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Old January 25th, 2005, 08:05 PM
Carol Frilegh
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In article , GaryG
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"Mike Turco" wrote in message
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I've been "dieting" for four months and have come down from 290 to 265.

That
comes out to about 1.3 lb/week. Considering that there were a couple of
small setbacks maybe that's not so bad.

I'm wondering other people experience in terms of average weight loss.
Specifically, pounds lost divided by weeks of dieting. Its one thing to

lose
two pounds a week some weeks but not others, vs. sustaining that rate with
no fluctuation or setbacks.

My original goal was x pounds by such-and-such date based on losing
2lb/week. That just doesn't seem like a realistic way of looking at the
situation. Maybe my real goal should be to stick with a healthy way of
eating, and gradual weight loss is just one indicator of success.

Thanks,

Mike
fat/still fat/not fat


You have achieved a very respectable rate of weight loss. Most authorities
recommend losing around 1 lb per week (2 lbs / week is feasible, but
difficult for most folks to maintain over the long term).

1.3 lbs/week of weight loss translates into an average deficit of 650
calories per day. At this rate, you can expect to lose around 68 lbs in one
year, but don't be in a hurry to lose the weight. You didn't gain it
overnight, and slow and steady weight loss is generally healthier (and more
likely to be successful).

You don't mention exercise...if you're not doing so, try to incorporate some
form of physical activity into your program. It will help with weight loss,
and has many other health benefits.

Finally, congratulations on your success to date, and keep up the good work!


Gary and Mike, it's been my experience since 1967 that men metabolize a
little differently than women and two pounds a week is indeed a safe
and respectable rate. I believe men should have a higher daily protein
intake than women at least that is a very old WW protocol. Exercis is
great and important but don't be suprised if you build some muscle
which is a different kind of weight. Also fat retains water weight more
than muscle which is more compressed. if you start to exercise but
don't lose at the same rate, don't be discouraged and do continue to
exercise as fitness is as important as weight losss IMO.

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