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Is it realistic (or not) to think I can lose 40kg in a year? 10kg lost so far

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bananasandhoney1 · 03/05/2024 13:45

Since January 1st I have lost 10kg through a combination of keto and intermittent fasting, but it has not been easy and I have been a little up and down with it (not yo-yoing as such but just going a bit too mad on treats etc when I have a bit of a break).

Overall I am happy with my progress but I am wondering whether it is likely I can meet my goal of losing a further 30kgs by December 31st.

I have worked out that this would equate to roughly 1kg per week of loss, not taking account of any times when I am more relaxed for special occasions - eg birthdays and weddings.

Is it possible or am I deluding myself?

Also worried about loose skin. So far seems to be ok but I am expecting this to become an issue further down the line. Tips on that would also be appreciated!

Thanks in advance

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bananasandhoney1 · 03/05/2024 14:12

Member786488 · 03/05/2024 14:00

I think it’ll slow down a lot so you’ll be looking at maybe 2kg a month, but that’s fine as long as it’s consistent.
id also warn against exercising too often as you’ll lose faster but if you don’t keep it up then you’ll put it back on.
losing is easy - keeping it off is the key.

do the level of exercise you can keep up for life and focus on diet and quantity of food.

Thanks! I am not exercising at all at the moment - aside from a bit of walking. This is a conscious decision so that I do not lose the weight any faster and for other reasons. I intent to start exercising gently when I have lost a few more KG and then will up the ante on that as I progress.

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Blondebakingmumma · 03/05/2024 14:10

My mum lost 30kg in a year through keto and fasting. I think 40kg is a big ask unless you are starting at a very heavy weight.

did you gain the 40kg in a year? It would be awful to set such an ambitious goal and feel disappointed and lose motivation if you don’t achieve it. To be honest 20-30kg is still a fantastic loss in a year

Member786488 · 03/05/2024 14:00

I think it’ll slow down a lot so you’ll be looking at maybe 2kg a month, but that’s fine as long as it’s consistent.
id also warn against exercising too often as you’ll lose faster but if you don’t keep it up then you’ll put it back on.
losing is easy - keeping it off is the key.

do the level of exercise you can keep up for life and focus on diet and quantity of food.

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bananasandhoney1 · 03/05/2024 13:56

mondaytosunday · 03/05/2024 13:53

Sure it is. I've lost 7kg n the last three weeks (no crash diet, sticking to 1400/day). But I aim for 1kg/week normally and that's totally doable, including the odd day here and there when I relax or a bit further to a special occasion.
Strength training may help with loose skin, particularly upper arms. But other than that it's your genes and age and other factors that will determine how much you'll get.

Thank you for the response! And for the strength training tip, that is on my radar but haven't started yet. Congratulations on your weight loss

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mondaytosunday · 03/05/2024 13:53

Sure it is. I've lost 7kg n the last three weeks (no crash diet, sticking to 1400/day). But I aim for 1kg/week normally and that's totally doable, including the odd day here and there when I relax or a bit further to a special occasion.
Strength training may help with loose skin, particularly upper arms. But other than that it's your genes and age and other factors that will determine how much you'll get.