re: How much weight do you expect to lose per month?

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I started the year at about 315, running 2 miles every morning before work and not drinking any soda or eating fast food I'm down to 288.

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That's great dude! Have you been readjusting your caloric intake as you lose weight? Have you incorporated any weightlifting? Your body will get use to running 2 miles a day and it won't do as much for fat loss as it use to.

My little bro (younger, but not "little") has lost about 95 pounds in about a year now. He was ~285 and is down to ~190 (6'). He didn't do anything crazy, just cut out junk, had a lot more portion control, and started easy into exercise (long walks, longer walks, bike riding, then running).
That is about 3.5 pounds a week, but it was fast at first and slowed down. 3 pounds a week doesn't sound like a ton, but if it is a lifestyle change, it will pay huge dividends in the end.

Keep it up!