What is the right amount of weight to lose in a week?

Cruzeleny
Cruzeleny Posts: 21
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi!

I have been with MFP for 4 weeks so far and have lost 11Pounds.... :smile: Dont know if I am being to desperate but I´d like to know if I should´ve lost more than that in those weeks ..:huh: since I really want to give my maximum with my weight loss plans.

What would be the healthiest amount of pounds per week? any comments?

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  • jaena4
    jaena4 Posts: 175 Member
    I've always heard two pounds a week was a good amount to lose a week, but I have no scientific or other evidence in support. Actually, come to think of it, I think I heard that from my mom and god only knows where she gets some of her ideas! I'll be curious to hear what others - more informed than me! - have to say!
  • beckylawrence70
    beckylawrence70 Posts: 752 Member
    I've lost 11 lbs too in 4 weeks........
  • rockerbabyy
    rockerbabyy Posts: 2,258 Member
    1 lb a week is really recommended... if you have 75+ pounds to lose, than 2 a week is good.
    that said - the first month most people lose more.. be it water weight or the drastic change.
  • ashjonnatp
    ashjonnatp Posts: 13
    2LBS A WEEK IS A HEALTHY WEIGHT LOSS. SLOWER IT COMES OFF EASIER TO KEEP OFF! KEEP IT UP GIRL!
  • monicalynne68
    monicalynne68 Posts: 87 Member
    Usually 5 lbs the first week and then 1-2 a week after that. You usually lose more the first week because it's water weight.
  • Thena81
    Thena81 Posts: 1,265 Member
    depends on how much you weigh, how tall you are and your age, all of that will make a huge difference!! one to 2 lbs a week should be sufficient
  • onegoalabs
    onegoalabs Posts: 24
    Shoot for 1 pound a week and be happy about it. If more comes off, it's a bonus. :)
  • mhotch
    mhotch Posts: 901 Member
    1-2 lbs per week is a healthy loss. It does get slower as you get closer to goal.
  • monicalynne68
    monicalynne68 Posts: 87 Member
    2LBS A WEEK IS A HEALTHY WEIGHT LOSS. SLOWER IT COMES OFF EASIER TO KEEP OFF! KEEP IT UP GIRL!

    not to mention, the slower it comes off the less likely to get stretch marks and have flabby skin. Have you ever seen people who have had gastric bypass? A lot of times they lose weight so fast their skin doesn't have a chance to adjust and recoil and it's real flabby under their arms or their abdominal apron
  • pucenavel
    pucenavel Posts: 972 Member
    I did 23 in 16 weeks, but some weeks were 3-4 lbs and some weeks were 0 (or even + 1-2).

    Looking at the average, I was going at about 1.5.

    Lot's of people lose rapidly at first, the slow down a bit. Don't get discouraged if that happens to you, or if you have some "growth" weeks. Sometimes the body just has variations.
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    According to your ticker, you now have about 40# to go, so aiming for 1# a week would be ideal at this stage. As you get closer to your goal, you should aim for a half pound a week.
  • shellyt1
    shellyt1 Posts: 119
    I'm heading into my 3rd week and have lost 8lbs so far with 2 to 3 lbs loss a week.
    I think that is good amount a week.
  • HauteP1nk
    HauteP1nk Posts: 2,139 Member
    I think that the recommended is 1-2lbs per week, but it also depends on your size.

    That is incredible that you have lost 11lbs already. Sounds like you are staying focused with your clean eating and exercise. Keep up the good work!
  • Cruzeleny
    Cruzeleny Posts: 21
    Excellent! I appreciate a lot your comments.. It looks like I´m in a good path. ;)
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