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I know that losing 1-2lbs a week, which is what I've been maintaining for the last 4 weeks, is what is considered "safe" weight loss, but I find myself getting frustrated with this rate.

Am I just being impatient, and should just chill out, or after going through this process am I justified in wanting faster weight loss?

Thanks.

Mike.

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I feel the same frustration, but at 2 pounds per week you can take off a whopping 104 lbs in a year.

I know how you feel. After taking such a drastic measure for weight loss, I want it all off right now!

I do feel better now that I am at what I think might be a "sweet spot" for awhile. Do you have good restriction?

I know my own weight loss would speed up if I were exercising more. I bought an eleptical, but am so fatigued I have not got into a routine with it yet.

Usually men tend to take off weight faster than women. You may be able to boost your weight loss to 3-4 lbs per week by sticking to strict dieting and increasing exercise, but don't make yourself sick doing it. Remember that 52 weeks x 2lbs = 104 lbs. Be patient and good luck to you :bored:

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The amount of weight you lose corresponds with the number of calories you burn minus the calories you consume.

It is simple math.

If you are consuming 14,000 calories a week and only burning 20,000 then you are going to only lose 1 - 2 pounds a week.

To speed up the process you're either going to have to burn more; consume less or both.

I use the bodybugg to tell me how many calories I am burning and chart everything I eat to know what I am consuming.

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I am so close to my goal that as Btrieger says, I did the math and I would have to cut back too many calories and increase my activity too much to lose faster than .5 to 1 pound a week. 2 pounds a week sounds wonderful to me. Yes, take a look at the big picture of a year equaling 104 pounds.....and that year is going to pass by!

Mimi

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I'd be thrilled with weight loss that fast to be honest.

yep, you're a guy, many guys lose faster. But its steady, and it REALLY adds up.

I didnt lose more than a pound a week all the way through this, but I've lost 120% of my excess weight and its stayed away. I couldnt give a rats how fast it came off from my perspective now.

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I seem to lose in spurts. On average, I'm at 1.4 lbs per week. I have no fill at all. The stomach didn't tolerate it. It's slow and steady. I sometimes wish I could just sluff the rest off and be done. Be patient. That is the hardest part.

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Well as people enjoy reminding me everytime I get frustrated with the 1-2 lbs a week. You didn't gain the weight over night and you certainly aren't going to lose it over night. lol. I hate it when they say that!!! Even if it is true.

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1-2 # a week is NORMAL!!!. This is still lots better than before when I'd lose 2 and gain 5. I am impatient, too. i try to up my exercise and that helps me focus on something else that actually helps.

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