Question for the guys

I am just wondering....for us guys, what's a realistic weight loss goal for 1 year?

No such number exists.

Really.

You have to look at your starting weight, age, activity level for starters.

It's all very individual.

You question maybe better answered over on the Men's Board.

Ok...so I'm admittedly not a guy.  In case you haven't figured that part out yet.

From what I understand...the "gold standard" of weight loss surgery is anywhere between 50-75% of excess body weight lost in the first year.  Those were the statistics a few years ago when I began my research.

For instance...if you had 100 pounds to lose...."gold standard" would be 50-75 pounds gone in the first year.  200 pounds to lose = 100 - 150 pounds.

I could be mistaken...but I believe that is non gender specific.

And norm is also right...it depends on a lot of other factors....activity level, other health conditions, height, weight, etc etc etc

And us women always think you guys lose it faster anywho....

Pam

About 657 - why? :)

Gene started out January 5, 2006 @ 343 pounds, on January 5, 2007 his weight was 183 pounds which was 160 pounds lost. Not sure if this is a "normal" amount to loose the first year or not, but at the time he was exercising regularly.
Since his low weight of 180 he has gained back approx 15 - 20 pounds and fluctuates between 195 & 198. He will be celebrating his 3 year anniversary this coming January and is getting ready to have his excess skin removed from the tummy.
Ida

 i really think it all depends on how strict you are with your diet and exercise. i was 6 months out about a week ago and have lost 155lbs. but that being said im am very strict with what i eat. i think the sky is the limit for how much you loose in the first year, hope this helped.