18 years old, looking to lose 130 pounds

ilovelucy711
ilovelucy711 Posts: 381 Member
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Hi, so I am 18 years old and weigh 275 pounds. I am GOING to lose 130 pounds and need help. Anyway, I want to ask how much do you think I could in 9 weeks? The reason I ask is in 9 weeks from today, I will be going on a mission trip to Latin America. I went on a mission trip last April weighing 250 pounds and the airplane belt barely fit and I don't want to be embarrassed.

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  • Crystal0827
    Crystal0827 Posts: 244 Member
    In 15 weeks I lost 45 pounds, so I would say 20-30?
  • MrsT9217
    MrsT9217 Posts: 29 Member
    I would say if you really dig deep you could lose at least 25!!!

    Good luck!
  • amuhlou
    amuhlou Posts: 693 Member
    The max goal for this website is 2lb per week, though you may have more come off at first. So I'd say minimum 18lbs.
  • TheNewDodge
    TheNewDodge Posts: 607 Member
    40-50
  • Silverstar46
    Silverstar46 Posts: 187 Member
    You might be able to lose around 20lbs. I'm around your weight and have been losing around ten pounds a month. But stick to drinking a lot of water, eating your fruits and vegetables and LOG EVERYTHING.

    You can do this - good luck!
  • leomom72
    leomom72 Posts: 1,797 Member
    im not sure, but my best advice is WATCH YOUR SODIUM INTAKE...thats my downfall..so much sodium in everything, and that could make a big difference as well..good luck
  • 1RBelle512
    1RBelle512 Posts: 53 Member
    I'm thinking 25 as well. But hey, why not go for inches so that belt will fit? Doing standing/aerobic pilates has made me lose inches even though my weight doesn't change as fast (diet is what mainly effects the scale for me). If you have Netflix Instant, try alternating "Crunch: Super SlimDown" and "Crunch: Fat-Burning Pilates". I do each at least once a week. Good luck!
  • BobbyDaniel
    BobbyDaniel Posts: 1,459 Member
    I'm with everyone else, 20-25 pounds is a reasonable goal and probably attainable. God bless on your mission trip!
  • ampjorgensen
    ampjorgensen Posts: 86 Member
    20 to 25 pounds is very attainable if your willing to use discipline (NO CHEAT DAYS) and exercise :) its hard but you can do it
  • Cindyante
    Cindyante Posts: 6
    Safely, and in a healthy way ---I'd say you could lose 40-60lbs. It just depends how much you were over eating before vs. your daily calorie goal on myfitnesspal. After i had my baby, i paid for a trainer and attended training sessions 2-3x per week from August-November. I lost 30lbs, and knowing what i know now i could have lost more if i had myfitnesspal did more cardio and cut all the fast food "healthy" foods. (NOT) Then i started taking px pills for my post-pardom, i started drinking even more, and i stopped working out regularly; So i gained all the weight back again. I'm trying to lose it again, without a gym membership or a trainer, because I can do all the same stuff at home that i did at the gym. Good luck! If you get a chance go to my blog, i'm blogging about everything i've learned and i have easy recipes and snacks. http://kindaorganic.blogspot.com/
  • royalty_mind_1me
    royalty_mind_1me Posts: 278 Member
    CONGRATS :flowerforyou: on making a decision to change your llife...wish you all the best and continue tracking everything, drinking water, and exercise not to over do yourself, all in moderation hun! :wink:

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