Is this a realistic weight loss goal?

A healthy weight loss is 1-2 lbs per week. As you are over 200 lbs you may lose a bit faster than that. In 12 weeks I would say 25lbs or so.

The thing to make sure is that you are losing weight in a healthy way. Doing cardio (treadmill, bike, elliptcal) and weights will help to speed up fat loss. Also, you need to make sure you are eating a balanced diet with protein, healthy carbohydrates and healthy fats in every meal.

Protein sources: chicken turkey tuna/fish egg whites whey protein powder (isolate) etc. Healthy fat sources: almonds/nuts (1oz per meal) natural peanut butter (1 tbsp max per meal) egg yolks olive oil etc. Healthy carbohydrates: lettuce spinach blueberries.

A realistic goal is to lose 1-2 lbs per week. :) Good luck, and congratulations on your step towards a healthier lifestyle!

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