1. The fatter you are = The quicker you'll lose weight.
A fatter person will lose weight FASTER than a lighter person doing the same weight loss activity for the same amount of time simply because more calories are burned (takes more energy) to move a heavier person and also - believe it or not…
A fatter person has a higher metabolism than a lighter person (see #3 here for why that is) so when fatter people go on a diet…
Their metabolism's will burn off more of their stored fat faster than a lighter person so…
A fatter person may lose 5-to-10 pounds in their first week on a weight loss plan while a normal weight or not so over weight person may only lose 2-to-5 pounds in their first week.
2. The more active you are = the quicker you'll lose weight.
Your ability to recover & how much rest you need will all affect how intense, how long, how many times a week and how many times a day you can workout and…
3. How much you eat
The more you eat UNDER the amount of calories you need to maintain your weight will determine how fast you lose weight but…
You should never eat under 1000-to-1200 calories since…
A real fat person can lose lots of fat faster without losing much muscle than a leaner person on a VLCD of under 1000-to-12000 calories since they have lots of stored fat on their bodies.
4. How bad your eating habits were before starting a weight loss plan
If you had bad eating habits or if you ate foods that made you gain weight before you started a weight loss diet plan…
You'll lose a lot of weight faster than someone who was eating healthier because your body will be flushing out pounds of excess waste, toxins and water weight you gained from your bad eating habits and usually…
After you lose up to 10 pounds in your first week after coming off your bad habits you can expect your weight loss rate to go back to normal.
5. The more Stressed you are = The slower you'll lose weight
Cortisol is a hormone released in your body when stress levels are high telling your brain "you're hungry and you need to eat more to combat all this stress" and…
The more stressed you are = the more hungry you are making it harder for you to stick to your weight loss plan causing you to eat too much and lose weight slower so See 100 ways to lower stress here
6. How many Carbs & Proteins you eat
You'll lose weight faster if you eat less carbs and that's a good thing for you if you can realistically maintain a low-carb diet for a long time but…
You may not be able to maintain a low-carb/high-protein diet for a long time before you gain back all the weight you lost so it's best that your diet is 40-to-60% carbs, 30-to-40% protein and the rest made up of healthy fats.
7. What you eat and how often you cheat on your diet
You'll lose weight faster eating more of these weight loss foods and less of these bad foods plus…
The more strict you are with your diet = the faster you'll lose weight than if you were cheating on your diet too much but see how to cheat on your diet and still lose weight.
8. How motivated you are
The more motivated you are = the quicker you'll lose weight so See how to get motivated to lose weight fast and…
I am 28. I weigh 250 and am 5"6. I had a child 19 months ago. I really want to get to 175lbs by 3 months. I am gonna start cardio for I hour beginning tomorrow with cutting out sweets and white bead and pasta. I am planning to do Zumba classes at least 2-3x a week. Do u have any other suggestions I am so miserable and depressed with my body that my husband has filed for divorce so for comfort I ate and ate and ate. Any advice please help me
March 29, 2013
I am 24 5ft 10 240 lbs. I work out lots would like to lose 50lbs in 8 wks. Dont care about if its safe or not. Can i swith to negative calorie diet and protien shakes. What is the best way to do this??
February 20, 2013
Hi I'm 16, 145lbs and 5'4.. I've recently been trying to lose weight but I can't exercise everyday, so I've been cutting back on food - sometimes 1 meal a day. But I'm still gaining, what can I do?
January 12, 2013
About 600-900 ..
January 15, 2013
Yes, I try to remember to write it down when i can
January 17, 2013
well, you're going to have to start doing it everyday if you are serious about losing weight
January 18, 2013
Eating that few of calories when you're not obese is going to prohibit you from losing weight efficiently, you're starving your body and your body will hang on to every extra morsel and calorie cause it's afraid you're going to kill it, which you are...
Don't starve yourself. Eat healthy food, when you eat fruits and vegetables and good carbs like yogurt and chicken/tuna and protein your metabolism will kick in real high. You can always exercise. D it in your room in the morning or evening. DO sit ups, jumping jacks, Burmese (look it up), squats, lunges. If you eat well, drink like 60oz water a day, green tea with lemon in the morning and DON'T STARVE YOURSELF. Toned and healthy is better than creepy skinny anyday :). I am also 5'4" and went from 165 to 128 in a few month, and I am comfortable and Healy and happy. It happened pretty quickly and I did it right and now it's easy to keep up.
Good luck! Stay Positive!
January 24, 2013
I'm 5'5 & weigh 243. I want to lose 60 lbs total, but want to hit a short term goal of -10 lbs in 1 month. I've started an hour long Zumba class, 4 days a week. Is my goal realistic? I'm cutting out sweets, junk food, and starches.
January 03, 2013
hello Adrian im a very short female lol im 4'11. im 21 and a mother of 1 lil boy. i weigh 145 lbs im the kim k type of thick but im still over weight. plus a have a flabby stomach from having my son last year. how much you think i should weigh? and what exercise should i do to lose weight fast. im going out of the country to visit family in a month and i would like to lose at least 10-15 lbs..is that possible? how? hope to hear from you soon thank you in advance! =) God bless you
November 17, 2012
Hi,
I'm a 21 year old male. I have put on a lot of weight the last few years(after graduating high school). I am currently 6 feet tall and weigh 205 pounds. I want to lose 40 pounds in 4 months if that's realistic. What can i do to reach my goal?
September 19, 2012
Hello all. :)
I'm 5'4/female and range from 176-174lbs and I was wondering if I'm overweight enough to lose an average of 10lbs a month? if not then what would you say is realistic?
The reason I'm asking is because I changed up my eating habits (cheated almost everyday) and still lost 6lbs in a month. If I only cheat once a week how much can I lose?
September 09, 2012
6 pounds is still good but yes... you can realistically lose 10 pounds a month at your weight making some diet and workout changes
September 09, 2012
I am 5'6" and currently weigh 257.6 pounds. I have been doing weight watchers on line since 5/31/12 and I am averaging a weight loss of 2.5 lbs per week. This week I lost 4 lbs and weight watchers is telling me it is too fast. I have been very seditary for many years and have started kickboxing and aquacise along with trying to move while just watching tv.
I figure since I have started to be more active coupled with the lower calories of weight watchers I will lose pretty fast until my body figures out what I am doing. Should I be worried about weight watchers complaint for just be happy with the results.
August 02, 2012
not at all. at your weight you can expect to lose weight fast at the beginning and as you get closer to your goal your weight loss rate will slow down to 1-3 pounds per week with some weeks of no weight loss at all
August 02, 2012
I'm 27 @167lbs after having a baby 2yrs ago and I cannot find a sure fit way to lose my baby belly. It's loose and it just sags and I want to tone it up to possibly a 6pk. But for starters I want to get it down to atleast 1/2yrs size by June 8th as I am in a wedding. Please help me.
May 08, 2012
I am 5ft3 and 161lbs and would like to lose another 10. I have always been fit, but overweight. I train 4 times a week in the gym, usually high intensity workouts and bodypump and i eat 1400 calories a day. I have a personal trainer who sets my workouts. I have only lost 7lbs in nearly 9 months even though i work hard and calorie count everyday. My weight weight fluctuates up and down by half a lb to a lb every other week and i very rarely see a definative loss. Do you think i am eating enough calories? Any advice welcome as i am so frustrated from working hard and seeing very little result:-)
April 27, 2012
the calories should not be an issue but how often do you change up your routine?
April 27, 2012
Your routine sounds good, but I think that it's possible there is another culprit at work here preventing you from losing weight. Are you taking any medications that could cause weight gain (e.g. certain antidepressants)? Have you been checked for medical conditions such as hypothyroidism or hashimoto's (an autoimmune condition where the thyroid is attacked)? I would suggest getting a thorough medical work up just to rule out these types of things, and if all else fails consider seeing a dietitian, who can help you figure out what ratios of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins you should be incorporating into your allotted daily calorie intake.
Good luck with your weight loss! I wish you all the best.
April 30, 2012
Im 5'6 about 160, I've been working out 4-6 times a week various work outs 3-4 cardio classes, 1 yoga, and 2 weights toning class per week Some 2x's a day one in the morning one in the evening. Plus other things outside of working out. I have changed up my diet, limited carbs, cut out most all sodas, sweets, those are only like every couple of weeks or so and in small amounts. Im eating veggies, fruits proteins, drinking tons of water, between 40-60oz a day, green tea, my morning coffee. I've seen only some changes, but I'm trying to lose the fat in the belly, thighs and butt. I've lost 20lbs on just diet alone, but I want to get to 140. and I've been on this workout routine with some variations since november. I'm not getting the stomach I want.
April 11, 2012
use these tips to boost your weight loss so you can lose more belly fat for a flat stomach
April 11, 2012
It sounds like you're doing everything right...I think you just need to keep trying and not give up. Weight loss can definitely slow down towards the end as you get closer to your goal weight. Just try to concentrate on how far you've come and continue your healthy routine for the sake of being healthy.
The only other thing I can say is that depending on your body type, some areas can be much more problematic than others. People carry more weight in different places, and unfortunately those areas can be the last place that weight is lost from. Eventually, though, the weight will come off of your stomach, and then you can tone it (and the muscles will show through!) to improve the look.
Don't give up! You can do it!
April 30, 2012
I am abt 6'0 tall, I used to weigh 160 lbs with measurements 38-26-38, I've always been top heavy and struggled with weight in my midsection and love handles. I recently started going back to the gym, I weighed 180 with measurements 40-31-41 now I work out about 3-5 times a week 1.5 hrs a day, 30 mins mid intensity, 30 mins weight training with moderate weight and finish off with 30 mins of mid intensity cardio. I can definitely see a change in my body..mostly my glutes...they are a lot fuller than they used to be...and my waist looks a little toned...but there's still the layer of fat.. and according to the scale..I've gained 6 lbs.. it's been 3 weeks. This happened to me the last time I tried to loose weight, so I got frustrated and stopped working out...Should I change my workout?
April 10, 2012
Hi,
I will be 28 next month. I'm 5'4 and 140/145. I had my first child in October. Before I got pregnant I was 140. I was pregnant before this one and lost it. I was 135 before that one. I was 160 right before I had my son. So i've lost a bit. But I'm starting to slip back into eating poorly. What work for me was protien shakes and low to no carbs. I want to loose another 15 pounds at least maybe 20 but that maybe to skinny. Please give me some advise.
Thanks
Jessica
March 29, 2012
Hi I'm 12 and I weigh 127 I'm trying to lose 20 lbs by may 25 and everyday after school I do a cardiograph worrkout for 30 min. On the weekend I probably do about 1 hr throughout the day. Is this a good plan?
March 28, 2012
Ive been exercisibg since Dec 2011. Iwent to the gym 5 days a week. I started out as 230 and now I am 218. I would eat croissants or cornflakes with fat free milk for breakfast, salad for lunch, and anything else for dinner. I have narely lost anything in 4 months. i have eaten Chinese food once a week and thats all. I drank mostly water and a little bit of soda and I have lost weight. My clotges have gotten looser but the scale is the same. Since this month Ive stopped going to the gym and now jog around the park 4- days a week. Idk what I am doing wrong. Losing weight is so hard and I do not know what to do. Adrian I would appreciate if you help me, I guess I may need a personal trainer. Any tips please. i have become really depressed with this. My goal is 50 lbs but then I am not sure what to do and I feel like giving up
March 25, 2012
Any quick meal ideas for the low carb diet? I have always wanted to give it a shot the right way besides just eliminating carbs like a moron. I just never went low carb because coming up with meal plans seemed to big of a chore back then. I want to get started so what do I need to eat? Thanks again.
March 25, 2012
I don't have any meal ideas for a low carb diet but don't so a low carb diet unless you can stick to it for a long time
March 25, 2012
Hai am a 61 year old lady 5'2'' tall and weight 83.8 kg and an asian.I have tried almost every diet and all the shakes but nothing seems to work for me.I go to the gym every day with cardio 3 times a week and 2 days of weight lifting.Please help i need to be at 65 kg.Tq.
February 26, 2012
Use any of the permanent weight loss plans here b/c they will take you to 65 kg
February 27, 2012
I'm a female in my early 20's, 5'8", and 182 lbs. I want to lose around 30 more lbs by May. What plan is right for me? And is that a realistic goal? Thank you!
February 20, 2012
I'm a 36 yr old male on a diet consisting of 30-40 carbs daily while walking/jogging 2 1/2 miles daily as well as chasing around my four sons...what should i expect out of this as far as weight loss goes? (not stress) currently 5' 9 1/2" 185 lbs.started this regimen a week ago!
February 17, 2012
you can always expect to lose weight real fast on low carbs but the question is...
how long can you stick to the tough low carb diet to keep the weight off?
February 17, 2012
I am 5'0" 160 lbs, I want to lose weight . My goal weight is 125 lbs. I started elliptical and burn 800 calories every day and i do 5 days/week. Can i able to reach my goal weight by
End of april
February 14, 2012
Not really. You should only expect to lose 10 pounds a month and KEEP it off.
Anything faster than that and you may gain all the weight back
February 15, 2012
I'm female, 5'9 at 140 pounds. So far I have lost 15 pounds and kept them off for over a year, but no matter what I do, I can not seem to lose any more weight. My goal weight is 125. I currently exercise 5-7 days a week, and eat a pretty good diet of about 1500 calories with very little meat. I work at a smoothie place, so get a lot of whey, egg and soy protein supplement there, in addition to cooking at home. I think my sugar intake is somewhat high from drinking smoothies, but other than that I don't consume many simple carbs. I don't drink any soda or buy processed foods, and rarely consume alcohol. In the past 6 weeks I've started switching up my exercise routine, and just started doing high intensity intervals on an elliptical or a bike (20-40 minutes), in addition to ab exercises (Ab Ripper X from P90X) and full body strength training on weight machines.
It doesn't seem to be working! Do you have any other advice for me? I don't know what else to do! It's been over 6 weeks since I started working out every day and I haven't lost a pound and still feel very flabby. I've been stuck on this plateau for about a year.
Thank you for this awesome website. I think I've learned more from this site than from any other dieting site I've seen.
February 11, 2012
Being 5'9 & 140 pounds there is really not much more weight you can lose and if you do lose any more weight you should only expect to lose 1/2 a pound a week (if that) so your best option is to do this plan here
February 12, 2012
I am 31 with 3 kids and I currently weigh 150 lbs. I have been on a strict 1200 calorie per day diet since beginning of January and have also been working out 6 days a week since mid January. I currently am doing 45 minutes of cardio and usually about 30 minutes of strengh training each day. Do you think this is a good plan and is it possible to lose at least 25 pounds by June/July on such a schedule??
February 08, 2012
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