realistically, how much weight can i lose in 6 weeks?

I'd say at the most 12lbs, but it really depends on your body. It's considered unhealthy to lose more than 2lbs per week. If you're heavier, you'll tend to lose weight quicker initially than if you're already pretty fit.

Take measurements, too. Even if the scale doesn't go down, you'll probably still see improvements, and maybe you'll see more progress with measurements than you will on the scale so you'll still be happy with your progress after 6 weeks.

Depends on where you're starting, really. I lost my first 20-30 pounds very fast before things started to level off, but I weighed 355lbs at the start. If you're closer to a healthy weight, obviously that won't happen.

Weight management is a long-term endeavor. Start now, but don't get hung up on that 6-week timeline, and don't stop when you get there.

Hi there......
It depends how overweight you are at the moment........seriously, if you are 5"6 and weight 210 lbs, then you can easily lose 30lbs in 30 days with calorie deficit and exersize .......

so a way to work it out for yourself is.......

3500 calories = 1lb of fat

so if you have a calorie deficit of 500 cals per day x 7 days = 3500 cals deficit = 1lb fat loss per week

therefore it makes sense that if you have a 1000 cal deficit per day, that you will lose 2lbs per week

Well, I have lost 10 in 4...and I eat a ton of yummy protein rich low carb foods...but I'm not the expert. I am using a book called "The 6 week cure for the middle age middle" which is kind of misnamed, because it's the cure for anyone who needs a metabolic reset (I think so anyway). So realistically, and safely, if you were to follow this 6 week plan, you could lose 15 pounds? My husband did...of course, he has spent many more years eating right and I think his body responded better than mine, which has gone through 4 pregnancies, a couple of intense diets, and far too much carb-rich living. But you know what? More amazing than the pounds I've shed, is the FAT I've shed! I have gone down almost 4 dress sizes!! No kidding! I keep asking how is it possible, since I don't feel like I've lost enough "weight" to have lost 3 dress sizes and am super close to the 4th - in 3 1/2 weeks!? HOW? Because my body is going through recomposition and burning fat like crazy to pump the lean muscle back into health! I wouldn't probably have believed it if I hadn't been doing it for myself. I hope this helps, maybe inspires? If it does, then look up www.proteinpower.com. It's not the only sight with the low carb info you might want, but it's a start if you are interested.

Depends on how much you have to lose. And if your ticker is accurate, you don't have much.

I would set your calorie goal to lose half a pound a week or less. Increase your protein and work on strength training, eating at least some of your exercise calories to keep your net as close to your calorie goal as possible. You might not lose all the pounds you'd like to lose, but you'll be able to burn more fat and keep more muscle tone than you would if you just cut calories and do a lot of cardio. Make sure to drink plenty of water through this process to avoid excess water retention.

This is a great answer - it really does depend on how far you have to go. I.e., the last few pounds will always take longer than the first ones. If you're close to your goal, and you don't want to lose muscle mass along with fat, I would recommend not trying to lose more than .5 lb per week, so target about 3lb. And even that might be aggressive.

depends on how much you exercise and your own body's reaction to the new lifestyle. I lost 30 lbs in 3 months, but that was with moderate exercising. the past two weeks I lost 10 lbs being on a more intense exercise program :happy:

Maybe focus on inches or overall health rather than just lbs, and then you might be in a much better place in 6 weeks. I am just starting out, so I can only tell you what I've been learning, but is looks like you've already been given some good advice here