mike wrote:
:: With exercise and 1700 cals/day I'm wanting to set a goal of 2.5 lbs
:: / week.

You don't say how much exercise.....I weigh about the same as you and 2.5
lbs is still hard, and I workout a LOT. But I'm a good bit taller than you
and lively have more LBM, too.

::
:: I realize this may be unrealistic.
::

Very definitely....

:: I'd appreciate it if any successful, long-term losers would chime in
:: with how their weekly weight loss goal coincided with actual
:: realized loss.

Yes, it does when I do everything right. Control eating, weight train, and
do lots of cardio.

I suggest you shoot for 1.5 lbs / week. You'll be happier and you'll feel
successful.

::
:: Thanks,
::
:: Mike
::
:: WOE since 2/23/04
:: 252/235/160-ish
:: 5'6"