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tonymcclellan · 01-24-2007, 09:42 PM

I was wondering what the general idea for weight loss is for an obese individual. I have been looking at a "weight loss" forum and these people expect 4lb/week weight loss, the entire time they are dieting.

Many of them are promoting 60 minutes aerobic training with 1000 calorie diets. Obviously 1000 calories is WAY too low. However we all have seen in the initial months weight loss of 20-30lbs/month. What about after this, on a proper diet with a good workout regimen. I just dont see how 2-4lbs/week is possible when thinking in terms of total calories needed to be burned (7K-14K).

~I know they have more mass, which burns more calories at rest, but...~ *scratches head*

01-24-2007, 09:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
tonymcclellan Large Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ramsey NJ Posts: 414	Obese Training I was wondering what the general idea for weight loss is for an obese individual. I have been looking at a "weight loss" forum and these people expect 4lb/week weight loss, the entire time they are dieting. Many of them are promoting 60 minutes aerobic training with 1000 calorie diets. Obviously 1000 calories is WAY too low. However we all have seen in the initial months weight loss of 20-30lbs/month. What about after this, on a proper diet with a good workout regimen. I just dont see how 2-4lbs/week is possible when thinking in terms of total calories needed to be burned (7K-14K). ~I know they have more mass, which burns more calories at rest, but...~ scratches head __________________ NASM-CPT