First things first, weight loss can be challenging. If it wasn’t, everyone would be doing it, and the billion-dollar weight loss industry wouldn’t be happy.
But that doesn’t mean you can’t lose weight, and it doesn't mean you have to spend hours in the gym and eat nothing but lettuce and celery!
The first step is to recognize that it's not about a ‘diet' — it's about making healthy and sustainable lifestyle changes.
Next, you have to realize that you can’t do this alone. Weight loss is easier and faster when you have a strong support team. That’s why the Fit Father Project is here for you!
Welcome To The Fit Father Project – Your New Nutrition and Workout Resource!
At the Fit Father Project, we specifically help busy men over 40 get back in shape by offering free information and resources on our website, backed up with our Fit Father 30X (FF30X) Program.
This article will teach you everything you need to know about how much weight you can lose in a month, but we're here to help you make a slew of healthy and sustainable lifestyle changes that will last.
Everything we do here at the Fit Father Project aims to simplify eating and exercise for you so you can get in great shape and stay strong and healthy for your family — without any unnecessary complications.
Sound good? Good. Let's dive in!
How Much Weight Can You Lose in a Month?
When you think of this question, you should think of two questions: ‘How much weight can you lose in a month?' and ‘How much weight SHOULD you lose in a month?'
The two answers are not the same.
The simplest answer to the question, ‘How much weight can you lose in a month?' is around 20 pounds. Yes, this is actually possible! But it’s not advisable.
You’ll need to stick to a special water solution to achieve this. This will allow your body to remain healthy without eating food.
For example, if you’re on this diet (which must be supervised by a doctor or approved clinic), you’ll consume no calories. But an average man will burn 2,500 per day.
One pound of fat is roughly 3,500 calories. If you do the math, you’ll burn 20 pounds of fat in 4 weeks by not eating.
But, while the answer to ‘How much weight can you lose in a month?' is around 20 pounds, it is not a sustainable or healthy way to lose weight.
Perhaps you should consider your weight loss in terms of how much you want to lose and how much you can keep off.
With the help of FF30X, you can create a healthy eating plan that will help you lose 2-4 pounds a week. Yes, you will be eating real food. You'll also be creating healthy lifestyle habits that will help the weight stay off long-term.
Thousands of our Fit Fathers have lost over 10 pounds per month, and thanks to their healthy eating plans, this weight is staying off.
If you want to lose weight quickly, ensure your long-term plan is sustainable. This video explains exactly that.
Developing The Right Focus To Lose Weight
Follow this 5-step process to achieve maximum weight loss that's safe and sustainable:
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- Sleep – you need between 6 and 8 hours every night.
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- Mindset –Believe that you can achieve your goal, no matter what it is.
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- Eat Right – The Perfect Plate is a great example of balancing your nutrients to ensure a healthy diet.
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- Daily Activity – Any activity is great for building a long-term habit, ensuring your weight stays off.
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- Formal Exercise – Once the habit of exercise is formed, you can up the ante and really see the difference through formal exercise.
Doing it right will ensure you burn fat and build muscle. You don’t want to burn muscle to lose weight!
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Counting Calories The Easy Way
The average man should consume around 2,500 calories per day. However, the actual amount you need will vary. Our Fit Father Weight Loss Calorie Calculator can help you find out how many calories you burn each day and how many calories you should eat daily to lose weight.
To lose weight, you must consume fewer calories than your maintenance amount.
Aiming for 500 calories under your maintenance level is the easiest way to do this.
Then, write down everything you eat as you eat it.
The first thing you’ll discover is just how much you actually eat.
But, you’ll also be able to identify, with the help of the internet, how many calories are in each of the things you’ve eaten.
You’ll then see where you should cut down and what you should avoid.
Our healthy meal plan can help, but creating a journal is excellent for identifying where you’re going wrong.
You can monitor food and count calories with a pen and paper or an app; the choice is yours.
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How to Keep Going When the Going Gets Tough
Losing one pound a week can make a target of 20 pounds seem impossibly far away.
It is even worse if you reach a plateau and your weight stays the same.
At this point, it is easy to feel frustrated, lose motivation, and consider giving up on your plan. But you can get through it no matter how tough it gets! Here's how:
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- Create Small Goals – A small achievement will help you stay on track. It could be to lose a pound, or it could simply be to stay under a specific calorie limit.
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- Get Support – having the support of FF30X will help. Positive comments and testimonials can inspire you to keep going.
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- Remember Your “Why” – Remind yourself of WHY you are doing this; it will help you to stay motivated.
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- Build Habits – If you’re in the habit of running every day, it won’t matter if you don’t feel motivated to exercise. The habit will take over, and you’ll do it anyway.
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- Pause – It is always possible to downgrade your level of exercise and even allow yourself a few extra treats. This will remind you of your real-life goals and help you refocus and recommit.
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- Challenge Yourself – You don’t need to do something the same way every time. Challenge yourself to do it differently. It will re-introduce the fun and help you to achieve the right result.
Stuart gained his Diploma in Personal Training & Sports Medicine through Premier Global, back in 2001. In 2018, he completed his Level 1 Precision Nutrition qualification. Throughout his career in Fitness, Stuart has trained hundreds of clients, worked in almost every position in the industry, and ran his own successful training studio. After a hiatus away from the Fitness industry, working in Corporate Management and Finance, Stuart returned to what he loves… Fitness! This return led to a chance meeting with Dr. Balduzzi, and a place in the Fit Father Project team.Stuart Carter, Dip. PT, Precision Nutrition 1
C.O.O., The Fit Father Project
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*Please know that weight loss results and health changes/improvements vary from individual to individual; you may not achieve similar results. Always consult with your doctor before making health decisions. This is not medical advice – simply very well-researched info on how much weight you can lose in a month.