17 pounds in 5 weeks
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if you are not already, do HIIT everyday. that always spurs a quick weight loss for me if i go on a 2 week HIIT binge. Also, google Fat Fast.19
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It'd be easier to cut off a leg. Less hassle, same result7
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I'd keep doing what your doing for the next 4 weeks and then low salt, low carb in the last week and no strenuous exercise 3-4 days prior to the weigh in.4
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30kgin2017 wrote: »I'd keep doing what your doing for the next 4 weeks and then low salt, low carb in the last week and no strenuous exercise 3-4 days prior to the weigh in.
If he goes low carb enough to shed a decent amount of water weight, he should actually increase sodium intake to account for what is being lost with the water. Not doing that is a recipe for out of whack electrolytes and consequently feeling completely vile. Yes, seems counter-intuitive given that high sodium generally causes fluid retention, but it's not.9 -
not_a_runner wrote: »Unpopular opinion here-
Could it be done? Sure.
Is it a good idea? Probably not..
My first go at losing weight I went from 198 to 130 in less than 6 months, losing around 3 lbs per week.
(I had a terrible rebound and gained all the weight back within a few months though. I was just very uneducated about the process, and didn't understand how to maintain the loss. And I thought since I was eating more than 1200 calories I was doing things 'right'. Sigh.)
So what do you do now? Are you trying to lose weight again in a healthier way again?.0 -
if you are not already, do HIIT everyday. that always spurs a quick weight loss for me if i go on a 2 week HIIT binge. Also, google Fat Fast.
HIIT and keto, yaaay! Don't forget intermittent fasting and apple cider vinegar also, he might as well fill up the woo bingo card all at once!
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And ANYTHING to add even a little bit of height
BMI is weight divided by height squared. Practice standing as tall as possible for getting measured; perhaps with the help of someone. If you can get a good enough hairpiece that adds even a tiny bit... hey, you're insta-taller!!! They will probably remove shoes. On the off chance that they don't... make sure you've done what you can <within reason and not so blatantly obviously that everyone knows what you're doing!> 6 -
not_a_runner wrote: »Unpopular opinion here-
Could it be done? Sure.
Is it a good idea? Probably not..
My first go at losing weight I went from 198 to 130 in less than 6 months, losing around 3 lbs per week.
(I had a terrible rebound and gained all the weight back within a few months though. I was just very uneducated about the process, and didn't understand how to maintain the loss. And I thought since I was eating more than 1200 calories I was doing things 'right'. Sigh.)
So what do you do now? Are you trying to lose weight again in a healthier way again?.
Yes, now I follow the 1% bw suggestion (or less) and determine my calories based off my actual TDEE data. (I maintain on about 2800 calories right now. if I tried to take the generic '1200' recommendation it would be a bad time..)
I also have implemented diet breaks where I sort of get to practice eating at maintenance before I reach my goal weight. I feel like it will make for a much easier transition to maintain once I get to my goal weight.1 -
Just an update as I have had 4 weekly weigh days since the start of the thread. I have so far last 15.4 pounds in the last 4 weeks. I have massively raised my cardio and dropped my food intake and am mixing cycling/walking/heavy bag and gym work. So far I am on track and feeling pretty good, but will not be keeping this aggressive style of loss going much past target as I still believe in slow and steady wins the race.15
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gotta ask - what kind of job is this for???1
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Could try Lyle McDonald’s Protein Sparing Modified fast. It’s good for short term weight loss. I must admit I’ve never tried it myself though but you might want to try it.3
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bikecheryl wrote: »I'd also perhaps mention to them the great progress you've made in bringing your BMI down already. They may be impressed with your dedication.
THIS!!!
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Week 5 weigh in was this morning, and I managed to lose 18.8 pounds over the 5 weeks, so have hit my target prior to my medical Thanks for all the tips, I stuck with lots of walking, cycling, jogging and some bag work, and watching my calorie intake like a hawk. Also am now 104 pounds lower than when I first joined MFP 15
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if you are not already, do HIIT everyday. that always spurs a quick weight loss for me if i go on a 2 week HIIT binge. Also, google Fat Fast.
HIIT and keto, yaaay! Don't forget intermittent fasting and apple cider vinegar also, he might as well fill up the woo bingo card all at once!
That's right! Touch it once and be done with it! Too funny. We can always count on your for a smile and a chuckle!0 -
bikecheryl wrote: »I'd also perhaps mention to them the great progress you've made in bringing your BMI down already. They may be impressed with your dedication.
THIS!!!
Exactly what I was going to suggest. Not sure what kind of job this is....I might have missed that detail....but there has been considerable success here and a HUGE effort put forth. Shoot....I would hire you on the spot after heaing about your success and effort (I have a decidedly different attitude as to what "failure" is vs. what "success" is....to me, failure is giving up. Everything else is "success in progress"!).1 -
So, 17lbs in five weeks. Possible? Yes. Probably? Maybe. Good idea? Depends. Not likely, on paper, anyway. Everyone is different and everyone responds to stimulus differently. Could I loose 17lbs in five weeks (I am 51, stand 6'0" and weigh 215lbs - at the moment...up from 202lbs). Probably. In fact, if I HAD to (what I determined to be a "HAD TO" situation) then I like my chances. Would I be a pleasant human being during this process? HELL NO!
The *right* answer is "Don't do it, man!". The real world answer is "Man, this is gonna be tough and you are not going to be a nice person in this time period and you - depending on the job - might really struggle". No one can decide for you. I do not envy you this task.
So, to answer the question......without my opinion or thoughts now....
Pardon the question - but for what kind of job is this? Again, I might have missed that point. Can't really answer without knowing.2 -
LiftHeavyThings27105 wrote: »bikecheryl wrote: »I'd also perhaps mention to them the great progress you've made in bringing your BMI down already. They may be impressed with your dedication.
THIS!!!
Exactly what I was going to suggest. Not sure what kind of job this is....I might have missed that detail....but there has been considerable success here and a HUGE effort put forth. Shoot....I would hire you on the spot after heaing about your success and effort (I have a decidedly different attitude as to what "failure" is vs. what "success" is....to me, failure is giving up. Everything else is "success in progress"!).
haha thanks, it's been a hard 5 weeks. I am joining the Police, something I never thought I would be able to do.13 -
Hey, that makes it tough.......does your past progress count? Or, is it "where are you right now?" And, I know a lot of the police officers here in Winston-Salem. There are FOR SURE some bigger dudes. I know two or three of them well (they hang out at the Starbucks that I frequent). I am very confident that they would not pass any BMI requirements....they admit it themselves! Best of luck.....do you, man! I truly hope that things work out for you. If not this year.....depends on how stringent they want to be.....then use it as motivation for next year and kick *kitten* (diet and training) in the next 12 months and show them what they missed out on....0
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Thanks a lot, I am in the UK so will be joining one of the British constabularies, and they do have BMI requirements as well as an annual fitness test too. As well as being something I have always wanted to do since I was a kid, the nature of the job and annual fitness tests will help keep me on the health/weight straight and narrow too
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So did you get the job?3
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