How long should it take to lose 40lbs?

Question

I want to lose 40lbs but in a healthy way. How long should it take?

Answer 1

An average of 1.5 - 2 pounds per week can be achieved using a healthy diet and excercise. This is an optimal expectation for weight that will actually stay off. So 5-6 months minimally.  

Answer 2

2 pounds a week... that's 20 weeks... about 4-5 months.  Good luck!

Answer 3

5 months

Answer 4

Most people because of non linear weight loss, the holidays, cheat weeks etc, take about a year to lose that much.

Answer 5

You should aim to lose about 2lbs a week  

Answer 6

11 months  

Answer 7

20 weaks-ish