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Which is best??

mooly77
mooly77 Posts: 18
edited December 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Is it better to start your weight loss goal at 1 lbs/ week or 2 lbs/ week. I would love to lose 2 pounds per week, but I am unsure if that is what I should do. I was just wanting some input from anyone who might could explain the best way to go about this! I feel like I'm always hungry with the 1200 cal/day ( 2 lbs/week) goal. HELP!!!! LOL

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  • mmstgr
    mmstgr Posts: 578 Member
    That all depends on how much you are looking to lose. If it's quite a bit, you can start out at 2, then move to 1 then 0.5
  • mooly77
    mooly77 Posts: 18
    That all depends on how much you are looking to lose. If it's quite a bit, you can start out at 2, then move to 1 then 0.5


    I'm looking to lose a total of 54 lbs. I am 5'9" and way 194 now. I am 7 weeks postpartum and breastfeeding full time. I don't want to lose/ deplete my milk supply, but I want to lose weight...
  • mgnmsn
    mgnmsn Posts: 133 Member
    i do 1.5 lbs a week and try to stay under. like if you can do the 1400 cals/day that is great but you also have an option on one day to go ahead a eat a little more and youd still be fine.
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