Weight-loss timelines

How long does it take to lose weight?

Realistic timelines for every goal, with the calorie deficit you need at each pace. Or use the goal date calculator for your exact numbers.

Lose 5 poundsAbout 3–10 weeks Lose 10 poundsAbout 5–20 weeks Lose 15 poundsAbout 8–30 weeks Lose 20 poundsAbout 10–40 weeks Lose 25 poundsAbout 13–50 weeks Lose 30 poundsAbout 15–60 weeks Lose 40 poundsAbout 20–80 weeks Lose 50 poundsAbout 25–100 weeks Lose 60 poundsAbout 30–120 weeks Lose 70 poundsAbout 35–140 weeks Lose 80 poundsAbout 40–160 weeks Lose 100 poundsAbout 50–200 weeks