight control oatmeal, English muffins and no fat cream cheese, no sugar popsicles and snack on black cherries. Eat a little every hour or so and no big meals

    If you want it more than you want to listen to the voices in your head, you can do it

    This is really unhealthy unless a doctor has prescribed it to you...generally a super low-calorie diet isn't a good way to lose weight and keep it off.
  • spectralmoon
    spectralmoon Posts: 1,179 Member
    1/2 a pound a day is totally possible with appropriate exercise and not eating the exercise calories back. Raspberries, blueberries, no fat cottage cheese, weight control oatmeal, English muffins and no fat cream cheese, no sugar popsicles and snack on black cherries. Eat a little every hour or so and no big meals

    If you want it more than you want to listen to the voices in your head, you can do it

    This is really unhealthy unless a doctor has prescribed it to you...generally a super low-calorie diet isn't a good way to lose weight and keep it off.

    It seems like it would take indefinite maintenance to keep it from rebounding as well. Not that being healthy doesn't, but losing that much so quickly and not having it come back... while it'd be amazing in the first week, keeping that way would be hell.
  • leneveu2
    leneveu2 Posts: 10 Member
    Well I have 26 pounds and 40 days or I lose my job. So here goes nothing. Eating no more than a 1000 cal a day and exercising. Other wise I will be having to find a new job.
  • pkdreilly
    pkdreilly Posts: 13
    I guess it would be worth getting an appointment with a dietician..

    I really hope you manage to lose the weight in time. Guess it's going to be really tough, but tougher if you lose your job. Feel free to add me if you like. would love to see you make good progress even if in the first instance, you 'have' to do it the unhealthy way. Good luck.
  • annarosephotos
    annarosephotos Posts: 1 Member
    That seems totally unfair and unhealthy to to mention unrealistic of your workplace.
    Weight loss isn't all about losing huge amounts in short time-frames.

    Do your best, but don't be disheartened if you don't reach the goal, weight loss is a lifestyle change for life, not just for 40 days.

    Surely making an effort and losing a decent amount of weight that will be sustainable is more important to your health and employer.
  • tinlee
    tinlee Posts: 60 Member
    What sort of job do you have? Not asking you to name your employer, just the nature of the work.
  • SKINNYMESOON2B
    SKINNYMESOON2B Posts: 112 Member
    Sure. it is. its going to take hard work and dedication. you really should not eat less than 1200cals a day. Cardio and streghth training.
  • tennillewade
    tennillewade Posts: 49 Member
    its possible and it can be done. I wouldn't recommend it unless you are grossly overweight. Obese people tend to lose weight faste in the begining of their journey. If you aren't "obese" and by obese i'm thinking at least 100 lbs over your ideal weight its not likely that you body will lose that kind of weight in such a short time. Not healthfully anyway. thats just what i think.
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,420 Member
    Didn't you know you were approaching the weight limit loooooong before it became a terminable problem?
  • jaxdiablo
    jaxdiablo Posts: 580
    I'm assuming he has some form of state or government job which has physical requirements that were told to him upon joining said organization. Unfortunately he wasn't able to maintain those now he has to go to extremes to retain his livelihood. Does it suck? Yes. Is it his fault? Yes. Gotta do what you gotta do to keep the money flowin' yo!
  • YukonJoy
    YukonJoy Posts: 1,279 Member
    2lbs a week is good progress, so if you want that kind of weight loss, start thinking about which of your limbs you're least fond of.

    Almost peed my pants.
  • DannyMussels
    DannyMussels Posts: 1,842 Member
    Possible? Yes. If you were 400-500lbs, it falls off fairly rapidly at first.

    This.

    Otherwise, be happy with 5-10lbs a month.

    And know you're making the right changes and progress.

    If I had the right motivation ($$$) I could lose 50lbs in a month. I'd be a pretty fraily little alien-bodied human being afterwords though. But at least I'd be richer.
  • YukonJoy
    YukonJoy Posts: 1,279 Member
    1/2 a pound a day is totally possible with appropriate exercise and not eating the exercise calories back. Raspberries, blueberries, no fat cottage cheese, weight control oatmeal, English muffins and no fat cream cheese, no sugar popsicles and snack on black cherries. Eat a little every hour or so and no big meals

    If you want it more than you want to listen to the voices in your head, you can do it

    Are you for serious???
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    29 lbs of what?
  • MandyMarie01
    MandyMarie01 Posts: 448 Member
    29 pounds in 41 days?

    i've lost 30lbs in 99 days
  • Kaddyshack21
    Kaddyshack21 Posts: 225 Member
    Well I have 26 pounds and 40 days or I lose my job. So here goes nothing. Eating no more than a 1000 cal a day and exercising. Other wise I will be having to find a new job.

    I am really sorry to hear that. I know my brother was in a similar situation and he started to lose the weight and was able to show he was consistently and consciously taking strides to more healthful living. So although he didn't make weight goal "deadline" he was able to to go to them and say " Hey, this is how how far I have come I am working really hard and I will continue to do so". They let him keep his job on the promise that he would maintain his efforts. And he did. Sometimes it's just need to see that you are willing to make the effort. Just a thought.

    I hope you will continue your track to health whether or not you keep this job. All the best to you!!!
  • priceless1966
    priceless1966 Posts: 5
    Wow!!! That's a bit much...lose it...or looooose it....It's not a healthy weight loss @ all...wish you the best!!!
  • MassiveDelta
    MassiveDelta Posts: 3,271 Member
    29 lbs of what?
    Lead or Feathers?
  • infamousmk
    infamousmk Posts: 6,033 Member
    1/2 a pound a day is totally possible with appropriate exercise and not eating the exercise calories back. Raspberries, blueberries, no fat cottage cheese, weight control oatmeal, English muffins and no fat cream cheese, no sugar popsicles and snack on black cherries. Eat a little every hour or so and no big meals

    If you want it more than you want to listen to the voices in your head, you can do it

    Are you for serious???


    God I hope not.
  • particleastro
    particleastro Posts: 68 Member
    You legs only weigh 30lbs? Jezze, beware of strong winds :-)

    Regards,
    J
  • landorki
    landorki Posts: 93 Member
    I just lost 5 in 7 days. Soo... doing the math, I believe it can be done. Depending on the person... If they have alot of weight to lose, 29 pounds can be dropped in no time!

    2 pounds a week is safe... But depending on the starting weight, 2 pounds a week is a Low goal... especially in the beginning for a larger person.
  • sjtreely
    sjtreely Posts: 1,014 Member
    If losing weight were linear, all you'd have to do is this:

    29 x 3500 = 101,500/41 = 2475.609

    Doable. Yes. Realistic? Probably not. Would you keep the 29 pounds off for good? I'd bet money you wouldn't.
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