Is 8lb in 2 months possible?

[Anonymous]

I’m 5’9” and currently 159lb. My lowest weight (that I can recall) was 151 a couple summers ago. I felt very comfortable at that weight and I want to get back there.

I’m very committed to doing cardio and weight training 4-5 days a week at the gym, daily brisk walks 5-6 days a week, and even more outdoor exercise once the weather allows (I like to bike but have asthma issues if the air isn’t warm enough.)

I’m committed to cutting out processed carbs like breads and cereals. Because of my weight training, I do eat things like rice, sweet potato, fruits, and yogurt.

I definitely plan on upping my water intake.

I do already track my macros and stay in a calorie deficit.

But I’m fully within a “normal” weight, even though I could afford to lose some weight in my lower half, where I tend to store it.

With these commitments, is it possible? Anything else I can to to boost my chances?

[Anonymous]

To boost your chances I would drop the cardio and don’t worry about water intake. Cardio can make you super hungry - stick with walking and weight lifting, that’s perfect!

One other thing that can really help is to get more sleep. Not just adequate sleep - but the amount your body needs to recover! It can vary from person to person but aim for 8-9 hours if you can.

Good luck! This is totally doable.

[Anonymous]

Of course.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m 5’9” and currently 159lb. My lowest weight (that I can recall) was 151 a couple summers ago. I felt very comfortable at that weight and I want to get back there.

I’m very committed to doing cardio and weight training 4-5 days a week at the gym, daily brisk walks 5-6 days a week, and even more outdoor exercise once the weather allows (I like to bike but have asthma issues if the air isn’t warm enough.)

I’m committed to cutting out processed carbs like breads and cereals. Because of my weight training, I do eat things like rice, sweet potato, fruits, and yogurt.

I definitely plan on upping my water intake.

I do already track my macros and stay in a calorie deficit.

But I’m fully within a “normal” weight, even though I could afford to lose some weight in my lower half, where I tend to store it.

With these commitments, is it possible? Anything else I can to to boost my chances?

I would replace the above bolded at least a third of the time w/more vegetables. But, yes, it seems you could do it. Are you expecting this to be long term though? Be sure to have to have a maintenance plan.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m 5’9” and currently 159lb. My lowest weight (that I can recall) was 151 a couple summers ago. I felt very comfortable at that weight and I want to get back there.

I’m very committed to doing cardio and weight training 4-5 days a week at the gym, daily brisk walks 5-6 days a week, and even more outdoor exercise once the weather allows (I like to bike but have asthma issues if the air isn’t warm enough.)

I’m committed to cutting out processed carbs like breads and cereals. Because of my weight training, I do eat things like rice, sweet potato, fruits, and yogurt.

I definitely plan on upping my water intake.

I do already track my macros and stay in a calorie deficit.

But I’m fully within a “normal” weight, even though I could afford to lose some weight in my lower half, where I tend to store it.

With these commitments, is it possible? Anything else I can to to boost my chances?

Absolutely - at your height and weight and with that amount of time, 8 pounds is well within reach and realistic.

This calculator might help you dial in your calorie intake:

https://legionathletics.com/tools/calorie-calculator/

[Anonymous]

More protein, skip the rice and very sweet fruits. More veggies too.
I started fasting and lost my appetite somehow. Feels good not to want to eat all the time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:To boost your chances I would drop the cardio and don’t worry about water intake. Cardio can make you super hungry - stick with walking and weight lifting, that’s perfect!

One other thing that can really help is to get more sleep. Not just adequate sleep - but the amount your body needs to recover! It can vary from person to person but aim for 8-9 hours if you can.

Good luck! This is totally doable.

Thank you. I never considered dropping the cardio. Actually, now that I think of it, back when I got to 151, I was dropping the most weight when I was skipping in-gym cardio and just exercising organically on nice days, when I felt like I wanted fresh air and sunshine and movement. I’ll give it a try because I hate it anyway

Definitely more sleep, good idea!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m 5’9” and currently 159lb. My lowest weight (that I can recall) was 151 a couple summers ago. I felt very comfortable at that weight and I want to get back there.

I’m very committed to doing cardio and weight training 4-5 days a week at the gym, daily brisk walks 5-6 days a week, and even more outdoor exercise once the weather allows (I like to bike but have asthma issues if the air isn’t warm enough.)

I’m committed to cutting out processed carbs like breads and cereals. Because of my weight training, I do eat things like rice, sweet potato, fruits, and yogurt.

I definitely plan on upping my water intake.

I do already track my macros and stay in a calorie deficit.

But I’m fully within a “normal” weight, even though I could afford to lose some weight in my lower half, where I tend to store it.

With these commitments, is it possible? Anything else I can to to boost my chances?

I would replace the above bolded at least a third of the time w/more vegetables. But, yes, it seems you could do it. Are you expecting this to be long term though? Be sure to have to have a maintenance plan.

I can do that for sure. I worried though about this because of my weight lifting. I always assumed carbs were important for muscle growth, which aided in faster metabolism. Am I incorrect?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m 5’9” and currently 159lb. My lowest weight (that I can recall) was 151 a couple summers ago. I felt very comfortable at that weight and I want to get back there.

I’m very committed to doing cardio and weight training 4-5 days a week at the gym, daily brisk walks 5-6 days a week, and even more outdoor exercise once the weather allows (I like to bike but have asthma issues if the air isn’t warm enough.)

I’m committed to cutting out processed carbs like breads and cereals. Because of my weight training, I do eat things like rice, sweet potato, fruits, and yogurt.

I definitely plan on upping my water intake.

I do already track my macros and stay in a calorie deficit.

But I’m fully within a “normal” weight, even though I could afford to lose some weight in my lower half, where I tend to store it.

With these commitments, is it possible? Anything else I can to to boost my chances?

Absolutely - at your height and weight and with that amount of time, 8 pounds is well within reach and realistic.

This calculator might help you dial in your calorie intake:

https://legionathletics.com/tools/calorie-calculator/

Thanks! I’ll check it out now!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:More protein, skip the rice and very sweet fruits. More veggies too.
I started fasting and lost my appetite somehow. Feels good not to want to eat all the time.

Thank you. I’m considering fasting. I’m thinking of doing this slowly, like an hour on each end a week until I get to a comfortable place.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m 5’9” and currently 159lb. My lowest weight (that I can recall) was 151 a couple summers ago. I felt very comfortable at that weight and I want to get back there.

I’m very committed to doing cardio and weight training 4-5 days a week at the gym, daily brisk walks 5-6 days a week, and even more outdoor exercise once the weather allows (I like to bike but have asthma issues if the air isn’t warm enough.)

I’m committed to cutting out processed carbs like breads and cereals. Because of my weight training, I do eat things like rice, sweet potato, fruits, and yogurt.

I definitely plan on upping my water intake.

I do already track my macros and stay in a calorie deficit.

But I’m fully within a “normal” weight, even though I could afford to lose some weight in my lower half, where I tend to store it.

With these commitments, is it possible? Anything else I can to to boost my chances?

I would replace the above bolded at least a third of the time w/more vegetables. But, yes, it seems you could do it. Are you expecting this to be long term though? Be sure to have to have a maintenance plan.

I can do that for sure. I worried though about this because of my weight lifting. I always assumed carbs were important for muscle growth, which aided in faster metabolism. Am I incorrect?

Are you lifting heavy and trying to build muscle while also trying to lose weight? As I understand it, you definitely can both add muscle while losing weight through recomposition but it’s a different eating strategy than a straightforward goal of pretty quick fat/weight loss.

[Anonymous]

I use IF and I have lost 7 pounds in two weeks with no exercise. I’m going to start walking.

[Anonymous]

OP—how old are you?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP—how old are you?

My question too!! Totally different if you answer 32 vs 45

[Anonymous]

Read, “Fast Like a Girl” by Mindy Pelz. She also has a great podcast.

Drops the carbs and get into ketosis. Fasting will deepen your ketosis and improve your weight loss. Fat is an important nutrient as well, you may need to add some to your diet to lose weight. It doesn’t make sense but fat is fuel and carbs increase insulin, which is the fat storing hormone.