New goal, possible or just dreaming

[cawiau]

My short-term term goal would be to lose 62 lbs by September 1, 2007.
That would be 15 weeks from now.

I am sitting now at 302 lbs.
So was just wondering, is this a possible goal or should I scratch it and write down a new one.

Thanks


Also, advices are more than welcome.

[thundergut]

I don't know brother, 62lbs in 15 weeks... over 4lbs a week with no room for lapses...

If you go for it, it's an admirable goal and you've got my best wishes on it, but I just don't know how healthy or feasible it would be.

[Lubnani]

Hard work, pure dedication, great diet, good lifts, cardio lots of it...then maybe

[rizoN17]

Hard work, pure dedication, great diet, good lifts, cardio lots of it...then maybe

4lbs a week... that's unhealthy. If you lose that much, you're going to stress your body and most likely get sick or something of that sort.

Your metabolism will dip down so low as soon as you stop dieting you'll gain a lot of fat.

Aim for 2lbs MAX. Why do you have to lose so much so fast?

[nithos]

There is a difference between being 5'9, 302 and 5'9, 180. At 302, I think he could maintain a 4lb per week drop for a couple months before negatively effecting his metabolism.

[Trimen1000]

I believe 4 lbs a week is too much for you. I would suggest you loose no more than 3 lbs a week, and that's just because of your current weight. So i would aim for something more around 45 lbs.

[depo12]

I voted yes only because it's definitely possible...but not in a healthy manner...I'd vote a no-go on this one...stick to maybe 3 lbs per week, no more, you don't want to lose too much muscle

[qw3r]

i voted yes, because we all need something to strive for. at 300lbs, i honestly believe weight will come down faster than if you were say 200lbs and looking to cut. big goals can be motivating and give you something to really reach for, but they are only beneficial when you dont let them bring you down if you arent meeting expectations.

i say dream big and work hard! if by september 1st you weigh 270 instead of 240, thats still one hell of an improvement.

[lespaulsarecool]

My short-term term goal would be to lose 62 lbs by September 1, 2007.
That would be 15 weeks from now.

I am sitting now at 302 lbs.
So was just wondering, is this a possible goal or should I scratch it and write down a new one.

Thanks


Also, advices are more than welcome.

hey fella,

The weight will come down quicker for sure at your size BUT set yourself a REALISTIC goal, 45lbs (3 a week) if you hit 52 lbs you have surpassed yourself instead of failing yourself and probably de-motivating yourself.

[lil_how_how]

I started three weeks ago at a very fat 5' 10" and 300 lbs. I've lost 31 pounds in that time on a very strict very low carb diet but I've been an irratable bastard.

Most of that innitial weight loss was due to water loss and a drastic decrease in sodium intake combined with a drastic increase in activity.

I'd say it's very possible but what I've been doing can't be the most healthy way to do it and I'm in the process of re-working my daily diet.

I've been a notorious yo-yo dieter and I'd say from my experiences you want to do something to lose weight that won't make you snap back and end up worse than where you started.

Compare our progress pictures, you and I were about the same size and build so my experiences might help you out some.

My advice, take it slower. It's not a race it's a life-style. I'm in the process of slowing it down and taking a more healthy approach that will probably make my family and co-workers happier too.

[themilky_way]

go for it bro!

[ironraider52]

u will lose alotta muscle and strength thats for sure. But its def possible and not at all impossible.

[Dave P]

62 lbs of weight? Yes.

62 lbs of fat? No.


Hey I can probably lose 62 pounds by tomorrow if I go get my legs amputated.

[cawiau]

Thanks for all the comments and suggestion.
After careful consideration, I guess that 62 lbs would be too much of a strech.

Ok, so I am going for 45lbs minimum, but will be trying to reach 50 lbs by september 1rst.
Than my second goal is to reach 215 lbs by the end of December since I planned on going back to Vegas.

Thanks again to everyone that voted and posted their comments.

[Lubnani]

Set for 40lbs and that will be healthier. That would be about 2.7 lbs a week, and you could do that.

Get a on a good cutting diet, with good amounts of cardio and keep strength the same.

[TheNewestGuy]

Not much difference between 2.7 and 3 pounds a week. Certainly not enough to make a healthy/unhealthy call.

I think 45 pounds in 15 weeks is totally doable for someone your size. But it isn't going to be easy. Not at all.

[adoniscomplex]

i would set a goal of 2 lbs a week , its steady and in a year you will look like a diff person
either way
diet in check , training in check and you are good to go

[cawiau]

Thanks for the details and the support guys.
I really appreciate.

[adoniscomplex]

Thanks for the details and the support guys.
I really appreciate.

hey why dont you give us a run down of what you are doing for training and dieting
alot of people on here have had great transformations
and i also do this for a living so i am pretty good at it

[Long_Road]

When I was 320 pounds I lost 40 pounds in 15 weeks and that was just watching what I ate (no cardio or lifting).

When you start off obese (not making fun) you can drop big numbers fast but it will slow down so don't get used to it.

Good luck!

[futamuscleman]

Personally I beleive that you would be losing a bit quickly. However, if that is your goal and that's what you really want to reach for by September 1 - go for it.

Why don't you try and get down to 250lbs by the middle of September (say the 14th)? It isn't that much less to lose and it is only 2 weeks longer. I also think you should start working out more instensly more often as you lose weight as you will start to lose weight at a slower rate as you get closer to your goal weight. I'd also make sure you are having sufficient amounts of protein to try and maintain muscle over the weight loss period.

Good luck!