I need to lose 15 lbs in 1 month - Help!

doreennyc

Any good tips?

tryett

Why?

bkyoun

If you weigh 350+ and you are just starting, it is totally possible. From your profile pic, it appears that your starting weight is significantly less than that. 15 pounds in 1 month is not healthy or reasonable. Set your goal for .5 or 1 pound per week and go at a safe and sustainable pace.

wilsoncl6

Umm, is it truly necessary or just something you want to do? If you're just starting out, you could easily lose 5 lbs in the first week from water weight but it won't change how your body looks. The max you're going to cut off after that, safely, is about 6 lbs depending on what your daily energy consumption is for your height, age and weight, and that's being ultra aggressive. Remember though, you may not look much different in the end, you'd definitely lose some muscle along the way and it's likely to come right back if you don't stick to the stringent eating habits something like this requires. A good question is why do you need to lose so much so fast? It took time to put it on, it's going to take time to get it off. Reasonably slow weight loss is a much safer bet, not harmful to your body and will set you up for a continuous success instead of yo-yo wieght loss and gain.

johnnylakis

doreennyc wrote: »

Any good tips?

nope. there is no safe way to lose more than two pounds per week.

MissusMoon

As stated, unless you are obese II or higher, that is an unrealistic and extremely unhealthy expectation.

ChristopherLimoges

Make water your main beverage(64 fl oz per day); filtered water, no flavored or carbonated water. Don't drink any soda. Don't add any sweeteners, creamers or other ingredients to your tea and coffee. Use one-fourth or half a cup of milk, or dairy substitute, per half cup/full cup of cereals. Follow portion size if not done already. For most uncontrollable name brand food items high in calories, fats, and sugars, try knocking a quarter or so off the portion size.

Be strict with bread portions. Aim for thin cut deli and packaged deli products; follow their portion sizing, though lowering deli meat portion sizes should be alright. Lean meats only. Avoid most fruits high in sugar and fat unless you're performing like an athlete. Unless you need the fat, use less coconut oil per day and try to use another good organic oil instead. Try not to use any or less coconut oil with smoothies and juices, 1-2 teaspoons is often enough.

Add a teaspoon of cinnamon to extra tea, coffee, or smoothies and juices. Also to oats and cereals. Eat more leafy green salads, and less iceberg, romaine, or cos salads. Portion guacamole, hummus, and nut butters down to 1-2 tablespoons per serving(be strict.) Leafy green salads aren't the only type to make and eat; vegetable salads are a nice addition. Add anti-inflammatory foods to meals and recipes to increase systemic health, reduce bodily measurements(tiny temporary effect.)

Lastly: Stretch for 3-5minutes, 2-3 times per day, exercise and spend a few more under the sun. Mark a specific time when you want to stop eating and drinking for the day; 5pm, 6pm, 7pm, 8pm, are good choices. Wake up earlier, and go to sleep earlier; 4am-6am - 8pm-10pm. If these safe guides aren't as effective as you feel, try consuming healthy soups, smoothies, and juices, to aid your digestive system(gastrointestinal tract/GI tract), etc. By making these modifications to an average diet, you're guaranteed to lose 2-7 pounds.

JustMissTracy

Your goal is too aggressive, and I'd strongly urge you to re-evaluate. . I don't think you'd feel very good if you lost that amount that fast anyways. Why do you feel you "need" to lose that large an amount in only four weeks?

wilsoncl6

ChristopherLimoges wrote: »

Make water your main beverage(64 fl oz per day); filtered water, no flavored or carbonated water. Don't drink any soda. Don't add any sweeteners, creamers or other ingredients to your tea and coffee. Use one-fourth or half a cup of milk, or dairy substitute, per half cup/full cup of cereals. Follow portion size if not done already. For most uncontrollable name brand food items high in calories, fats, and sugars, try knocking a quarter or so off the portion size.

Be strict with bread portions. Aim for thin cut deli and packaged deli products; follow their portion sizing, though lowering deli meat portion sizes should be alright. Lean meats only. Avoid most fruits high in sugar and fat unless you're performing like an athlete. Unless you need the fat, use less coconut oil per day and try to use another good organic oil instead. Try not to use any or less coconut oil with smoothies and juices, 1-2 teaspoons is often enough.

Add a teaspoon of cinnamon to extra tea, coffee, or smoothies and juices. Also to oats and cereals. Eat more leafy green salads, and less iceberg, romaine, or cos salads. Portion guacamole, hummus, and nut butters down to 1-2 tablespoons per serving(be strict.) Leafy green salads aren't the only type to make and eat; vegetable salads are a nice addition. Add anti-inflammatory foods to meals and recipes to increase systemic health, reduce bodily measurements(tiny temporary effect.)

Lastly; stretch for 3-5minutes, 2-3 times per day, and spend a few more under the sun. By making these modifications to an average diet, you're guaranteed to lose 2-7 pounds.

Is this the female version of broscience?

JustMissTracy

wilsoncl6 wrote: »

ChristopherLimoges wrote: »

Make water your main beverage(64 fl oz per day); filtered water, no flavored or carbonated water. Don't drink any soda. Don't add any sweeteners, creamers or other ingredients to your tea and coffee. Use one-fourth or half a cup of milk, or dairy substitute, per half cup/full cup of cereals. Follow portion size if not done already. For most uncontrollable name brand food items high in calories, fats, and sugars, try knocking a quarter or so off the portion size.

Be strict with bread portions. Aim for thin cut deli and packaged deli products; follow their portion sizing, though lowering deli meat portion sizes should be alright. Lean meats only. Avoid most fruits high in sugar and fat unless you're performing like an athlete. Unless you need the fat, use less coconut oil per day and try to use another good organic oil instead. Try not to use any or less coconut oil with smoothies and juices, 1-2 teaspoons is often enough.

Add a teaspoon of cinnamon to extra tea, coffee, or smoothies and juices. Also to oats and cereals. Eat more leafy green salads, and less iceberg, romaine, or cos salads. Portion guacamole, hummus, and nut butters down to 1-2 tablespoons per serving(be strict.) Leafy green salads aren't the only type to make and eat; vegetable salads are a nice addition. Add anti-inflammatory foods to meals and recipes to increase systemic health, reduce bodily measurements(tiny temporary effect.)

Lastly; stretch for 3-5minutes, 2-3 times per day, and spend a few more under the sun. By making these modifications to an average diet, you're guaranteed to lose 2-7 pounds.

Is this the female version of broscience?

It's on the internet, it must be true!

MissusMoon

wilsoncl6 wrote: »

ChristopherLimoges wrote: »

Make water your main beverage(64 fl oz per day); filtered water, no flavored or carbonated water. Don't drink any soda. Don't add any sweeteners, creamers or other ingredients to your tea and coffee. Use one-fourth or half a cup of milk, or dairy substitute, per half cup/full cup of cereals. Follow portion size if not done already. For most uncontrollable name brand food items high in calories, fats, and sugars, try knocking a quarter or so off the portion size.

Be strict with bread portions. Aim for thin cut deli and packaged deli products; follow their portion sizing, though lowering deli meat portion sizes should be alright. Lean meats only. Avoid most fruits high in sugar and fat unless you're performing like an athlete. Unless you need the fat, use less coconut oil per day and try to use another good organic oil instead. Try not to use any or less coconut oil with smoothies and juices, 1-2 teaspoons is often enough.

Add a teaspoon of cinnamon to extra tea, coffee, or smoothies and juices. Also to oats and cereals. Eat more leafy green salads, and less iceberg, romaine, or cos salads. Portion guacamole, hummus, and nut butters down to 1-2 tablespoons per serving(be strict.) Leafy green salads aren't the only type to make and eat; vegetable salads are a nice addition. Add anti-inflammatory foods to meals and recipes to increase systemic health, reduce bodily measurements(tiny temporary effect.)

Lastly; stretch for 3-5minutes, 2-3 times per day, and spend a few more under the sun. By making these modifications to an average diet, you're guaranteed to lose 2-7 pounds.

Is this the female version of broscience?

I vote yes.

MissusMoon

ChristopherLimoges wrote: »

Make water your main beverage(64 fl oz per day); filtered water, no flavored or carbonated water. Don't drink any soda. Don't add any sweeteners, creamers or other ingredients to your tea and coffee. Use one-fourth or half a cup of milk, or dairy substitute, per half cup/full cup of cereals. Follow portion size if not done already. For most uncontrollable name brand food items high in calories, fats, and sugars, try knocking a quarter or so off the portion size.

Be strict with bread portions. Aim for thin cut deli and packaged deli products; follow their portion sizing, though lowering deli meat portion sizes should be alright. Lean meats only. Avoid most fruits high in sugar and fat unless you're performing like an athlete. Unless you need the fat, use less coconut oil per day and try to use another good organic oil instead. Try not to use any or less coconut oil with smoothies and juices, 1-2 teaspoons is often enough.

Add a teaspoon of cinnamon to extra tea, coffee, or smoothies and juices. Also to oats and cereals. Eat more leafy green salads, and less iceberg, romaine, or cos salads. Portion guacamole, hummus, and nut butters down to 1-2 tablespoons per serving(be strict.) Leafy green salads aren't the only type to make and eat; vegetable salads are a nice addition. Add anti-inflammatory foods to meals and recipes to increase systemic health, reduce bodily measurements(tiny temporary effect.)

Lastly: Stretch for 3-5minutes, 2-3 times per day, and spend a few more under the sun. Mark a specific time when you want to stop eating and drinking for the day; 5pm, 6pm, 7pm, 8pm, are good choices. Wake up earlier, and go to sleep earlier; 4am-6am - 8pm-10pm. By making these modifications to an average diet, you're guaranteed to lose 2-7 pounds.

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