How long does it take to lose 3 pounds of fat?

The time to lose 3 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 3 pounds of fat look like?

Check out the progress pics of people who have lost 3 pounds of fat!

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A 7 Week Journey: M/26/6' From 178Lbs to 175Lbs. Are They Headed in the Right Direction?

Male 178lbs → 175lbs 6'0" 183cm

M/27/5'5 [369Lbs > 366Lbs = 3Lbs] (4 Months) 3Lbs in 4 Months: a Man's Progress Pic

Male 369lbs → 366lbs 5'5" 165cm

F/31/5'6 Sees Success 75 Days into Their Weight Loss Journey!

Female 181lbs → 178lbs 5'6" 165cm

A Reddit User Shares His 12 Week Weight Loss Journey: From 174.8Lbs to 171.0Lbs

Male 174lbs → 171lbs 5'7" 170cm

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What does 3 pounds of fat look like?

A 7 Week Journey: M/26/6' From 178Lbs to 175Lbs. Are They Headed in the Right Direction?

Personal Weight Loss Success Story: Lina's Journey to a Healthier Lifestyle

A Male's Weight Loss Progress: 147Lbs

A 31 Year Old Man Loses 3Lbs in 2 Weeks with 75 Hard Challenge

A Reddit User's Weight Loss Journey: From 123Lbs to 120Lbs in 7 Months

A Reddit User's One Week Weight Loss Journey: 3Lbs Lost with Baby Steps

A Redditor's Weight Loss Journey: an Inspiring Story

One Person's Weight Loss Journey: a Compilation of Reddit Posts

Body Recomposition: a Journey to Lose Skinny Fat Shape

M/27/5'5 [369Lbs > 366Lbs = 3Lbs] (4 Months) 3Lbs in 4 Months: a Man's Progress Pic

F/31/5'6 Sees Success 75 Days into Their Weight Loss Journey!

A Reddit User Shares His 12 Week Weight Loss Journey: From 174.8Lbs to 171.0Lbs

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From 160 to 110 Lbs: the Journey Towards Body Positivity

F/21/5'8" Goes From 200Lbs to 180Lbs in 2 Years: a Weight Loss Journey

From Dangerous Weight Loss to Healthier Living: One User's Journey

One Man's Weight Loss Journey: M/21/6'1" Goes From 255Lbs to 225Lbs

F/30/5'9 [133Lbs] Halloween 2019 December 2020: 37Lbs Lost!

M/19/6'3 Goes From 180Lbs to 204Lbs in 6 Weeks with German Volume Training and Gomad!

F/20/5'7'' Weight Loss Journey: Progress and Self Love

35Lbs Lost in 1 Year: Male 5'5 Progress Pic!

50Lbs Lost in One Year: Male at 5'9 Reveals His Progress