How long does it take to lose 2 pounds of fat?

The time to lose 2 pounds varies by individual and depends on factors like diet, exercise, and metabolism. Generally, a healthy rate of fat loss is 1-2 pounds per week.

What does 2 pounds of fat look like?

Check out the progress pics of people who have lost 2 pounds of fat!

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A 29 Year Old Man Loses 2 Pounds in 6 Weeks and Gains Muscle Weight

Male 212lbs → 210lbs 5'8" 170cm

Woman Recomps in a 3 Month Period, Achieving Arm Progress and Overall Weight Loss with Fasting and Controlled Reps at Home

Female 122lbs → 120lbs 5'3" 158cm

23 Year Old Man Sees Subtle Weight Loss Results After 9 Months of Consistent Work

Male 170lbs → 168lbs 5'10" 175cm

Esatre: a 9 Month Weight Journey From 165Lbs to 163Lbs

Male 165lbs → 163lbs 5'8" 170cm

2 Pound Weight Loss for 4'11 Female!

Female 134lbs → 132lbs 4'11" 148cm

Overcoming Weight Plateaus with Strength Training

Male 195lbs → 193lbs 6'0" 180cm

A Woman's One Year Weight Recomposition Journey: Rock Climbing and Beating Binge Eating

Female 150lbs → 148lbs 5'7" 168cm

Male at 5'11 Drops 2 Pounds in 4 Months by Eating Better and Exercising More

Male 170lbs → 168lbs 5'11" 178cm

A 4 Month Weight Loss Journey of a Sobriety and Fitness Enthusiast

Male 190lbs → 188lbs 6'2" 185cm

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What does 2 pounds of fat look like?

A 29 Year Old Man Loses 2 Pounds in 6 Weeks and Gains Muscle Weight

Woman Recomps in a 3 Month Period, Achieving Arm Progress and Overall Weight Loss with Fasting and Controlled Reps at Home

Male Model Drops Two Pounds in Four Months, Shares Progress Pics

The Weight Journey of F/19/5’5 [155Lbs > 153Lbs]: a Healthier Path

One Year Weight Loss Journey of a 6'6'' Teenager

23 Year Old Man Sees Subtle Weight Loss Results After 9 Months of Consistent Work

Esatre: a 9 Month Weight Journey From 165Lbs to 163Lbs

2 Pound Weight Loss for 4'11 Female!

Overcoming Weight Plateaus with Strength Training

A Woman's One Year Weight Recomposition Journey: Rock Climbing and Beating Binge Eating

Male at 5'11 Drops 2 Pounds in 4 Months by Eating Better and Exercising More

A 4 Month Weight Loss Journey of a Sobriety and Fitness Enthusiast

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F/31/5'5 [220Lbs >150Lbs= 70Lbs] (18 Months) Female at 31 Years Old and 5'5 Tall Loses 70Lbs in 18 Months

Orange Theory and Cico Help Woman Shed 20 Pounds in 3 Months

M/29/5'9 [165Lbs > 145Lbs = 20Lbs] (10 Months) Male Progress Pic

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A Weight Loss Journey: Using Reddit as a Tool for Motivation

A 19 Year Old Woman Loses 29 Lbs in Six Months

M/22/6'0" [145Lbs > 168Lbs = +23Lbs] (9 Months): Selectivepants' Clean Bulk Progress

One Woman’s Inspiring 31Lbs Weight Loss Journey in 9 Months

From 175Lbs to 125Lbs: a Journey to Health and Happiness