Is this a crazy goal?

Is this a crazy goal?

I currently weigh 184 pounds and have 38% body fat. (Which is bad. >.>)

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1. losing 4 pounds a week would be losing 14000 calories a week which would be.... really really really hard. I mean you would have to work out very hard every day. I don't think you can lose 4 pounds a week healthily. However from now until august you could probably lose 11-15 pounds depending on how many calories you burn a week. 3500 calories=1 pound so to lose 15 pounds by august you would have to burn about 4300-4500 calories a week.
2. Is trying to lose at least four pounds a week a crazy goal? I mean, even if I just lose two or one I'd be happy, but I would love to lose four.
   
3. -family has history of heart, respiratory, and thyroid problems.
   
4. -I'm tired of being big. I like my curves, but I'm 18 now, and I need to get a grip on my health, starting with my weight.
5. It would be better for you to lose 1lb to 2lbs a week, because if you lose too fast, you might be losing alot of muscle with it as well. This will in turn lower your basal metabolic rate, which means you will have to eat even lesser to drop your weight. Your goal should be be to drop your bodyfat mainly, not the weight part. I realized that your family has problem of thyroid problems. You might want to see a doctor to check whether you need any thyroid medication. This can hinder your progress in fat loss. Glad that you want to start a healthy lifestyle. I am sure you can succeed so long you can stay focused and be consistent in your briskwalk. Do briskwalk instead if possible for 45 minutes to an hour per session. Drink lots of plain water as well.
6. I wouldn't set a goal of a certain amount of weight loss each week. I'd set a goal of accomplishing a certain amount of working out and sticking to a particular way of eating. I have lost 18-20 pounds each year (it's a thing I do before summer...) and some weeks I lose 5 pounds.. other weeks I lose 1 pound.. other weeks I lose 3 pounds.. it varies.
   I think that if you go on a low carb, no sugar diet and work out you'll lose what you want with surprising ease. I suggest you pick up the South Beach diet book as you would be surprised at how easy it is and the pounds melt off. I have also had a LOT of results with Weight Watchers. I've tried them all and those are the two that work for me.
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8. I plan to try to lose at least four pounds each week. I'm going to cut back on junk food, soda pop, and take my dog (A greyhound/lab mix) for walks twice a day. I would do three times, but she has a black coat and it is just too damn hot in the afternoons here. (It's been 90 degrees by noon for the past two weeks.)
   
9. -trying to lose at least 15lbs all total before college. College starts in August. Losing more would be nice, however.
   
10. First, thank you all so much for your answers. I realize losing four pounds a week would be a hard goal to keep, but I didn't realize it could hurt me in the long run. Thank you all for pointing that out.
    
    2nd, I am on Synthroid, a thyroid medication. I was aware of the fact that having a faulty thyroid messes up your weight, I have already had this happen, but I didn't realize being on thyroid medication could mess you up too. I'll ask my doctor about what I can do about that.
    
    3rd: I will be looking into Weight Watchers for when I move into my college to help me maintain my weight.
    
    Thank you all again!!!
11. I dont think that it is crazy. But four pounds a week is super hard. You should try 2 lbs a week but still eat healthy. Have Meat and a apple do not take seconds and such. Maybe try not to eat that much grains that will trap fat..
    GOOD LUCK!!
12. -been overweight all my life.
    
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14. You target weight lose goal per week should be between 1 to possibly 3lbs. Anymore and your body may go in fat trapping mode. That's when it can be the hardest to lose weight!
15. First of all, 15 pounds is a very realistic goal by August. Four pounds a week is doable, but not recommended. At least half of that will be muscle, and you don't want that. Cut it back to two and focus on eating healthy and getting a lot of exercise and not how much you weigh. Worrying about numbers doesn't help the process, so just feel good about yourself. I know you're not a bodybuilder, but bodybuilding dot com has many, many, many interesting nutrition articles you should read. It's not only for bodybuilders, but for fitness in general and I think it could really help you. Good luck!