Lose 4 inches in 30 day. Possible?

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lilred_gld
lilred_gld Posts: 51 Member
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Hi, is there anyone out there that could tell me from experience or knowledge if it is at all possible to lose total of 4 inches on my waist in 30 or so days? I am 34 inches at the widest part of my stomach, looking to get down to 30 by June 29. Im doing HIIT type of exercise everyday and good eating. What are my chances? Thanks in advance :)

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  • coop52
    coop52 Posts: 27 Member
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    Depends on how much of that is body fat and how much is bloat from water weight. But, you can't spot reduce. You could lose a bit of body fat and water weight, but it'd come from all over. Water weight would come off pretty quickly if you manage your sodium intake and drink enough water. Body fat takes a bit longer, but you could still lose some with a proper diet.
  • CDub73
    CDub73 Posts: 6 Member
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    Depends on how much of that is body fat and how much is bloat from water weight. But, you can't spot reduce. You could lose a bit of body fat and water weight, but it'd come from all over. Water weight would come off pretty quickly if you manage your sodium intake and drink enough water. Body fat takes a bit longer, but you could still lose some with a proper diet.

    Very true. Spot reducing isn't going to happen. However, set your calories up to lose the maximum amount of weight possible without straying over to it being ridiculously unhealthy.

    To reiterate, reduce your sodium intake to reduce water weight, and stay away from foods that will cause you to bloat. Watch your fats. Try to eat cleaner foods, that is, eat foods that don't contain alot of bacteria which will create gas in your intestinal tract and give unwanted size. You may think about eliminating dairy temporarily until you hit your goal.

    If you need to be extra slim THAT particular day, there are some tricks you can google to get rid of water weight and such. Taking a shot or two is always my favorite. If it's just to be slimmer for the longer term, it's all going to come down to diet.

    Unless you already have a very small body fat percentage, I believe it's completely possible to lose 4 inches in 30 days, but the only way you're going to find out is if you try and don't worry about what we think ;) Good luck and work hard.
  • lilred_gld
    lilred_gld Posts: 51 Member
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    Thank you both for your replies! I guess time wil tell :) I can see my upper abdominals but the middle band is fat i think :)

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