I want to lose 8 lbs in 1 month

[colinpf]

U want to k kW if this is an achiveable goal.
If so,how big of a caloric deficit would i need?

 

[agillian]

@colinpf Check the wiki: https://thefitness.wiki/weight-loss-101/

 

[dch]

@colinpf That amount should be easy to lose. Just eat a tiny bit less than usual.

 

[james2175]

@colinpf Possible. Depends on a lot of factors... The secret is there are no calories in fiber or water, so eating 5+ fruits and vegetables every day will have a big impact

 

[stan783]

@colinpf Very easy. Stick to a diet. No junk food nd under 10gs sugar a day. I was losing 15 lbs a month that way.

 

[liza84]

@colinpf Cut your calories down (readjust when you've hit your goal), less carbs and sugar, more protein. Amp up the activity.

 

[rwpyear2027]

@colinpf Good suggestions. Moi aussi!

 

[mikethomas]

@colinpf Break it down: that's approx 2 pounds per week.

It takes a 3500 calorie deficit to lose 1 pound. If you want to lose 2 pounds, it's a 7000 calorie deficit.

7000 calorie deficit would be approx 1000 calorie deficit per day.

I try to break that up as 500 calorie deficit from food (eat 500 fewer calories than you'd normally eat, each day) and 500 extra calories from exercise.

I find that I really can't cut more than 500 calories per day for a long period of time (a few days is ok, but more than that I start craving or losing energy). I also don't exercise more than 500 calories worth each day.

Good luck!