How many lbs a week do you plan to lose?
Thread in 'General Dieting' Forum started by Tinks, Jan 7th, 2014 at 19:37 PM.
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Jan 7th, 2014, 19:37 PM
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How many lbs a week do you plan to lose?
I have to be serious this year now and for those who still have weight to lose how many lbs a week do you plan to lose and what is the healthy amount of weight to lose each week in your opinion? I say in your opinion because I read so much conflicting information.
Thanks
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Jan 7th, 2014, 19:57 PM
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I think that the healthy guide is usually 1-2 lbs a week but it depends on how much you have to lose. Very overweight people will lose loads in a week whereas those closer to goal may not lose much.
I am happy with 1-2 lbs a week. It feels like ages since I've lost anything but I haven't been particularly good
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Jan 7th, 2014, 20:06 PM
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I agree with Bevziibubble. One to two pounds per week is about right. Actually, I am pretty happy if I manage to lose even a few pounds per month. I know it's not a lot, but since I can't exercise very much because of my back, I consider it a win.
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Jan 7th, 2014, 21:14 PM
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I aim for 1-2 pounds a week, but I usually lose about 5 pounds every two weeks, but that is because of my metabolism.
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Jan 7th, 2014, 21:31 PM
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Many get disappointed with slow weight loss but 1-2lb a week is a healthy loss. I lost around 4lb in the first couple of months but had 4 stone to lose.
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Jan 8th, 2014, 03:02 AM
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I have always heard that it's not safe to lose more than 1-2 pounds a week after the first couple of weeks. I have PCOS, though, and that makes it hard for me even to lose that much. I'm doing well if I can get 1/2 lb. down a week!
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Jan 8th, 2014, 04:06 AM
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If I had my way, it'd be about five pounds a week, ha! I know that's not possible, realistic, or safe, though. I'd be fine just losing a pound a week if I could do it consistently. To be completely honest though, I've decided not to aim for a number anymore; it seems to be setting yourself up for disappointment to say, "I'm going to lose X pounds per week," when there are so many factors playing into it and not all of them are within your control (like your metabolism, genes, etc.).
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Jan 8th, 2014, 08:49 AM
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I aim for a minimum of a pound a week and am delighted if I manage two sometimes.
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Jan 8th, 2014, 14:18 PM
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See a few comments that say it's not safe/recommended to lose more than 2lb. I managed to put more than that on over Christmas, sure losing the same amount in the same time should be ok ![LOL](https://www.socialslimmers.com/images/smilies/chuckle.gif) I've been reading up on ketosis diets like the Cambridge Diet and from what I've read, as long as you are careful, it's ok to lose a little more?
Having said that I would be happy with 1-2lb at the moment.
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Jan 8th, 2014, 14:54 PM
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I have my calorie goals set for a weight loss of 1 pound per week, but I sure don't mind losing more than that! If I am able to keep up 1 pound a week lost, I'll be 52 pounds lighter by this time next year.
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