How steady is weight loss supposed to be?
My husband and I (no I’m not the Queen – haha) have totally cut out fatty foods, chips, chocolate etc for three weeks and we both lost a few pounds in the first week which was great but now it’s tailed off and we’re not losing any more. Will the weight loss start up again soon, do you think?
Related Items
- Has anyone had weight loss pills prescribed by their doctor?
At 15stone I am obese. I have lost 6 pounds in four weeks but feel I need some help. I have an appointment next week to see my doctor in the hope that... - Whats a healthy amount of weight loss per week, when I want to lose 2 stone?
Whats a healthy amount of weight loss per week, when I want to lose 2 stone? ... - how can i can start my weight loss again?
I have been going to the gym for about 2 months 3-4 times a week and i have lost about 9 pounds in total plus i can see that i have toned up. However... - What is average weight loss for one week?
I was wondering if anyone knew what an average weight loss per week is. I started eating healthy last week at around 1200 calories *because I wasn't ... - How much protein should a female consume for weight loss?
I've been working out consistently for about a year, but my weight loss has been really slow. I've only lost about 15-18lbs. I've also changed my diet... - When does weight loss start to get easier?
I've heard the second week is the hardest especially because there is little results and not as easy to stick to. At what point will it get easier men... - How effective is running in realtion to weight loss?
My friend has started running 3 x week, 4 miles per run and on her rest days she uses a rowing machine for 20 min 3 x week. Will this help speed up he... - Will I still see fat loss if I do HIIT 4x a week and steady state cardio 2x a week?
I mean, I know HIIT burns more fat, but am I doing enough steady state cardio to balance it out? ... - How is green tea good for you?
I drink it a lot because magazines and things say it is good for you because of its antioxidants. But I've heard that it causes weight loss too. What ... - lose weight why is it easier for others to lose it, while I still retain it?
while i walk about 3-4 miles on a daily basis, i still find that i have not had any significant weight loss, i have healthy eating habits, and i rarel... - What is the best protein shake for a female looking to lose some weight?
I currently weight about 153 and want to go down to about 135-140, so I have decided to incorporate a protein shake into my diet. I want to know which... - How can my 17-yr old girl friend lose weight fast this summer? Any healthy and easy suggestions?
She's been working out, but she's seen no changes still. Instead, she gets fat comments. She really feels bad. I want to find advices that can help he... - How can i lose fat in my stomache? Does jogging Help? And when will i notice weight loss?
Im 16 around 200 pounds, more muscular than fat. I Need to lose weight in my stomache / chest. How can i lose it fast? And how long will it take? And ... - What is the best way to lose weight fast but safe?
My husband is going to be pout of state for two months for work and I would love to drop a good amount of weight while he is gone. Does any one have ... - What is the fastest way to lose weight in a month or two?
I'm not looking for the dumb sarcastic answers like, Chop an arm off!, I would like to know how to maximize my weight loss naturally and possibly what...
August 31st, 2010 at 7:47 am
1 kilo, 2.2lb per week is about the right amount for a healthy diet
August 31st, 2010 at 8:20 am
I’ve heard 1-2 lbs./wk. is normal…
Make sure that you are both drinking plenty of water (at least 1/2 oz. per pound of body weight every day (180 lbs. = 90 ounces of water) and try not to stress…
maybe you should get frisky more often!
(that counts as exercise, right?)
August 31st, 2010 at 8:33 am
You should have a healthy weight reduction of 2 pounds per week. This figure is based on a net reduction of 500 Kcals per day, which equates to 3500 calories a week. Sine there are 1600 calories in one pound of body fat – you can expect right around 2 pounds weekly.
Essentially, this is how all diets work – they create a net loss of calories over a time period. Cutting out fats works because one gram of fat has 9kcals of energy while Proteins and carbohydrates have 4.
August 31st, 2010 at 8:42 am
If you’re only changing eating habits, don’t expect more weight loss from this plan. You will have to, at some point, make changes to your activity level. The body responds best to a combination of eating healthfully and properly and also being active as possible (this means, strength training, cardiovascular training, and being active overall).
Building muscle and speeding up your metabolism is the best way to lose weight — dieting won’t do this by itself (well, eating frequently will have an impact on your metabolism). Often, dieting alone often backfires. 99% of the fad diets out there fail because they do involve an exercise program — or, they involve starving the body. Neither is a good plan for weight loss.
Safe and effective weight loss = 2 – 3 lbs a week from eating properly, strength and cardio training, and being as active as possible. Lifestyle changes = weight loss.
August 31st, 2010 at 9:02 am
Well, to lose weight, you need to do more then just cut out junk food (although that is a great start and the hardest part, so good job anyway!). You’ve probably just plattoed (no idea how to spell that, lol). Start walking or jogging two to three miles or for 30 minutes four-five days a week. That should help.
Your goal should be to lose 1-2 pounds a week.
(Note: The more weight you have to lose, the easier it is to lose it. The last 10 pounds is always the hardest.)
August 31st, 2010 at 9:37 am
A good steady weight loss is 1-2lbs a week, anything else, and its just water weight.
You need to up your exercise, go for walks together in the evening, or get outside during your lunch hour and go for walks, or join dance classes, anything to give you at least 30-40 mins of exercise a day.
August 31st, 2010 at 10:12 am
If you’ve lost some weight and are no longer noticing any loss, it might be time to recalibrate your daily caloric intake. Take a look at this site:
http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm
That will give you a recommendation on how many calories you now need to be eating. Counting calories is fairly easy and there are many free online tools, such as fitday.com, that will keep track of it for you.
You should also incorporate some exercise in to your daily routine because eventually cutting calories won’t be able to get you any further.
August 31st, 2010 at 10:20 am
Hi, it realy depends on how over weight you both are. The closer you are to your ideal weight the harder it becomes. Im 6 stone over weight and loose around 3 pound a week if ive been good. Im on the G.I diet / low fat and consuming around 1700 calories (calorie amounts change with the weight that you need to use) joining a slimming class can sometimes help.
All the best
August 31st, 2010 at 11:06 am
in my experience weightloss is never linear. Its quite usual for the pounds to fall off in the first couple of weeks, which can then be followed by a bit of a stall while your body grows accustomed to the new regime. This is the really boring bit and often the reason why people fall off the wagon cos they’re just not seeing the results they want. The good news is that if you stick with it, you can suddenly find that after a few weeks of nothing much happening, you’re suddenly rewarded with another several pounds off. If you can up your activity levels, that can help to break a stall too. Go on – go for a walk tomorrow (but make sure he stays four paces behind, ma’am….)
August 31st, 2010 at 11:40 am
it is slow and steady but you will notice it shortly.
3500 calories equals a pound. Go off of calories and it should explain how fast it takes.
Good Luck!!