Emergency need of weight loss! Help

MelochinCat
MelochinCat Posts: 2 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I have a very important event coming up on Feb. 15 and I need to lose at least some weight fast. I'm currently 147lbs and I want to be at least in the 130's. Any tips or things I can do?
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  • Ninkyou
    Ninkyou Posts: 6,666 Member
    edited January 2016
    Start like 6 months ago? 8-17 lbs in 36 days is not going to happen, especially at your weight. 5 lbs would probably be more reasonable at this point and even that isn't guaranteed.
  • ilex70
    ilex70 Posts: 727 Member
    edited January 2016
    So you have 5 weeks.

    147 - 5 (a pound a week) = 142; so not quite what you are hoping for.

    Realistically most people lose a bit more the first week or so (water and such).

    You may be able to set your rate of loss at 1.5 pounds a week which would land you right around 139 in 5 weeks.

    Did you just find out about this event?

    It can happen...pop up events that is. I lost 12 in 4 weeks for an event this weekend. Planned to start anyway after the holidays, so cest la vie.

    However my starting weight was much higher than yours.

  • zoeysasha37
    zoeysasha37 Posts: 7,088 Member
    Ninkyou wrote: »
    Start like 6 months ago? 17 lbs in 36 days is not going to happen, especially at your weight. 5 lbs would probably be more reasonable at this point and even that isn't guaranteed.

    This !

    That's too aggressive of a goal to lose in 36 days. It would be unhealthy and you'd likely lose much muscle mass ( that would leave you looking worse because saggy hanging skin isn't cute )
    So I'd suggest a more reasonable goal like 0.5 lbs per week.
  • Ninkyou
    Ninkyou Posts: 6,666 Member
    thorsmom01 wrote: »
    Ninkyou wrote: »
    Start like 6 months ago? 17 lbs in 36 days is not going to happen, especially at your weight. 5 lbs would probably be more reasonable at this point and even that isn't guaranteed.

    This !

    That's too aggressive of a goal to lose in 36 days. It would be unhealthy and you'd likely lose much muscle mass ( that would leave you looking worse because saggy hanging skin isn't cute )
    So I'd suggest a more reasonable goal like 0.5 lbs per week.

    I edited to say 8-17 lbs because I saw OP said IN the 130's, not just 130. But still even 8 lbs at her weight is likely not going to happen. It could happen, but it would most likely be very difficult.
  • lynn_glenmont
    lynn_glenmont Posts: 10,091 Member
    edited January 2016
    Plug your weight, height, activity level, etc., into MFP (under goals), tell it you want to lose 1 lb a week, log your food, weigh your food if possible, stick to the calorie goal MFP gives you, get some exercise if you can, eat back some of your exercise calories. Five weeks to Feb. 15 = 5 lbs of body mass lost, plus probably several pounds of water*, let's call it 4 lbs. 147 - 9 = 138, and you're in the 130s.

    But are you really sure you need to lose any weight? Is that a current photo? You don't appear to be overweight. How tall are you? You might be happier if you did a recomp to build muscle and lose fat, but not try to lose weight overall.

    *ETA: water weight loss presumes you're just starting, that is, that you haven't already been eating at a deficit and losing weight.
  • sharitapita
    sharitapita Posts: 80 Member
    I agree with the statements here, but if you are motivated to lose what you can, I suggest cutting all processed food, added sugars, and limiting sodium. Cutting carbs will help too - stick to whole grains, preferrably early in the day or before a workout. Move as much as you can. Walk, workout, whatever works for you.
  • Rnjett
    Rnjett Posts: 9 Member
    edited January 2016
    30 minutes of Cardio per day and drinking water will help.

    Cardio always helps me at least feel the bloating go away.

    Since water doesn't have much of a taste I usually squeeze lemon juice in there (not a lot).

    You might get down to 139 like said before. Keep in mind it's not so much about the weight as it might be about the inches. So if you don't lose the weight it doesn't mean you didn't accomplish anything.
  • spzjlb
    spzjlb Posts: 599 Member
    Agreed that getting into the 130s is unlikely but you might get close. But that's just s number.

    Really work on exercise and you'll improve fitness and feel better in your own skin. I'm sure you'll drop several lbs and feel much better.

    Then, stick with MFP (counting calories and not stupid teas or other snake oil strategies), and you'll get to where you want for life.
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    Weight loss is not an emergency! A heart attack or broken leg is.
  • callsitlikeiseeit
    callsitlikeiseeit Posts: 8,626 Member
    lorrpb wrote: »
    Weight loss is not an emergency! A heart attack or broken leg is.

    ^^ this

    i think that unless you go into dangerous methods, losing that is unlikely in this time frame. you will lose weight, but not likely that much.
  • johnnylakis
    johnnylakis Posts: 812 Member
    the most you can lose safely in that time is 10 lbs. sorry
  • devil_in_a_blue_dress
    devil_in_a_blue_dress Posts: 5,214 Member
    1) Invent time machine
    2) Travel back to September 2015
    3) Attempt to lose .5 per week


  • soozey1
    soozey1 Posts: 102 Member
    MelochinCat wrote: »
    I have a very important event coming up on Feb. 15 and I need to lose at least some weight fast. I'm currently 147lbs and I want to be at least in the 130's. Any tips or things I can do?

    I agree with all the comments. Clean eating, cardio and weights will get you there, log all your food and don't go under, or you are in for a hell of a yo you and depression.
    Consistence, good food will have you looking and feeling great, that is the most important thing for you health and mental health. Hang in there and start at day 1.
  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    soozey1 wrote: »
    MelochinCat wrote: »
    I have a very important event coming up on Feb. 15 and I need to lose at least some weight fast. I'm currently 147lbs and I want to be at least in the 130's. Any tips or things I can do?

    I agree with all the comments. Clean eating, cardio and weights will get you there, log all your food and don't go under, or you are in for a hell of a yo you and depression.
    Consistence, good food will have you looking and feeling great, that is the most important thing for you health and mental health. Hang in there and start at day 1.

    You think "clean eating, cardio and weights" will result in at least seventeen pounds lost in little more than a month?
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,211 Member
    janejellyroll wrote: »
    soozey1 wrote: »
    MelochinCat wrote: »
    I have a very important event coming up on Feb. 15 and I need to lose at least some weight fast. I'm currently 147lbs and I want to be at least in the 130's. Any tips or things I can do?

    I agree with all the comments. Clean eating, cardio and weights will get you there, log all your food and don't go under, or you are in for a hell of a yo you and depression.
    Consistence, good food will have you looking and feeling great, that is the most important thing for you health and mental health. Hang in there and start at day 1.

    You think "clean eating, cardio and weights" will result in at least seventeen pounds lost in little more than a month?

    Particularly on someone who has little to lose in the first place?

    OP - concentrate on losing a bit in a healthy sustainable manner, and finding an outfit you look great in.
  • ClosetBayesian
    ClosetBayesian Posts: 836 Member
    MelochinCat wrote: »
    I have a very important event coming up on Feb. 15 and I need to lose at least some weight fast. I'm currently 147lbs and I want to be at least in the 130's. Any tips or things I can do?

    Are you going to an event where someone at the event is going to write your weight on your forehead in marker? Why the obsession with the number? Who else besides you will know how much you weigh at the event?

    My point is, a more reasonable goal might be to tone up a little before the event, in which case eat at a slight deficit and exercise (weight training, particularly).
  • Asher_Ethan
    Asher_Ethan Posts: 2,430 Member
    How long have you known about this important event?
  • emdeesea
    emdeesea Posts: 1,823 Member
    MelochinCat wrote: »
    I have a very important event coming up on Feb. 15 and I need to lose at least some weight fast. I'm currently 147lbs and I want to be at least in the 130's. Any tips or things I can do?

    Yep. You can forget it because you might lose 5 or so pounds in that short space of time.

    Losing weight for a holiday or a vacation is not an "emergency."
  • lemonlionheart
    lemonlionheart Posts: 580 Member
    What kind of event has weight as a requirement? Will there be a weigh-in before they let you through the doors?

    My advice, start eating at a reasonable calorie deficit, buy some spanx and a flattering outfit, and if you like maybe reduce your carb and sodium intake while drinking lots of water a few days before to minimize water retention.
  • Hearts_2015
    Hearts_2015 Posts: 12,031 Member
    just curious is all... are actually 18 or over?

  • jessicarobinson00
    jessicarobinson00 Posts: 414 Member
    edited January 2016
    Invest in a great body shaper? Spanx do wonders...
  • janjunie
    janjunie Posts: 1,200 Member
    Agree with all that is written above...Oh and there are no magic pills or teas that will speed up weight loss either.
  • hekla90
    hekla90 Posts: 595 Member
    I lost 10 lbs in 5 weeks for a beach vacation at a much lower weight than you are- It's doable and no I didn't get saggy gross skin or lose all my muscle mass. I looked great and don't regret not dragging it over 5 months. It's stayed off too for nearly a year now too. I ate around 1400-1500 calories, did strong lifts, and ran 3 miles several times a week. You only need to lose 8 lbs to be 139- apparently no one is able to read that you said be in the 130s not weigh 130. She's not attempting to lose 17 lbs don't know why everyone keeps saying that...
  • jacklifts
    jacklifts Posts: 396 Member
    While I think the above advice is good, it's really meant for long term, sustainable weight loss. You're not asking about that. Just realize any fast weight loss will most likely not be sustainable or sustained. If you're ok with that, here's is what you could do.

    For the following plan, I'm making the assumption you're starting off with a "standard" high carb, high fat, low protein diet.

    Start week 1 eating 150g protein, 150g carbs, 50g fat. Every week reduce your carbs by 25g.
    Walk/run 30-45min a day, whatever you can do. If able, incorporate 5 X 30s sprints during your walk/run. Last day before the event, fast from food. Drink anything without calories, including caffeinated beverages.

    Report back to let us know it went. God luck!
  • CourtLHM
    CourtLHM Posts: 181 Member
    Look at you! Gorgeous girl! Are you trying to get into a special dress? Maybe forget what the scale says for now and really focus on tightening your core and such. Not sure what you do for exercise now or how tall you are for that weight.
    MelochinCat wrote: »
    I have a very important event coming up on Feb. 15 and I need to lose at least some weight fast. I'm currently 147lbs and I want to be at least in the 130's. Any tips or things I can do?

  • clockworksailing
    clockworksailing Posts: 15 Member
    It's not my duty to judge your reasons and speaking from personal experience 2 lbs per week is achievable if you have your diet and exercise on point. So 137 pounds is certainly doable in 5 weeks. Going further is unhealthy and most likely not doable. Set yourself a realistic goal, get a good meal plan & program and go for it.
  • MonkeysForSale
    MonkeysForSale Posts: 11 Member
    Liposuction?
  • yusaku02
    yusaku02 Posts: 3,472 Member
    Cut off a limb? An arm ought to do it.
  • gramarye
    gramarye Posts: 586 Member
    lorrpb wrote: »
    Weight loss is not an emergency! A heart attack or broken leg is.

    Yep. Thinking of your weight as an emergency rather than a state of being (especially when you are currently a normal weight, and do not appear to be at all overweight based on your photo) isn't very healthy, and doesn't indicate a very respectful relationship with your body.

    Like everyone else has said, you could work hard probably get down by 5 pounds. But maybe spend some time considering why you feel like you must get down into the 130s so urgently, and if you might be better served by working on that.
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    MelochinCat wrote: »
    I have a very important event coming up on Feb. 15 and I need to lose at least some weight fast. I'm currently 147lbs and I want to be at least in the 130's. Any tips or things I can do?

    @MelochinCat would you please clarify your weight loss goal for this event? When I read "at least in the 130's" I assume you'd prefer to be in the 120's, and so want to lose almost 20 pounds. However, others are interpreting this as you only want to reach at least 139, so only 8 pounds.

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