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Typically 2 pounds per week is healthy so 10 weeks to loose 20 pounds. Every person is different. If you are starting off at a heavier weight 40 pounds overweight you will/can healthy loose more weight per week (approx 3-5 pounds per week) so 4-7 weeks . I would recommend starting off with 2 or 3 pounds off per week make it your goal. Wait at least 2 weeks before weighing yourself once you start your diet/exercise routine. Daily or weekly weight-ins will most likely cause you to give up. GOODLUCK!

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Depeneds, It takes an Adult to lose 20 pounds in a month but teens happen to lose weight faster than adults do

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