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shannon A.
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 # Posted: 29 Sep 2006 07:06 - Edited by: pumpkinlipgloss


Is there anyway to safely and healthly lose say 5 to 10 pounds in two weeks?
I know my faults, but I'm being pretty good about working out, and not eating to much junk yet the weight won't come off. I have a trip coming up soon in the next couple of weeks and I'd like to look better. =)

Thanks and hearts! <3

Shann
James Denham
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 # Posted: 29 Sep 2006 09:30


It's possible I did it but I think it was only because of my change in diet. Laying off soda, white flour, high fats, and starting to move my body more. I have been losing an average of .59lbs a day for the last month and 10 days.
Maxwell Lamb
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 # Posted: 29 Sep 2006 11:13


Yep - cut out wheat if you can, it makes a big difference to how you feel (in many cases, myself included).

Eat small, frequent meals throughout the day, workout twice daily, morning and evening, don't eat within 3 hours of going to bed, keep carbs relatively low and protein relatively high, and you should notice the difference pretty quickly.

Cheers

Max
shannon A.
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 # Posted: 29 Sep 2006 11:47


Thanks guys!

I also read some where, I forget where though, that egg whites have a high amount of protein, true?
Iain M
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 # Posted: 29 Sep 2006 12:51


Yes, of course it can be done, it's whether it's a good idea.

If you're losing more than 1-2lbs a week it's less likely to stay off as it will probably be water & muscle rather than fat so it's counter-productive.

Going for a large goal in a couple of weeks is also more likely to give you the short-term "I'm on a diet" attitude which also isn't that productive in the long run.

And yes, egg white is high in protein.
K M
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 # Posted: 29 Sep 2006 14:11


In addition to the above, cut out sugars and limit calories. It is possible to get all of your nutrients and still limit your intake.

I limit my intake to 800-900 calories per day and I am on a 20 week plan that will allow me to go from 299lbs to 215. (I sought advisement from a dietician & a doctor)... After 5 weeks, I only have 45lbs to go...

When you are heavy like me, I am sure that it is easier to lose this much weight... and my biggest learning is that intake is the biggest factor in weight lost. Working out makes you healthy and promotes weight loss but I believe that in-take is the primary factor.

Time to make the donuts.
Aaron Ganschow
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 # Posted: 29 Sep 2006 14:33 - Edited by: wildleaf


As my dad used to say, "Getting in shape is 100% diet. And 100% exercise."

The advice above is great for some quick drops. Knocking out wheats/sugars, and basically anything with a high Glycimic Index will help a TON. You do have to watch out for the "starvation" factor when losing weight this quickly. Basically you need to let your body know that you are changing fuels, not stopping fueling.

With that in mind, eat plenty of food. Get in some of those good fibers from veggies. It will make your stomach full, but still avoid taking in as many calories. Working out RIGHT when you wake up will help a bunch too. I started doing this, and found out that at 6AM it takes me nearly a half hour to reach my target heart rate, while at 6PM I could reach it in 2 minutes. And I would have to say that was a huge contributing factor to dropping my most recent lbs.
NYCinephile .
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 # Posted: 2 Oct 2006 13:21


Most of what I've read recommends that you lose no more than 2 lbs./week. I assume that your objective, once you've lost the weight, is to keep it off. I continue to recommend Weight Watchers as a sensible approach.

Good luck!
shannon A.
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 # Posted: 4 Oct 2006 04:50


Thanks guys for the info. =)
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