{"id":68403,"date":"2024-12-19T07:16:35","date_gmt":"2024-12-19T07:16:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=68403"},"modified":"2024-12-23T10:04:44","modified_gmt":"2024-12-23T10:04:44","slug":"how-to-lose-100-pounds-in-6-months","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-100-pounds-in-6-months\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Lose 100 Pounds in 6 Months: Is This a Realistic Goal?"},"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:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-100-pounds-in-6-months\/#How_to_Lose_100_Pounds_in_6_Months\" >How to Lose 100 Pounds in 6 Months<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-100-pounds-in-6-months\/#Can_You_Lose_100_Pounds_in_Six_Months\" >Can You Lose 100 Pounds in Six Months?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-100-pounds-in-6-months\/#How_Much_Weight_Can_You_Realistically_Lose_in_6_Months\" >How Much Weight Can You Realistically Lose in 6 Months?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-100-pounds-in-6-months\/#How_Long_Does_it_Take_to_Lose_100_Pounds\" >How Long Does it Take to Lose 100 Pounds?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-100-pounds-in-6-months\/#Can_I_Transform_My_Body_in_6_Months\" >Can I Transform My Body in 6 Months?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-100-pounds-in-6-months\/#Weight_Loss_Tips_to_Help_Transform_Your_Body_in_6_Months\" >Weight Loss Tips to Help Transform Your Body in 6 Months<\/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:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-100-pounds-in-6-months\/#Have_a_Proper_and_Realistic_Plan\" >Have a Proper and Realistic Plan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-100-pounds-in-6-months\/#Eat_a_Healthy_Nutritionally_Balanced_Caloric_Deficit_Diet\" >Eat a Healthy Nutritionally Balanced Caloric Deficit Diet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-100-pounds-in-6-months\/#Increase_Your_Protein_Intake\" >Increase Your Protein Intake<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-100-pounds-in-6-months\/#Increase_Your_Fiber_Intake\" >Increase Your Fiber Intake<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-100-pounds-in-6-months\/#Reduce_the_Consumption_of_Refined_Carbs_and_Added_Sugars\" >Reduce the Consumption of Refined Carbs and Added Sugars<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-100-pounds-in-6-months\/#Eat_More_Non-Starchy_Vegetables_and_Leafy_Greens\" >Eat More Non-Starchy Vegetables and Leafy Greens<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-100-pounds-in-6-months\/#Exercise\" >Exercise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-100-pounds-in-6-months\/#_Reduce_Stress_Levels_and_Sleep_More\" >\u00a0Reduce Stress Levels and Sleep More<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-100-pounds-in-6-months\/#Try_Intermittent_Fasting_IF\" >Try Intermittent Fasting (IF)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-100-pounds-in-6-months\/#What_Happens_to_Your_Body_After_Losing_100_Pounds\" >What Happens to Your Body After Losing 100 Pounds?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-100-pounds-in-6-months\/#Why_Do_I_Still_Feel_Fat_After_Losing_100_Pounds\" >Why Do I Still Feel Fat After Losing 100 Pounds?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-100-pounds-in-6-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-19\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-100-pounds-in-6-months\/#How_do_I_get_slim_ASAP\" >How do I get slim ASAP?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-100-pounds-in-6-months\/#How_can_I_get_slim_in_6_months\" >How can I get slim in 6 months?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-100-pounds-in-6-months\/#Is_it_safe_to_lose_40_pounds_in_6_months\" >Is it safe to lose 40 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-22\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-100-pounds-in-6-months\/#How_can_I_burn_1000_calories_a_day\" >How can I burn 1,000 calories a day?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-100-pounds-in-6-months\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The internet is often full of fantastic weight loss stories and testimonials. From famous celebrities to everyday people, you\u2019re guaranteed to come across someone who claims to have lost an incredible amount of weight in a very short period of time.<\/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_100_Pounds_In_6_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;\">The topic of how to lose 100 pounds in 6 months is one such success story that has many people wondering if they can do it too. There\u2019s no denying that a 100 lb weight loss is a great feat, but completing it in just half a year is even more impressive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So how do you go about it? Can anyone manage to achieve a 100-pound weight loss in this time frame? Read on to learn what science says about this and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Lose_100_Pounds_in_6_Months\"><\/span><b>How to Lose 100 Pounds in 6 Months<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to how to lose 100 pounds in 6 months, the two main ways you can try to do this are by optimizing your diet and adding exercise to your weekly routine. In terms of diet, you should be eating at a caloric deficit and regarding working out, you should try to exercise at least 2 to 3 times a week.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With that being said, it\u2019s important to understand that diet and exercise alone aren\u2019t the only things that determine how much weight you will lose in a specified time period. Factors such as your starting weight, age, sex, the amount of sleep you get each night, <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/10-somatic-exercises-to-release-stress-in-the-body\/\">stress<\/a>, medications you\u2019re taking, underlying health issues, and your genes, also play an overarching role (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/33035570\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/357232023_Factors_Influencing_Weight_Loss_Attempts_and_Long_Term_Weight_Loss_Maintenance\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niddk.nih.gov\/health-information\/weight-management\/adult-overweight-obesity\/factors-affecting-weight-health\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/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_100_Pounds_In_6_Months\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-67761\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/low-carb-high-protein-meal-plan-1024x576.png\" alt=\"How To Lose 100 Pounds In 6 Months\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/low-carb-high-protein-meal-plan.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/low-carb-high-protein-meal-plan-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/low-carb-high-protein-meal-plan.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/low-carb-high-protein-meal-plan-1636x920.png 1636w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Lose_100_Pounds_in_Six_Months\"><\/span><b>Can You Lose 100 Pounds in Six Months?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes and no. The answer is a little complicated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While it cannot be denied that some people have managed to lose 100 pounds in 6 months, these people tend to be the outliers. For the majority of the population, there\u2019s no possible way for you to lose 100 pounds in just 6 months.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you were to undergo some kind of weight loss surgery, then yes, a weight loss of 100 pounds in just half a year is entirely possible. However, if you don\u2019t have surgery or go through unhealthy weight loss methods such as overexercising and\/or starving yourself, then such a significant loss of fat and weight is probably not possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe: Health Coaching app is a foolproof way to go from zero to a weight loss hero in a safe and sustainable way! What are you waiting for? <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_100_Pounds_In_6_Months\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Start transforming your body now!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Weight_Can_You_Realistically_Lose_in_6_Months\"><\/span><b>How Much Weight Can You Realistically Lose in 6 Months?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\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 and sustainable weight loss is achieved through good nutrition, regular physical activity, and stress management (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthy-weight-growth\/losing-weight\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If these 3 conditions are met (and you have no underlying factors that affect your health), then experts claim that you should expect a slow and gradual loss of 1 to 2 pounds a week (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthy-weight-growth\/losing-weight\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This means that if you follow the steps above, then you should expect a loss of 4 to 8 lbs in a month. Therefore, in 6 months you should expect to see a loss of anywhere between 24 and 48 pounds. From these calculations, we can see that losing 100 pounds in 6 months means losing more than double the estimated amount.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not only is such a loss considered too quick to be healthy, but it likely won\u2019t be sustainable in the long term and you could end up regaining the weight, bringing you back to square one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-diet-to-lose-10-pounds\/\">7-Day Diet To Lose 10 Pounds: Diving Into Why Rapid Weight Loss Is A Pipe Dream In And Of Itself<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Does_it_Take_to_Lose_100_Pounds\"><\/span><b>How Long Does it Take to Lose 100 Pounds?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So if 6 months is too little time for the majority of the population to lose this much weight, how long should you wait to lose 100 pounds? Following the 1 to 2 lbs pace given by the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CDC<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the average person should give themselves 1 to 2 years to get rid of 100 lbs of weight:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0(100 lbs \u00f7 4 lbs per month) = 25 months<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(100 lbs \u00f7 8 lbs per month) = 12.5 months<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t be disheartened by this. Yes, compared to the l00 lbs loss in 6 months, waiting a year to a little over two years can seem like a long time, but remember that above all else, weight loss demands patience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comparing your success rate to that of a few outliers will have you questioning your progress and increase the chance of you ultimately giving up. However, if you face the reality, practice patience, and are consistent in your efforts, two years will go by without you even realizing it and you\u2019ll ultimately reach the body goals that you\u2019ve been dreaming of. <span data-sheets-root=\"1\">To learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-100-pounds-in-a-year\/\">losing 100 pounds in a year<\/a>, check out our in-depth article on the topic.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_Transform_My_Body_in_6_Months\"><\/span><b>Can I Transform My Body in 6 Months?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you can. 6 months is more than enough time to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/female-calisthenics\/\">transform your body<\/a> and health to a much better state than it is right now. While you may not achieve all your body goals by the 6-month mark, it\u2019s still enough time to make significant and noticeable progress.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weight_Loss_Tips_to_Help_Transform_Your_Body_in_6_Months\"><\/span><b>Weight Loss Tips to Help Transform Your Body in 6 Months<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As stated above, with realistic expectations, you can transform your body in just half a year. Here are some scientifically proven weight loss tips and tricks that can help you do this:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Have_a_Proper_and_Realistic_Plan\"><\/span><strong>Have a Proper and Realistic Plan<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The saying \u2018<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Failing to plan is planning to fail<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019 isn\u2019t just for students or finance experts. This saying rings true in every aspect of life, including your fitness lifestyle. Some things you should think about and outline in your plan include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much you weigh now and how much you\u2019d like to weigh in 6 months &#8211; use the CDC guidelines for a realistic aim (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthy-weight-growth\/losing-weight\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What your diet is like at the moment and what changes need to be made.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See your doctor and speak about your current health and how it may affect your weight loss. As previously mentioned, some medications and health conditions may make weight loss more difficult than it already is. Learning to navigate this will make the process less frustrating.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Do you want to exercise or not? Yes, exercise does help with weight loss, but you can still lose weight without it, albeit at a slightly slower pace. Is this a fact that you\u2019re okay with?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/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_100_Pounds_In_6_Months\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-67752\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1400-calorie-meal-plan-high-protein-1024x576.png\" alt=\"How To Lose 100 Pounds In 6 Months\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1400-calorie-meal-plan-high-protein.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1400-calorie-meal-plan-high-protein-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1400-calorie-meal-plan-high-protein.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1400-calorie-meal-plan-high-protein-1636x920.png 1636w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eat_a_Healthy_Nutritionally_Balanced_Caloric_Deficit_Diet\"><\/span><strong>Eat a Healthy Nutritionally Balanced Caloric Deficit Diet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to a review that looked at the best diets for weight loss and maintenance, researchers agreed that an energy deficit, not a specific type of diet, is the most important factor for this (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8017325\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An energy deficit can be created in two ways &#8211; by eating fewer calories than your body requires in a day or by increasing your daily physical activity and burning more calories than you consume.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As your daily schedule of demands can interfere with how much exercise you can get in a day, eating at a caloric deficit may be the simplest way to do this. In addition, you can never out-exercise a bad diet. The recommended deficit of weight loss is 500 to 1,000 kcal less than your daily intake.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To learn how many calories you consume a day, track your calories for a week and take the mean average of the daily totals. Subtract 500 to 1,000 from the mean average number and you\u2019ll have your new caloric target. Studies have shown that people who eat at a calorie deficit have better weight loss success than those who don\u2019t (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24636238\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember that a nutritionally balanced calorie deficit diet is one that consists of: (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK221839\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High-fiber starches &#8211; These should be your main source of carbs. Things such as whole-grain products and other high-fiber options.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At least five servings per day of fruits and vegetables.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited consumption of foods that are high in fat or sugar or junk food in general.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moderate amounts of dairy and meat products.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\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_100_Pounds_In_6_Months\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-66849\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/low-calorie-high-protein-meal-plan-1024x576.png\" alt=\"How To Lose 100 Pounds In 6 Months\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/low-calorie-high-protein-meal-plan.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/low-calorie-high-protein-meal-plan-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/low-calorie-high-protein-meal-plan.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/low-calorie-high-protein-meal-plan-1636x920.png 1636w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Increase_Your_Protein_Intake\"><\/span><strong>Increase Your Protein Intake<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to the three macronutrients (carbs, proteins, and fats), <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/low-calorie-high-protein-meal-plan\/\">protein<\/a> plays a huge role in weight loss and the calorie burning process. Research has shown that when you consume more protein it helps: (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ajcn.nutrition.org\/article\/S0002-9165(23)23664-3\/fulltext\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boost your metabolism, which helps the body burn more calories while at rest.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increase the feeling of fullness by reducing your level of the hunger hormone ghrelin, which keeps you from overeating and going above your recommended daily caloric deficit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promote muscle building, particularly when protein intake is combined with exercise. Remember that the more lean muscle you have, the more calories you will burn during and after exercise, which increases fat and weight loss.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> recommend that adults over the age of 19 years should get 10 to 35% of their total daily calorie intake from high-quality protein sources (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietaryguidelines.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2020-12\/Dietary_Guidelines_for_Americans_2020-2025.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research has also shown that eating more than the recommended protein intake can optimize positive health and weight loss changes so if you can, try and go beyond the recommendations and consume anywhere between 1.2 and 1.6 g of protein per kg of your body weight each day (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cdnsciencepub.com\/doi\/10.1139\/apnm-2015-0550\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Increase_Your_Fiber_Intake\"><\/span><strong>Increase Your Fiber Intake<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fiber is a type of carbohydrate roughage that your body can\u2019t digest. While this roughage is mostly known for its benefits against constipation, research has shown that it can be beneficial for weight loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One study published in <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Journal of Nutrition<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in 2019 showed that increasing your dietary fiber intake, even without adjusting your macronutrient and caloric intake, can lead to weight loss and dietary adherence in overweight or obese adults(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6768815\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A more recent study found that people who ate more fiber reported higher satiety levels and also had higher mean average weight loss results than those who ate less fiber (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/journals\/nutrition\/articles\/10.3389\/fnut.2023.1110748\/full\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Fiber can be found in foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, and nuts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Intense sweat sessions, working weight loss tips, lip-smacking recipes come in one package with the BetterMe: Health Coaching app\u2014all at your fingertips, <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_100_Pounds_In_6_Months\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">start transforming your life now!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reduce_the_Consumption_of_Refined_Carbs_and_Added_Sugars\"><\/span><strong>Reduce the Consumption of Refined Carbs and Added Sugars<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research on the impact of added sugars and refined carbohydrates has shown that the higher the intake of these two things, the greater the risk of excessive body weight and obesity (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0306987719306462\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC10523278\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0939475323004295\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eat_More_Non-Starchy_Vegetables_and_Leafy_Greens\"><\/span><strong>Eat More Non-Starchy Vegetables and Leafy Greens<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not only are they rich in antioxidants that are good for your health, they\u2019re also very low in calories. This means that you can consume large amounts of these specific foods without risking going over your recommended daily calorie intake.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exercise\"><\/span><strong>Exercise<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As previously stated, you can lose weight by simply changing your diet and following the tips we have mentioned. However, research has shown that a combination of diet and exercise seems to work best for <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/beginner-running-plan-for-weight-loss\/\">weight loss<\/a> compared to diet or exercise alone (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4429709\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7325539\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to exercise, it\u2019s recommended to use a combination of cardio and resistance\/strength\/weight training. The former burns a large number of calories during the workout session and does wonders for your heart health, while the latter builds muscle, which helps with continued calorie burning, even long after your workout session is done.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Reduce_Stress_Levels_and_Sleep_More\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><strong>Reduce Stress Levels and Sleep More<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies have shown that increased stress levels and a lack of adequate sleep can hinder your weight loss efforts (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5958156\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9031614\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Try healthy ways to manage stress levels such as walking in nature, meditating, or dancing. Also try adjusting your sleep schedule to ensure you get 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span data-sheets-root=\"1\">Our previous article covers everything you need to know about <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-exercises-for-weight-loss\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">somatic exercises for weight loss.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Try_Intermittent_Fasting_IF\"><\/span><strong>Try Intermittent Fasting (IF)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies on IF have shown that this patterned eating plan can help with weight loss and prevent obesity (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7021351\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Check out our guide to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/30-days-weight-loss-intermittent-fasting\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30-day weight loss intermittent fasting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to learn more about this.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/realistic-3-month-body-transformation-female\/\">Realistic 3-Month Body Transformation Female: What to Expect<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happens_to_Your_Body_After_Losing_100_Pounds\"><\/span><b>What Happens to Your Body After Losing 100 Pounds?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your body will obviously look smaller and weigh less, but you may also notice that you\u2019re sleeping better, feeling more confident, experiencing better moods, and have more energy than before. If you visit your doctor, they may also inform you that your risk of chronic illnesses such as cancer, type 2 diabetes, and hypertension has reduced.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-select-gender\">\n        <div class=\"ad-select-gender-wrapper\">\n            <img class=\"ad-select-gender-image\" alt=\"MaleImage\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"297\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/MaleImage.webp\">\n    \n            <div class=\"ad-select-gender-text mobile-hide\">\n                <div class=\"ad-select-gender-desc\">Get your <span class=\"green f-600\">personal plan<\/span> according to your age and BMI<\/div>\n                <div class=\"ad-select-gender-title f-600\">\n                    Select your gender\n                <\/div>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=Shortcod2\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\" target=\"_blank\">Male<\/a>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=Shortcod2\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\" target=\"_blank\">Female<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n    \n            <img class=\"ad-select-gender-image\" alt=\"FemaleImage\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"297\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/FemaleImage.webp\">\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-select-gender-text desktop-hide mobile-block\">\n          <div class=\"ad-select-gender-desc\">Get your <span class=\"green f-600\">personal plan<\/span> according to your age and BMI<\/div>\n          <div class=\"ad-select-gender-title f-600\">\n            Select your gender\n          <\/div>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=Shortcod2\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\" target=\"_blank\">Male<\/a>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=Shortcod2\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\" target=\"_blank\">Female<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Do_I_Still_Feel_Fat_After_Losing_100_Pounds\"><\/span><b>Why Do I Still Feel Fat After Losing 100 Pounds?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It could be linked to your mental health and perhaps the negative view you had of yourself and your body before losing weight. Being a bigger person can impact your self-esteem and how you view yourself. Losing weight doesn\u2019t automatically fix these negative thoughts, so if you still look at yourself and feel fat, it may be beneficial to speak to a therapist and learn how to navigate these feelings.<\/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_100_Pounds_In_6_Months\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-66846\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/2000-calorie-meal-plan-high-protein-1024x576.png\" alt=\"How To Lose 100 Pounds In 6 Months\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/2000-calorie-meal-plan-high-protein.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/2000-calorie-meal-plan-high-protein-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/2000-calorie-meal-plan-high-protein.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/2000-calorie-meal-plan-high-protein-1636x920.png 1636w\" 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=\"How_do_I_get_slim_ASAP\"><\/span><strong>How do I get slim ASAP?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s no miracle to help you get slim quickly. If you want to slim down and maintain your new weight and figure, you must stick to a healthy diet that includes a daily caloric deficit and a regular exercise schedule of at least 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_get_slim_in_6_months\"><\/span><strong>How can I get slim in 6 months?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The weight loss tips previously discussed offer the best guidelines for how to slim down in 6 months. Remember that if you\u2019re heavier, you may not achieve all your body goals within this time frame.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_safe_to_lose_40_pounds_in_6_months\"><\/span><strong>Is it safe to lose 40 pounds in 6 months?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, it is. A gradual weight loss pace of 1 to 2 pounds a week can help you lose 40 pounds in 6 months.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_burn_1000_calories_a_day\"><\/span><strong>How can I burn 1,000 calories a day?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The average person cannot burn 1,000 additional calories without the risk of over-exercising, something that is dangerous for your health.<\/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_100_Pounds_In_6_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;\">Regarding the truth about how to lose 100 pounds in 6 months, the harsh reality is that this is simply a pipe dream for many who choose to achieve weight loss in healthy and sustainable ways. While some people may claim that they managed to do it, many of us cannot do the same. Instead of setting this as your goal, you should reduce your goal to something that is more healthy and realistic and work patiently and consistently toward it.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The internet is often full of fantastic weight loss stories and testimonials. From famous celebrities to everyday people, you\u2019re guaranteed to come across someone who claims to have lost an incredible amount of weight in a very short period of time. 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Kamau\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/05bcd715bea15329a5c0bc94910663b3\"},\"headline\":\"How to Lose 100 Pounds in 6 Months: Is This a Realistic Goal?\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-12-23T10:04:44+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-100-pounds-in-6-months\/\"},\"wordCount\":2252,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-100-pounds-in-6-months\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4431-how-to-lose-100-pounds-in-6-months.png\",\"articleSection\":[\"Meal Plans\",\"Weight Loss\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"articleBody\":\"<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">The internet is often full of fantastic weight loss stories and testimonials. From famous celebrities to everyday people, you\u2019re guaranteed to come across someone who claims to have lost an incredible amount of weight in a very short period of time.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\"><\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">The topic of how to lose 100 pounds in 6 months is one such success story that has many people wondering if they can do it too. There\u2019s no denying that a 100 lb weight loss is a great feat, but completing it in just half a year is even more impressive.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">So how do you go about it? Can anyone manage to achieve a 100-pound weight loss in this time frame? Read on to learn what science says about this and more.<\/span>\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><b>How to Lose 100 Pounds in 6 Months<\/b><\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">When it comes to how to lose 100 pounds in 6 months, the two main ways you can try to do this are by optimizing your diet and adding exercise to your weekly routine. In terms of diet, you should be eating at a caloric deficit and regarding working out, you should try to exercise at least 2 to 3 times a week.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">With that being said, it\u2019s important to understand that diet and exercise alone aren\u2019t the only things that determine how much weight you will lose in a specified time period. 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