Is losing 2-3 kilos (5 Ibs) in 2 weeks a good pace or is it slow?

[Vesuvius87]

I've started my dietary regimen ever since gaining some weight and having a slightly elevated 228 total cholesterol for the first time in my life. I was always way under 200.

I know the reasons and it's fixable because it's not caused by genetics. I made a mess by consuming breads at night, having large plate servings and drinking more from Jan-April (party events) at least 3-4 times a month.

At 5'7, I was at 70 kilos (154 Ibs) and my mission right now is to get back to my former self at 58-60 kilos (127-132 Ibs), which was my frame until early 2022.

Right now I'm at 67.65 kilos (149 Ibs). So I've lost between 2-3 kilos (5 Ibs) at this moment, within 2 weeks. Is this a normal pace or slower? I wish there was a faster way, so that way I can afford enjoying a great meal and/or a couple drinks for one day at least.

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Ironically my blood sugar is at 87 (I never had high blood sugar) so I guess lowering down the fat is easier.

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I don't mind getting told I need to lose weight, esp if it's true. I made a mess out of my frame.

[BetaBucks]

That's an okay pace if you're only planning to lose a little weight. It's not a healthy pace if you're going for something like 50 lbs. Normal recommendations for large amounts of weight loss are.5 to 1 lb per week.

You don't seem to be overweight, so a quick 10 lb cut isn't going to kill you. If you're trying to get skinny, like down 125, you definitely want to go with the slower pace. You can still cut out the bad foods, regardless of what pace you're going though.

[Vesuvius87]

I've made changes. For example, this morning I only had fruit salad, a hard boiled egg and mint tea for breakfast. At lunch at was a simple steak, regular portion of beans and corn soup, and slightly larger salad portion. For dinner, I've been drinking soups lately, nothing else.
I once weighted 132 Ibs and my total cholesterol used to be at 134. That's my mission; making it back to the level. I plan on going back to 127-132 Ibs and reduce my cholesterol level to the lowest level I can get.

[Vesuvius87]

Ironically my blood sugar never suffered. Not so long ago it was at 87. My blood pressure is always between 90-110 over 60-80. My latest one was 90/60.

[BetaBucks]

Great work so far. You'll hit your goals for sure. Is your blood pressure always so low? Like, do you need some more sodium in your diet or something? Only sort of joking. I'd be dizzy if my blood pressure went down that far.

[Vesuvius87]

Thank you. Yeah my blood pressure has always been on the lower side. There was one time it really got very low; at 70/50 and I had to drink a hot cup of coffee very badly. My hands were clammy and I was very cold. Once in a while I need a bitter chocolate bar for that reason too.

[BetaBucks]

Crazy. That's definitely better than high blood pressure. And you're welcome!

[TommyMountainFigure]

2 lbs a week is the most you should go for BUT in the early days of a diet you will lose the weight faster.

The aim should be to lose around 3-4 lbs every 2 weeks. No more than that because once you reach your desired weight, the quicker you lose it, the quicker (should you fall off the wagon) you'll put it back on.

[IslaTheWitch]

the best (stable and with minimized risk of yoyo effect) is losing about 500 g per week... but... it shouldn't be losing weight... it should be a change in your routine or meals that will stay with you even if you lose weight...

[standardguy]

It's a good strart but important is that the pace of loosing weight stays the same the next 2 months.

[slatyb]

One kilo a week? That's very fast.

[Vesuvius87]

That's great. My plan is to continue losing more kilos.

[Bklynbadboy12]

That a fantastic pace

[Account]

In my opinion it is way too fast.

[Jennz6]

Good start