How much weight is best?

Question

Hi, I am just curious as to what everyone's opinion on this one is. I am a 21 years old student and am starting to work out and am working on eating 3 meals a day. My metabolism since I had a broken leg seems non existant and I have been watching "The Biggest Loser" recently (I do not know why), but their numbers that they lose each week seems ridiculous! Do you think that on average for a couple of months a person can lose 5lbs, 4lbs, 3lbs, or 2lbs a week with proper eating (with carbs that is) and 2 hours working out at least 5 times a week? Or is more working out necessary? Overall, what do you think? With your answers please cite your sources or reasoning for your answer.

Just to add, my leg is healed and I have completely rehabilitated it to the point at which it was when I played Varsity Volleyball and my current BMI is 33.6 and used to be 22.5 about 2 years ago. So, as you can tell it is rather extreme difference. As well, anyone have any circuit training ideas that would enable me to both build muscle and lose the weight?

Answer 1

Good question. The contestants in that show live breath and are immersed in a lifestyle change with a highly motivated personal training who works with them every day. Secondly those contestants tend to be in 2nd grade obesity (BMI > 35) I believe realistically, a human can lose 2 lbs of body fat per week (fat, not mass) under a controlled diet (calorie deficit of 500 kCal / day)and a careful exercise programme (I'd reccomend 'lifting', resistance training for 60 minutes a day, and including plenty of low intensity cardio such as walking). Down to a BF % of about 11% for males, 25% for females, then you'd expect a very significant slowdown in fat loss.

And yes, carbohydrate is important as it's the only food that the brain can take, it should come from low glycaemic index sources. No white bread, no sugars etc.

Answer 2

yes it is unhealthy to lose 2lbs a week. but spreading out your 3 meals to 5 or 6 meals would be better. (3 large meals vs. 5-6 small meals). Cardio for 30-45 minutes a day, and lifting weights (light weights and 10 - 12 repitions) will work for you in the long run. And dont stress if your not losing weight right away, it takes time. you can email me anytime if you need any help or advice in health.

Answer 3

to lose much weight in such short period is possible but dangerous, and the most important is after this short period of losing you will regain and as fast as you lost.
the perfect weight depends on three factors: weight, height and age. the equation is:
body mass index= weight(kg)/ height*height(in metre).
the ideal index ranges from 24-25
underweight is less than 24
overweight is from 26 to 29
obesity from 30up
young people should have less index because of the risk of gaining weight in the future without getting any taller.
in your case you should focus on getting enough nutrition to heal your fracture, which more important than gaining weight at the moment.
you can check all that on line by searching for: obesity, body mass index.

Answer 4

I don't lose weight on two hours a day....I just don't pms! You have to build muscle so your aerobic exercises burn more calories and reduce your caloric intake, reduce but do not eliminate fat from your diet, just make sure it occurs naturally. 2-3 lbs a week is normal and healthy but it depends a lot on your body.

Answer 5

Actually, it is a proven fact that it is unhealthy to lose over 2 pounds per week.

Answer 6

You can lose up to two pounds a week, but anything more wouldn't be healthy.