How long does it take to lose 15 pounds?

[pr3ttybr0wn]

On average how long would it take to lose 15 pounds? No extreme dieting or hardcore workouts, just stepping up their activity level and cutting out bad foods

[TheDigitalSaint]

It really depends.

- First off, drink plenty of water. The more the better, as it will suppress your appetite.

- Eliminate as much as possible any processed food in your house, and when you eat out.

- Go to bed earlier in the evening. There is a link between staying up late and gaining weight.

- Combine some light resistance (weight) training with regular cardio sessions that are fairly intensive for about an hour, at least three or four times per week.

- Eat plenty of fruits and veggies, plus consume a protein powdered shake with meals

If you do all of the above, depending upon your metabolism and faithfulness to sticking to the routines, you should see that weight gone within one to two months.

[TheDigitalSaint]

Good luck on your goals!

[Anonymous4Real]

15 pounds is not that much if you are overweight. You could easily lose 2 pounds a week in that case and could drop it in about 2 months. Usually people that have a good deal of weight to lose hit a plateau every 20 pounds or so and have to change up their exercise. If you barely have any fat on you losing 15 pounds is a big deal because your body is trying to conserve it's remaining reserves. Any shortcuts would lead to bone and muscle loss rather than fat loss. So I guess the question is how much do you weigh and how tall are you?

[rachiee]

I'd say 3 months. 5 pounds a month sounds about right since you're not working out or really having a strict diet.

[ivarei]

2 and half months would be a health rate of weight loss.

[WoIIie]

If you're overweight then you can lose 15 pounds in two months if you aren't going crazy. I pulled off a lot more when I was fat, but I was a man possessed so such results are not typical.

[martyfellow]

If you stick to a diet and work out, you can do this in about two months. I mean real weight loss, not water weight.

[kinkynconfused]

7-8 weeks. 2lbs a week is a good rate for weight loss if you are taking it seriously without going crazy.

[peace-love-couture]

With a healthy diet and balanced workout routine, I'd say anywhere from 2-4 months, that's with losing 1/2 lb-2 lbs per week.

[kmhco]

Well, ideally you should lose 1-2 lbs a week so a minimum of 7 weeks.

[Black_Swan_12]

It depends on the person. I myself can gain and lose 5 pounds literally within a week.

[Arwens-Fire]

It could take about 2 months.

[Catie101]

i would say 35-40 weeks.

[Xx_DRE_xX]

around 3 months I suppose.

[drummerdude25]

Too long... lol