What is the ideal rate of weight loss? And how long to see noticeable results?

[Anonymous]

How much weight loss (in lbs) is a healthy and permanent way to lose weight? I've heard 10 lbs, but that seems a bit too much...

I know it all depends on the starting weight as well.

I am about 5'6 and 148 lbs and am trying to desperately lose 20 more lbs.

Also, girls who are currently dieting, at what point in time do you feel that you are seeing noticeable results? After a month? 6 months?

[WeaponZero]

1-2 lbs per week is the standard. However it is not uncommon (or unhealthy) for people to see much quicker loss in the very beginning when starting a weight loss program of any kind. It is also not uncommon for people to see initial weight gain. The reason is because the body adjusts to the new activity levels and changes to dietary intake by retaining water or letting go of retained water. This will throw off your initial attempts to monitor progress which is why it is not recommended for people to weigh themselves within the first month of beginning a weight loss program.

[WeaponZero]

Also I'm not a girl but I've lost 121 lbs as well as gained a lot of muscle. Typically the closer you are to the healthy range your body wants to be at, the harder it is to lose weight. So as you progress it's going to get harder and harder to accomplish your goal. I hit something of a brick wall when I was about ~25 lbs away from my goal that it took forever and a lot of hard work to power through.

[Asker]

i see, that's what I though.

also, another unrelated (sorta) question...

is weight a really important factor when it comes to appearances, judging from guys?

like let's say you aren't exactly chubby, but not thin and toned either, and you have an avg looking face...would looking thin help make you look more attractive to guys if you have an average looking face? or would it not matter at all?

[WeaponZero]

Weight and fitness are two different things. Many professional athletes fall under technically overweight because of how the muscle their frame is carrying affects weight. Most guys it seems like a girl who isn't overweight but does have some meat on her, enough to keep the curves going.

[martyfellow]

Abut 5 lbs a month formost people is the maximum REAL weight yu can take off without risking your health. Plus, the real goal is to develop good eating habits and that takes time. Starvation doesn't teach you how to maintain a good lifestyle.

[Anonymous]

1lb a week is a good healthy rate.