Unreasonable Goal?

[Newme05]

Hi everyone,

I just started the induction phase on Monday and need to lose 80 pounds. :yikes I've tried this before but never had the right amount of motivation and determination. This time, I have a goal because I'm going on a trip to Costa Rica in July to have some work done, and I'm having major issues with my knee, whish was operated on after an accident a few years ago. Doctors say I MUST lose as much weight as possible before the procedures in order to achieve the best results, so I set a goal of 50-60 pounds. I can lose the rest of the 80 pounds after the fact. I started a workout regimen on Monday as well but don't know if maybe I'm shooting to high. Do you guys think losing 50-60 pounds in 5 months is realistic? Do you know of anyone who's been able to do this in such short period of time? ensive

[starlightg0ddess]

i dont know personally.
i was wondering this to
*hangs around to see if someone responds*

[MojosRising]

When I was doing atkins in 03 I lost 45 pounds in 3 months. Everybody is different and you may or may not be able to lose that much that fast. But the keys to losing the most weight you personally can on this diet is: following the rules religiously, never cheating, and excersizing! good luck!

[Lyssie]

when i was first on the bandwagon in 99-00, i lost 80 pounds in about 4 months (i think maybe a week more than 4). This time around I have lost 35 pounds in 3 months...

[JoanOH]

There is no right answer to your question, I'm afraid. If you read the book, follow it to the letter, exercise, never cheat - your body will lose exactly what is right for you. Every single one of us is different. We have different metabolisms, different exercise regimens, different stress levels, different support systems, different genetics, etc. Although it's difficult not to compare our own weight loss with others, you have to accept that your weight loss will be different from anyone else's here -- it may be slower, it may be faster, but it will be what's right for you!

Joan J

[apollo]

i lost 55lbs in 3 months last year so i find it feasable

good luck!

[Tommy]

It can be done. I lost the weight easily with Atkins and exercise. But to point out some things I didnt know so much at the time is body fat percentage. When your losing to much weight to fast you will see increased muscle loss.

Be sure to test you body fat percentage weekly and if your seeing muscle loss you'll have to slow the amount of weight loss. Losing muscle will raise your body fat percentage and slow your metabolisim.

Also what good is it to lose 50 lbs if your still at the same body fat percentage when you are finished.

[vixie123]

Hi,

If you follow an extended induction, drink lots of water and workout, it should happen. I think I will hit 50 pounds by the end of this month, which will be about 3 1/2 months.


Good luck,

V.

[ttdriver]

Originally Posted by Tommy

It can be done. I lost the weight easily with Atkins and exercise. But to point out some things I didnt know so much at the time is body fat percentage. When your losing to much weight to fast you will see increased muscle loss.

Be sure to test you body fat percentage weekly and if your seeing muscle loss you'll have to slow the amount of weight loss. Losing muscle will raise your body fat percentage and slow your metabolisim.

Also what good is it to lose 50 lbs if your still at the same body fat percentage when you are finished.

ABSOLUTELY!

Betty

[Pineapple]

I lost about seventy pounds doing it low cal and high carb. Atkins has let me lose 13lbs in less than two months, it's an amazing diet and especially during induction gives quick results.