How much weight can I lose in 4 months?

Question

I have around 4 months or a little longer to lose some weight. Im joining a gym and starting weight watchers. I am going full force, and have no problem doing a lifestyle change! I have gained over 60 pounds in the last 4 years, and I am only 20! My husband is deploying, so I want to look good again when he gets back! I am 175 now and 5'3!

How much do you think I can expect to lose, and what size should I aim for in around 4 months?

Answer 1

You can expect to lose, at most, about 1.5 to 2 pounds of fat per week.  If you lose anything more than this, you're losing water and/or muscle, which is NOT what you want.

Thus, AT BEST, you might lose 32 pounds or so, in four months.  A more reasonable goal might be 25 pounds.

Eat right (no junk food) and exercise.  Eat right and exercise.  Eat right and exercise.  Keep that up and you'll be fine.

Answer 2

You want to lose five pounds every two weeks.

Anything more and you'll be harming your body.

Answer 3

weight watchers and the gym are the perfect choice. Stick with them and you will do well. Don't set yourself a target (if you don't reach it- you may feel a failure and want to give up), just keep focused and committed and it will work out well.  

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