luna_c_2004
05-15-2004, 08:37 PM
Hey guys, I was wondering, is it safe to lose 15 - 20 lbs in 2 months? My best friend is getting married soon and I'm going to be her maid of honor :D . I look ok in everyday clothes, but everytime I get into a dress it seems like my stomach just wants to hang out all over the place. Everyone thinks I've got great looking legs and arms, but I just can't seem to shake off that belly.
I've lost about 10 lbs already (was 167, now 157 at 5 ft. 8 in. tall), but I'd like to be about 145 -140. I exercise 6 times a week, between 2 and 3 hours a day. Most of that is walking, with 15 min on a stair master and 30-45 mins lifting weights. I think it's my diet that's the problem. I talked to my nutritionist (sp?) and she said, based on the amount of activity I do, I could have up to 2,100 cal and 350 carbs a day max. That seems like alot to me, so I was thinking maybe 1,800 cal and up to 200 carbs a a day. Does that sound ok?
Anyways, thanks in advance for all the tips.
I've lost about 10 lbs already (was 167, now 157 at 5 ft. 8 in. tall), but I'd like to be about 145 -140. I exercise 6 times a week, between 2 and 3 hours a day. Most of that is walking, with 15 min on a stair master and 30-45 mins lifting weights. I think it's my diet that's the problem. I talked to my nutritionist (sp?) and she said, based on the amount of activity I do, I could have up to 2,100 cal and 350 carbs a day max. That seems like alot to me, so I was thinking maybe 1,800 cal and up to 200 carbs a a day. Does that sound ok?
Anyways, thanks in advance for all the tips.
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jowi
05-16-2004, 01:52 AM
I think that's totally doable. I'd take it down to 1800 cals per day and see if you lose 2 pounds in a week. If you don't, then maybe take it down a little further until you're losing about 2 pounds per week.
OR you could do the opposite - take it down to about 1400 calories per day and then if you're losing too fast, give yourself another 100 or 200 per day.
Good luck!
OR you could do the opposite - take it down to about 1400 calories per day and then if you're losing too fast, give yourself another 100 or 200 per day.
Good luck!
luna_c_2004
05-17-2004, 12:06 AM
Thanks jowi, yeah I think I'll start out at 1800 cal and 200 carbs a day and see what happens. Maybe I should post my results in about 2 weeks or so....