How much should we be losing each week?

[Phillyphan 1]

I know everyone is different, so the amount will vary. But on average, how much should we be losing a week?

[TrustingKim 0]

Now I would love to hear that answer !!!

[Texasmeg 568]

I think my Doc said 1- 2 lbs/week after the first month.

[Teachamy 1,042]

If you are far away from your goal weight, chances are you have more to lose and may lose more than 1-2 pounds per week, but that's a good estimate. I lost 15 pounds my first 2 weeks, 3 pounds the second 2 weeks. Last week it was 2 pounds. I find it better if I don't weigh everyday. The little up and down fluctuations would make me crazy!

[gomekast 559]

I averaged 4 pounds per week for the first 3 months. Then I stalled.

[Comfy_Blue 285]

my doctor never said 1 - 3lbs a week, but it's hard for me to gauge my lost because I weigh each day and my weight always stays the same for several days then suddenly, BAM, I'll have a 2 - 3 lb weight loss.

. Last Saturday, I weighed 210 and stayed there until Wed (scale said 207). I stayed at 207 until Friday when I weighed 205lbs. I have been at 205lbs since then. Even though I'm losing at a moderate speed, I have large stretch marks on the side of my waist already. If I was losing faster, they'd probably be thicker, longer and on more parts of my body which would be suck.

[Comfy_Blue 285]

my doctor never said 1 - 3lbs a week, but it's hard for me to gauge my lost because I weigh each day and my weight always stays the same for several days then suddenly, BAM, I'll have a 2 - 3 lb weight loss.

. Last Saturday, I weighed 210 and stayed there until Wed (scale said 207). I stayed at 207 until Friday when I weighed 205lbs. I have been at 205lbs since then. Even though I'm losing at a moderate speed, I have large stretch marks on the side of my waist already. If I was losing faster, they'd probably be thicker, longer and on more parts of my body which would be suck.

[Arts137 1,811]

1. The BIGGER you are (or the higher your BMI) the 'faster' you might lose.

2. Boys lose faster than girls (nya nya nya).

3. Activity should help you lose

4. Water is important for weight loss, so get the Water in!

5. Rules 1 through 4 don't always apply.

6. You WILL have stalls and you WILL hate them.

7. BUT, you are in this forever, so, no matter what, you'll lose as fast as you can.

[kltklass 144]

Great answer, Arts137

[Phillyphan 1]

Awesome feedback! Thanks so much everyone!