When will I reach my goal weight?
See the date you’ll reach your goal weight at different paces, with milestones along the way.
At 1 lb a week you’d reach 170 lb around August 9, 2027.
| Milestone | Weight | Around |
|---|---|---|
| 25% of the way | 200 lb | January 11, 2027 |
| 50% of the way | 190 lb | March 22, 2027 |
| 75% of the way | 180 lb | May 31, 2027 |
| 100% of the way | 170 lb | August 9, 2027 |
Real progress isn’t a straight line. Expect faster loss in the first weeks (some is water) and slower weeks near the end.
How it works
We divide the weight you want to lose by your weekly pace. For example, losing 40 pounds at 1 pound a week takes about 40 weeks, or a little over 9 months.
Real progress isn’t a straight line. The first couple of weeks are often faster (some of that is water), and loss usually slows as you get closer to your goal.
Questions
How long does it take to lose 20 pounds?
At a steady 1 pound a week, about 20 weeks (roughly 5 months). At 2 pounds a week, about 10 weeks.
What’s a realistic weight-loss pace?
0.5–2 pounds a week for most people, or about 0.5–1% of your body weight. Faster is possible at first if you have a lot to lose.
Why is my weight loss slower than the calculator says?
Your maintenance calories drop as you lose weight, and calorie tracking is never perfect. Recalculate your calories every 10 pounds and keep protein high.