How long will it take me to lose weight?

Right now I weigh 111 lbs. I burn about 450-500 calories a day at the gym. The calories I need to maintain my weight is 1730 calories. If I were to lessen my intake by 500 calories, how long would it take me to lose 5 or 10 lbs? 1 lb=3600 calories

It actually takes 3,500 calories to make up a pound, not 3,600.

5 pounds= 17,500 calories.
10 pounds= 35,000 calories

500 calories lost a day for 7 days= 3500 calories

So, you would be losing approximately one pound a week. It should take you around a month to lose five pounds. I’d say, after mid October, you will be 10 pounds lighter.

I hope I helped you out! :)

6 Responses to “How long will it take me to lose weight?”

  1. Anthony Barber Says:

    Expect around 2 pounds per week, or 2.5 – 5 weeks.
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  2. Missy Says:

    It actually takes 3,500 calories to make up a pound, not 3,600.

    5 pounds= 17,500 calories.
    10 pounds= 35,000 calories

    500 calories lost a day for 7 days= 3500 calories

    So, you would be losing approximately one pound a week. It should take you around a month to lose five pounds. I’d say, after mid October, you will be 10 pounds lighter.

    I hope I helped you out! :)
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