{"id":1620,"date":"2020-04-29T23:31:31","date_gmt":"2020-04-29T23:31:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=1620"},"modified":"2025-02-05T11:38:23","modified_gmt":"2025-02-05T11:38:23","slug":"how-to-lose-70-pounds-in-4-months","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-70-pounds-in-4-months\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Lose 70 Pounds In 4 Months: Is It Within The Realms Of Possibility?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-70-pounds-in-4-months\/#Is_It_Safe_to_Lose_70_Lbs_in_4_Months\" >Is It Safe to Lose 70 Lbs in 4 Months?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-70-pounds-in-4-months\/#Potential_Side_Effects_of_Trying_to_Achieve_a_70-Lb_Weight_Loss_in_4_Months\" >Potential Side Effects of Trying to Achieve a 70-Lb Weight Loss in 4 Months<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-70-pounds-in-4-months\/#How_Long_Does_It_Take_to_Lose_70_Pounds\" >How Long Does It Take to Lose 70 Pounds?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-70-pounds-in-4-months\/#How_Many_Pounds_Can_You_Realistically_Lose_in_4_Months\" >How Many Pounds Can You Realistically Lose in 4 Months?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-70-pounds-in-4-months\/#Will_I_Have_Loose_Skin_If_I_Lose_70_Lbs\" >Will I Have Loose Skin If I Lose 70 Lbs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-70-pounds-in-4-months\/#What_Is_the_Best_Way_to_Lose_70_Pounds_Tips_for_Healthy_and_Sustainable_Weight_Loss\" >What Is the Best Way to Lose 70 Pounds? Tips for Healthy and Sustainable\u00a0 Weight Loss<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-70-pounds-in-4-months\/#Have_a_Patient_Mindset\" >Have a Patient Mindset<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-70-pounds-in-4-months\/#Be_Ready_to_Be_Consistent\" >Be Ready to Be Consistent<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-70-pounds-in-4-months\/#Adjust_Your_Diet\" >Adjust Your Diet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-70-pounds-in-4-months\/#Get_Sufficient_Sleep\" >Get Sufficient Sleep<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-70-pounds-in-4-months\/#Physical_Activity\" >Physical Activity<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-70-pounds-in-4-months\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-70-pounds-in-4-months\/#Can_you_lose_100_pounds_in_6_months\" >Can you lose 100 pounds in 6 months?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-70-pounds-in-4-months\/#Can_you_transform_your_body_in_4_months\" >Can you transform your body in 4 months?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-70-pounds-in-4-months\/#Is_it_possible_to_lose_100_lbs_without_getting_loose_skin\" >Is it possible to lose 100 lbs without getting loose skin?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-70-pounds-in-4-months\/#Is_it_unhealthy_to_lose_50_pounds_in_6_months\" >Is it unhealthy to lose 50 pounds in 6 months?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-70-pounds-in-4-months\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How can I lose 70 pounds in 4 months? is a question that someone who hopes to lose a large amount of weight in a short time frame may be curious about.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_To_Lose_70_Pounds_In_4_Months_\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With instant gratification being more common than ever and videos\/stories of miraculous weight loss feats going viral, it\u2019s no wonder why some people may be inclined to believe in the concept of quick weight loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But is a 70-pound weight loss in just 4 months really possible? If so, can such a drastic change be healthy for you and can it be sustainable in the long term? Let&#8217;s take a look at what it takes to achieve a 70-lb weight loss and what a realistic timeframe for this really is.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_It_Safe_to_Lose_70_Lbs_in_4_Months\"><\/span><b>Is It Safe to Lose 70 Lbs in 4 Months?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Absolutely not. Unless you\u2019re doing this through surgery or another closely monitored medical intervention, there\u2019s no safe way for you to try losing 70 pounds in 16 weeks through dietary changes and exercise. Here\u2019s the most basic reason why this is not only impossible, but also incredibly unsafe.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthy weight loss is a slow and gradual process that should let you lose just 1 to 2 pounds a week and no more (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthy-weight-growth\/losing-weight\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This means that in a month, you should be losing anywhere between 4 and 8 pounds and in 4 months, you should lose anywhere between 16 and 32 pounds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aiming for a loss of 70 lbs in 4 months is more than double the highest number of lbs you can healthily lose during this period, something that is unrealistic, impossible, and incredibly dangerous to your health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you wish to free yourself from all the extra pounds that have been weighing you down for way too long, <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_To_Lose_70_Pounds_In_4_Months_\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">start using the BetterMe: Health Coaching app<\/a> and overhaul your entire life!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Potential_Side_Effects_of_Trying_to_Achieve_a_70-Lb_Weight_Loss_in_4_Months\"><\/span><b>Potential Side Effects of Trying to Achieve a 70-Lb Weight Loss in 4 Months<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re still not convinced and want to push yourself into losing this much weight in such a short time period, you should note that while research states that rapid weight loss can be successful in the short term, it\u2019s challenging to sustain and can lead to some unfortunate secondary effects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These negative side effects of rapid weight loss include (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/11726472\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/261358425_The_Potential_Dangers_of_Using_Rapid_Weight_Loss_Techniques\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Physiological Effects<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These can include reduced immunity, dehydration, hormonal imbalance, reduced bone density and muscle strength, hyperthermia, reduced metabolism, reduced plasma and blood volume, and electrolyte imbalances<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Physical Effects<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These can include nausea, vomiting, cramps, general weakness, fatigue, and in extreme cases, death.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mental Effects<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may feel mentally fatigued or experience mood swings such as increased irritability and anger, sleepiness, headaches, reduced vigor, cognition, and processing speed, and an increased risk of developing an eating disorder.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Effects on Performance<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re working out during this time, you may notice that you get tired\/winded faster when exercising and during aerobic workouts in particular. If you\u2019re lifting weights, you may also find that you\u2019re unable to lift the same weights as before as they now feel too heavy for you. You may also realize that your myocardial ef\ufb01ciency and your maximum oxygen consumption have decreased.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_To_Lose_70_Pounds_In_4_Months_\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-70748\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/525-what-happens-when-you-stop-eating-gluten-1024x640.png\" alt=\"How To Lose 70 Pounds In 4 Months \" width=\"770\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/525-what-happens-when-you-stop-eating-gluten.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/525-what-happens-when-you-stop-eating-gluten-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/525-what-happens-when-you-stop-eating-gluten.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/525-what-happens-when-you-stop-eating-gluten-1472x920.png 1472w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/525-what-happens-when-you-stop-eating-gluten.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Does_It_Take_to_Lose_70_Pounds\"><\/span><b>How Long Does It Take to Lose 70 Pounds?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If we go by the healthy weight loss estimate given by the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CDC<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> where you can shed 4 to 8 pounds in 1 month (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthy-weight-growth\/losing-weight\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), then it should take you anywhere between 9 and 18 months to shed 70 pounds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But why is there such a huge difference in the time taken to lose the same amount of weight? The truth is that weight loss in general is dependent on too many individual factors (some that are out of our control) that we cannot automatically give one blanket answer for everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These factors include things such as your diet, genetics, amount of sleep you get per night, stress levels, intensity and consistency of physical activity, age, sex, and any medication you might be taking (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niddk.nih.gov\/health-information\/weight-management\/adult-overweight-obesity\/factors-affecting-weight-health\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK221834\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/33035570\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). All of these different factors are why two people who are looking to shed the same amount of pounds will most likely lose them at very varying rates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/metabolic-weight-loss-program\/\">Metabolic Weight Loss Program: How It Works<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Pounds_Can_You_Realistically_Lose_in_4_Months\"><\/span><b>How Many Pounds Can You Realistically Lose in 4 Months?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should expect to lose anywhere between 16 and 32 pounds in 16 weeks (approximately 4 months). This estimate relies on the advice of the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CDC<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for weight loss of 1 to 2 pounds per week (or 4 to 8 lbs in a month).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, it\u2019s important to remember that all the above-mentioned factors that affect weight loss must be considered. Therefore, if you notice you\u2019re losing less weight than this, take a minute to look at each factor to see what may be causing the delay. You can also speak to a professional to try and pinpoint the potential underlying issue.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_I_Have_Loose_Skin_If_I_Lose_70_Lbs\"><\/span><b>Will I Have Loose Skin If I Lose 70 Lbs?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not necessarily. When people experience loose skin after weight loss, it\u2019s usually because they lost a large amount of weight in a relatively short time. What you need to understand is that your skin contains collagen and elastin &#8211; two types of protein that allow the skin to stretch.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The presence of these two proteins is why your skin doesn\u2019t break and tear apart when you increase in weight and size. In such a situation, you stretch these collagen and elastin fibers (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/33145720\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). And if you lose weight too quickly, these fibers in the skin don\u2019t get enough time to adjust their elasticity in order to shrink to fit your new smaller size. This then results in loose skin around the thighs, upper arms, abdomen, and other parts of the body.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Whether you\u2019re a workout beast or just a beginner making your first foray into the world of fitness and dieting \u2013 BetterMe has a lot to offer to both newbies and experts! <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_To_Lose_70_Pounds_In_4_Months_\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Install the app and experience the versatility first-hand!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_Best_Way_to_Lose_70_Pounds_Tips_for_Healthy_and_Sustainable_Weight_Loss\"><\/span><b>What Is the Best Way to Lose 70 Pounds? Tips for Healthy and Sustainable\u00a0 Weight Loss<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to lose 70 pounds without harming yourself or your health and also manage to keep the weight off long-term, here are some tips you can follow:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Have_a_Patient_Mindset\"><\/span><b>Have a Patient Mindset<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re not naturally a patient person, start practicing a patient mindset today. This will help you increase your ability to cope with things that take time and understand the fact that everything takes its own time to process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As explained above, weight loss can\u2019t be rushed and attempting to do so will only lead to negative side effects. By having a patient mindset, you\u2019ll understand that the process of losing 70 pounds will take close to a year, if not a year and a half, to achieve.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, just because it\u2019s taking longer than you would have liked or anticipated, this doesn\u2019t mean that the results are stalled.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Be_Ready_to_Be_Consistent\"><\/span><b>Be Ready to Be Consistent<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The hard truth is that you can be patient all you want, but without consistency in doing all the right things to help with weight loss (listed below), the desired results won\u2019t come. Patience and consistency go hand in hand with weight loss. Understand that and nothing will stand in your way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><em><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/i-want-to-be-skinny\/\">I Want to Be Skinny: 6 Science-Backed Strategies for Fat Loss<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adjust_Your_Diet\"><\/span><b>Adjust Your Diet<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once your mindset is right, the next step is your food. This can be done in the following ways:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Get Rid of Ultra-Processed Foods<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first thing you\u2019ll need to do is to get rid of most ultra-processed foods from your diet &#8211; clean out your fridge and pantry. These foods are high in added sugars, salt, and unhealthy fats that are likely to derail your plans (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC5787353\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dom-pubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1111\/dom.15922\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Replace them with healthier, less processed versions or substitutions. For example, switch from white to whole-wheat bread and pasta. If you can\u2019t afford to clean out your fridge and pantry all at once, don\u2019t be afraid to start small. All that matters is that you\u2019ve made the first step.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Reduce Your Calorie Intake<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies agree that reducing your calorie intake is one of the main points that can help you shed those extra pounds. A good place to start is to cut 500 to 750 calories from your daily average calorie intake (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8017325\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don\u2019t know what your average calorie intake is, we suggest downloading the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BetterMe App<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as it can help you track all the calories that you eat and drink in a day. Track all you normally eat and drink for about a week so you can get a clear view of what your daily food energy intake is like.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Practice Portion Control<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a good way to help you regulate your calorie intake and prevent overeating. A simple way to practice this is through mindful eating or simply getting smaller plates. You can also weigh or measure out your portion sizes for a while until you\u2019re familiar enough to eyeball it.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Eat<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, to lose weight, you need to eat. Practicing portion control and watching your calorie intake doesn\u2019t mean you should starve yourself. Failure to eat pushes the body into starvation mode where it holds on to fat instead of burning it as it believes that the lack of calorie intake means you\u2019re starving and might die.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To better understand how not eating could affect your progress, check out our article on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/14-day-liquid-diet-weight-loss-results\/\"><b>14-day liquid diet weight loss results<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So make sure to eat. Do it at a healthy <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calorie-deficit-diet-plan-to-lose-weight\/\">calorie deficit<\/a> and consume a variety of healthy foods from all food groups. 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Research has shown there to be an incredibly close correlation between failure to sleep enough\/bad-quality sleep and weight gain and obesity (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC2951287\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4861065\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC9031614\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). To prevent this, do everything you can to get at least 7 to 9 hours of quality sleep each night (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhlbi.nih.gov\/health\/sleep\/how-much-sleep\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Physical_Activity\"><\/span><b>Physical Activity<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the final step, not the first as many people assume. Diet is the main tool behind weight loss for most people &#8211; exercise is an add-on. It\u2019s an important add-on of course, but not the main point.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you wondering <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lose-2-pounds-a-week\/\"><b>how to lose 2 pounds a week without exercise<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? This article sheds some light on whether this is possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many kinds of exercises you can choose from, but the easiest thing to do is to always make sure you engage in some kind of aerobic activity for 150 minutes per week and resistance training at least twice a week. This is the minimum and you can add to the duration of the workout session as you see fit and as your body allows.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re unsure where to start, this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/4-week-workout-plan-for-weight-loss\/\"><b>4-week workout plan for weight loss<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a good place to start.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_To_Lose_70_Pounds_In_4_Months_\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-70740\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/4956-clean-eating-challenge-1024x640.png\" alt=\"How To Lose 70 Pounds In 4 Months \" width=\"770\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/4956-clean-eating-challenge.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/4956-clean-eating-challenge-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/4956-clean-eating-challenge.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/4956-clean-eating-challenge-1472x920.png 1472w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/4956-clean-eating-challenge.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_lose_100_pounds_in_6_months\"><\/span><strong>Can you lose 100 pounds in 6 months?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, you can\u2019t. If the average weight loss is 1 to 2 pounds per week, this means it will take you between 50 and 100 weeks to lose 100 pounds. This is roughly anywhere between 1 and 2 years.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_transform_your_body_in_4_months\"><\/span><strong>Can you transform your body in 4 months?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you can. As explained above, you can lose anywhere between 16 and 32 pounds in just 4 months. Depending on your weight loss goal, this may not be your final goal, but it\u2019s an impressive step forward.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_possible_to_lose_100_lbs_without_getting_loose_skin\"><\/span><strong>Is it possible to lose 100 lbs without getting loose skin?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As this is such a huge loss of weight, there\u2019s no guarantee that you\u2019ll fully avoid getting loose skin. However, choosing to lose weight gradually can help minimize how much loose skin you will have (if any) at the end of your journey.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_unhealthy_to_lose_50_pounds_in_6_months\"><\/span><strong>Is it unhealthy to lose 50 pounds in 6 months?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, it\u2019s not. If you\u2019re consistently losing approximately 2 pounds a week, then it\u2019s possible to lose this amount of weight in 6 months, but it will take effort and consistency.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_To_Lose_70_Pounds_In_4_Months_\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-1.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to \u2018how to lose 70 pounds in 4 months\u2019, the simple answer is that this is unrealistic. No safe amount of exercising or dieting will help you lose such a huge amount of weight in 16 weeks and manage to keep it off.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rather than hoping to do this, you should manage your expectations, be realistic, and increase your time frame. This is the only way you\u2019ll manage to lose weight the right way. By following the right healthy tips and tricks, you should manage to keep the weight off long after you\u2019ve lost it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember: weight loss is a marathon, not a sprint.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How can I lose 70 pounds in 4 months? is a question that someone who hopes to lose a large amount of weight in a short time frame may be curious about.\u00a0 With instant gratification being more common than ever and videos\/stories of miraculous weight loss feats going viral, it\u2019s no wonder why some people [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":70757,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[75],"tags":[],"coauthors":[105,87],"class_list":["post-1620","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-weight-loss"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.2.1 (Yoast SEO v25.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How To Lose 70 Pounds In 4 Months: Is It Within The Realms Of Possibility? - BetterMe<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Are you wondering \u2605 HOW TO LOSE 70 POUNDS IN 4 MONTHS \u27a4? 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Lawrence","@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/e05b0bef50131bc7bc36799b8883d334"},"headline":"How To Lose 70 Pounds In 4 Months: Is It Within The Realms Of Possibility?","dateModified":"2025-02-05T11:38:23+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-70-pounds-in-4-months\/"},"wordCount":2022,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-70-pounds-in-4-months\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/534-how-to-lose-70-pounds-in-4-months.png","articleSection":["Weight Loss"],"inLanguage":"en-US","articleBody":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How can I lose 70 pounds in 4 months? is a question that someone who hopes to lose a large amount of weight in a short time frame may be curious about.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With instant gratification being more common than ever and videos\/stories of miraculous weight loss feats going viral, it\u2019s no wonder why some people may be inclined to believe in the concept of quick weight loss.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But is a 70-pound weight loss in just 4 months really possible? If so, can such a drastic change be healthy for you and can it be sustainable in the long term? Let's take a look at what it takes to achieve a 70-lb weight loss and what a realistic timeframe for this really is.<\/span>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Is It Safe to Lose 70 Lbs in 4 Months?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Absolutely not. Unless you\u2019re doing this through surgery or another closely monitored medical intervention, there\u2019s no safe way for you to try losing 70 pounds in 16 weeks through dietary changes and exercise. Here\u2019s the most basic reason why this is not only impossible, but also incredibly unsafe.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthy weight loss is a slow and gradual process that should let you lose just 1 to 2 pounds a week and no more (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthy-weight-growth\/losing-weight\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). 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