03/06/2026
STOP EXPECTING TO LOSE WEIGHT LIKE A MAN 😫
Stop comparing your weight loss rate to a man's.
Or even to another woman's.
A common recommendation is to lose 1–2 lb per week.
But let's look at what that actually means.
A 200 lb person losing 2 lb per week is losing 1% of their body weight.
A 120 lb woman losing 2 lb per week is losing almost 1.7% of her body weight.
That's a completely different rate of loss.
This is why smaller women often feel like they're "failing" when they're losing 0.5–1 lb per week.
They're not.
In many cases, that's actually an appropriate rate of progress.
Instead of focusing on a fixed number of pounds, it can be more useful to think in percentages.
Aiming to lose around 0.5–1% of body weight per week is often a more realistic and sustainable target.
The smaller you are, the smaller your weekly losses may look on the scales. As a 1-2lb loss can look very dramatic on a smaller person.
That doesn't mean you're making less progress.
It means you're comparing percentages, not pounds.
Most importantly, give yourself time, patience and kindness. Your life is happening right now, not when you've lost 20lb. Focus on the strength you're building in the gym and the healthy habits you're forming now, which are building foundations for a healthier future. 💜
