In 2 months, a safe and realistic amount of weight loss is generally between 8 to 16 pounds (about 3.6 to 7.3 kg)

. This aligns with expert recommendations to lose about 1 to 2 pounds per week, which is considered sustainable and healthy by sources such as the CDC and Healthline

. Some people may lose slightly more, up to around 15 pounds, if they maintain a strict calorie deficit (e.g., consuming about 1500 calories per day) combined with regular exercise, but this tends to be near the upper limit of safe weight loss and may not be sustainable long term

. Extreme weight loss approaches, like losing 20 pounds in a month, are generally unsafe and not recommended

. Overall, aiming for a gradual, steady weight loss of about 1 to 2 pounds per week over two months is the best approach to achieve lasting results while preserving muscle mass and avoiding metabolic slowdown

. Summary:

• Safe weight loss in 2 months: 8–16 pounds (3.6–7.3 kg)
• Recommended weekly loss: 1–2 pounds
• Requires consistent calorie deficit and exercise
• Faster loss (>15 pounds) possible but less sustainable and riskier
• Avoid crash diets or extreme calorie restriction

This approach helps ensure weight loss is healthy, sustainable, and more likely to be maintained over time