How long does it take to lose 5 pounds of fat?

The time to lose 5 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 5 pounds of fat look like?

Check out the progress pics of people who have lost 5 pounds of fat!

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Tracking Weight Loss Progress: One Woman's Journey to Shedding the Last Few Pounds

Female 135lbs → 130lbs 5'4" 163cm

A 5 Pound Victory: a 24 Year Old Man's Journey to Weight Loss

Male 314lbs → 309lbs 6'3" 191cm

Halfway Through a Weight Loss Journey: a 22 Year Old Male's Progress

Male 199lbs → 194lbs 6'0" 183cm

The Weight Loss Journey of a Reddit User: Week 2 Update

Female 204lbs → 199lbs 5'8" 173cm

One Year Weight Loss Journey: M/25 Goes From 205 to 200 Lbs

Male 205lbs → 200lbs 5'10" 175cm

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What does 5 pounds of fat look like?

A 5'9" Female's Weight Loss Journey: Week 2 Update

From 175Lbs to 170Lbs: a Reddit User's Weight Loss Journey

Male at 5'9 Loses 5 Pounds in One Month

A Reddit User Shares Her Weight Loss Journey and Tips

Male at 6'5 Sees Results in 12 Days After Getting Back on Track

This Male at 6'0 and 200 Lbs Lost 5 Lbs!

Male's 188Lb to 183Lb Weight Loss Journey: Tips and Tricks

Tracking Weight Loss Progress: One Woman's Journey to Shedding the Last Few Pounds

A 5 Pound Victory: a 24 Year Old Man's Journey to Weight Loss

Halfway Through a Weight Loss Journey: a 22 Year Old Male's Progress

The Weight Loss Journey of a Reddit User: Week 2 Update

One Year Weight Loss Journey: M/25 Goes From 205 to 200 Lbs

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A Weight Loss Journey: Following the Progress of Reddit User [Deleted]

How One Woman Lost 62Lbs and Gained Her Confidence Back

Overcoming Weight Struggles and Body Dysmorphia: the Inspiring Journey of a Reddit User

M/28/5'10 Lost 36Lbs in 3 Years: a Progress Pic

5 Months Weight Loss Progress: F/20/5'7 From 150Lb to 132Lb

27 Year Old Woman Loses 12 Pounds, Feels More Confident

F/18's 12 Lb Weight Loss Journey in 2 Months

How a Reddit User Shed 70 Lbs During Lockdown

Postpartum Weight Loss: a 30 Pound Victory with Cico