[DavidShreder]

Hi,

I'm just curious as to how many pounds I can realistically expect to lose. I'm around 149-150, 5'7.... I see that other people are losing around a pound a day!!! Does your starting weight have an effect on how much you can lose within a certain period of time?

I'm sorry if this comes across as an ignorant question!!! =O

Thank you!!
Arissa

[Tryphadz]

Women average about 0.5 pounds a day. However, it all depends on how much you have to lose.
I'm 5'10 & lost 32 pounds on my first round. But, I had over 70 lbs to lose at that point.

The way hcg works is you will only lose the "abnormal fat stores"... I don't know how much you'll be able to expect to lose, since your body make-up is really what will push that. Looks like your BMI is already in the "normal" range? At the high end, though, so you may be able to shed 10-20 pounds on a long round?
Really, you just have to listen to your body. It will definitely let you know when the hcg stops having fat to process!

[nermise]

Everyone's loss rate is different, but those who lose a pound a day are either exceptionally lucky or have more to lose. The less you weigh, the less you lose per round. As snapshotstacy said, losses end up averaging 0.5 daily - mine have been about 0.4. If I had to guess, I'd say anywhere between 15-20 pounds given your current weight. It could always be more or less, though. Just a word of advice - it's easy to get frustrated at stalls and/or slow losses, but just try to keep in mind that at the end of the round, you'll have lost all that weight in a little over a month. Those results are way better than any other diet, and as long as you continue to stick to protocol, you'll keep it off!

[Feflyinvelf]

I would say realistically 1/2 lb. a day and then if you are really good and your body allows you to lose well you could add a couple of extra pounds of loss for you. Set your goals reasonable so you can achieve them or surpass them.

Good luck!