Best way to lose 60+ pounds in four months

dannielle18

I have cancer (adenocarcinoma) and it's basically caused from to much estrogen, and fat cells make estrogen, my doctor told me I need to lose a significant amount of weight to help make my cancer go away and for my medicine work, what do you guys recommend I do?

L1zardQueen

Could you ask your doctor to refer you to a licensed dietician?

malibu927

Sorry but that's entirely too aggressive and puts your health at an even greater risk. You might be able to do half that amount.

amtyrell

Talk to your doctor. Perhaps liposuction removing fat cells is in order.

mangrothian

That is a lot of weight to lose in what is in all reality a short amount of time.

Is the 60lbs a number that the doctor said you need to lose in that time frame, or a number and time frame you've given yourself? If you set it yourself, check with the doctor if they're okay with it. If they're not, see what it is that they DO recommend. Either way I would see if your doctor can start off by referring you to a dietitian. If you need to lose a lot of weight fast, please do it under the supervision of a registered dietitian (NOT a nutritionist. They are not the same thing).

That being said, if you want to lose weight, input your details into MFP, set yourself up with your weight loss plan (the highest recommended will set you around 1.5-2lb loss a week if followed properly) and eat a healthy balanced diet that fits within your calories.

ETA: wonky spelling and grammar

hesn92

I just don't think that is realistic... Could you ask your doctor to refer you to someone to help with this?

lynn_glenmont

Did your doctor specify "60+ pounds in four months" or is that your interpretation of "a significant amount of weight." If your doctor didn't say that specifically, you should ask what s/he meant by "a significant amount of weight." And once you have a specific goal from your doctor, ask for a referral to licensed dietician to help you achieve that loss in a healthy way. If you doctor means something as drastic as 60+ pounds in four months, will s/he be monitoring you?

Sheisinlove109

I'm working out at the gym almost 2 hours daily (a hard workout) and eating right and that is a lot for me.

What is your weight? Age? Activity level?

Definitely talk to your doc about a reasonable plan. I would imagine you'd need a nutritionist and to be carefully monitored. I'm not in the medical field but that seems very aggressive.

Chadxx

That is extremely aggressive but might be possible depending on your current stats and how much you are willing and able to exercise. Initially, I actually lost even faster (I don't recommend it though) but that was as a morbidly obese yet very active man. 60 pounds in 4 months is roughly half a pound per day or a deficit of 1750 calories per day. That is a LOT. I highly suggest, if you haven't already, getting some clarity from your doctor on how much you need to lose, how quickly, and how much exercise you are able to do.

kimny72

OP as others have asked, did your doctor say 60 lbs in 4 months? That is VERY aggressive and will put stress on your body. If your doctor gave you that amount, you should have been referred to an RD to help you lose the weight while giving your body the fuel and rest it needs. If you weren't given specifics from your doctor, call them and find out exactly what they want you to do. Best of luck

gabriellejayde

As others have said, make sure this is what your doctor wants and consult a nutritionist.
What i would do is eat very low carb, low calorie. So no more than 1200 calories a day (if you're eating good food, this will not harm you for this amount of time) and stick to mostly low fat proteins and vegetables. So lots of eggs (mostly egg whites), chicken, tuna, fish, pork, lean red meat, tofu, beans, non fat Greek yogurt. No sugars, sauces, jelly. Lots of fresh vegetables, but not the starchy ones. Dark greens, spinach, tomatos, carrots, string beans, Brussels, broccoli, squash, etc.
If you're not already, start taking vitamins. A multi, D, B12, calcium, and C. A nutritionist should tell you how much because the recommend daily amount is just a minimum
I've lost 40 lbs in 2.5 months so I think it's possible, depending on how heavy you are (I started at around 255).

livingleanlivingclean

You want to lose fat, but losing weight dramatically is likely to result in the loss of quite a bit of muscle mass too... I'd definitely ask for a referral to a dietician to help you and monitor you.

kimny72

@dannielle18 I'm not sure why someone here would be giving detailed nutrition advice to a cancer patient, but please ignore it and consult with your doctor or an RD. There is no one here who can tell you what foods to eat or avoid, or what calorie level is appropriate, taking into consideration your health.

luveydov

I am so sorry for your diagnosis. Good luck with your recovery. Adenocarcinoma is the most common form of breast and colon cancer. Obesity is a risk factor for both those cancers. I've seen several oncologists over the years and I know that they are very busy and often do not have the best bedside manner. Perhaps you can schedule a follow up appointment with your GP to discuss weight loss. There are medically supervised ways to lose weight quickly that may or may not be right for you. They often involve prepackaged foods that contain soy and that may be contraindicated for you if you have breast cancer. Your regular doctor is the best place to start.

Good luck!