jpatkinson

Fantastic goal weight, given an active 72" tall male. Recognize that the perception in our culture [USA] is that people who are at an ideal weight [BMI around 22] are 'skinny,' and people who are overweight [BMI around 27] are perceived as 'healthy.' 185 is definitely above ideal, and I would say that is only a good weight for a 6-foot tall guy if he is really muscular [someone who gets lots of attention at the beach].

The advice for ONE pound of fat loss per week -- at the most -- is generally considered to be safe. If you cycle and run and swim and lift weights [or a combination of any of these], you may lose weight much slower than that, but you will certainly lose FAT at least at that rate, as long as you eat fruits, veggies, whole grains, and lean proteins/low-fat dairy on six out of seven days. Remember to give yourself one day per week to have crazy food treats -- keeps you from feeling deprived if you are used to eating crap.