How long should it take someone to lose 20 pounds?

[clash]

Ideally, how long should that take if done properly? I know losing fat too quick is bad but I also don't want it to take 2 years.

I am 5'10 190 pounds. Remember, I'm not very muscular so my 190 pounds are composed of fat, not muscle. I want to get to around 170 and mostly lose fat (not muscle). Then I will work on gaining muscle mass.

So how long should that take? 2 months?

 

[fallingeggs]

for me, i can cut two pounds a week. not sure how old you are, but i am 21 so it may differ for you.

 

[DJLegacy2k1]

Yeah, also remember, it may look like you drop 10 lbs in 2 weeks, but most of that is water...2lbs of FAT a week is what you should shoot for...So your looking at about 10 weeks aka 2 1/2 months.

 

[poysyn]

Yeah, also remember, it may look like you drop 10 lbs in 2 weeks, but most of that is water...2lbs of FAT a week is what you should shoot for...So your looking at about 10 weeks aka 2 1/2 months.

if you are looking for pure fat loss, 2lbs per week is not ideal..

for optimal results (as far as lean body mass preservation is concerned) I would shoot for 1lb / week..MAYBE 1.5