How to lose 4 pounds per week for 6 weeks?

ximenavictoriaxo · October 2020

Pictures that keep me going 😭
This was prob 3 years ago?? I was at my lowest (155-160??), but definitely more confident.

Then just this year, I’ve gained a lot of weight and just saw a pattern of how I tend to cover up.

(Club, Pre-quarantine)

(May 2020, new job as a systems engineer)

No alcohol for me right now either, I attended a brunch and the Truly drinks are not bad. My friends are understanding of my weight goals and I’m also not comfortable going to the club yet because usually they don’t follow the capacity rules, so it kind of works out for me.

I want to be down to size 8 or 10 at least by this year. I’m a size 12 right now so I should be able to do it. 💪

AnnPT77 · October 2020

ximenavictoriaxo wrote: »

jacqQ2017 wrote: »

I read this entire thread, I've nothing more to add that would be useful so just though I'd ask - How are you doing OP?

So I’m on my third week of this challenge and I feel really good. I have been consistent with exercising everyday (3 days kickboxing, 4 days doing 20 mins HIIT workout). Now I wake up in the morning so much quicker than before, I used to lay in bed forever trying to find the energy to get up. I’m down to 181 lbs, but pretty sure that was all water weight since now I’ve been at 181 for the past 3 days, but that’s OK. I forgot to take my measurements in the beginning so I just took them last night, I’ll have to update on week 6.

After week 6 I’ll definitely increase my calories again (1,200). It’s been getting harder to hit the 1200 calorie because I don’t find myself getting hungry. Then again my workload has increased and I need to get 2 certifications by the end of this year. So under a lot of pressure but exercising has helped me relieve the stress.

One thing that I still need to deal with is my “hunger” at midnight. I stop eating around 8:30PM, so maybe I’m not getting enough protein for dinner? Not sure, but I don’t give in anymore to my midnight cravings and just go to bed and wake up just fine.

Thank your for coming back to give us an update. I'm very glad to hear that you're still feeling energetic and healthy, and I sincerely hope that continues.

I still feel like this is not the healthiest approach, but that does *not* mean I hope it won't turn out well for you. I absolutely do hope that you reach the end of the challenge still healthy and energetic, and are able to make a smooth transition to a less risky path toward your long-term goals.

Good luck, and please continue to let us know how you're doing!

paperpudding · October 2020

One thing that I still need to deal with is my “hunger” at midnight. I stop eating around 8:30PM, so maybe I’m not getting enough protein for dinner?

Maybe it is simpler than that - you are not getting enough food, full stop.

lgfrie · October 2020

ximenavictoriaxo wrote: »

I accepted this challenge solely based on impulse, now I’m using this as a kickstart. I am determined to keep it going, what I do miss is Peruvian food. I have stopped eating Peruvian food because it because it usually incorporates rice and other starches. I do believe it is healthier, but eventually I will incorporate this into my cooking after the challenge.

I’m not too worried about lose skin, I’ve been around or above 150lbs for the past 10 years so I’m sure there will be lose skin anyways. There’s surgery for that, if I work hard on myself and at work I can reward myself once I meet my fitness goal.

I'm a non-Peruvian who LOVES Peruvian food. I've found it relatively easy to incorporate into my calorie plan.

Got a trio of Peruvian split chicken breasts sitting on my grill right now

ximenavictoriaxo · October 2020

lgfrie wrote: »

I'm a non-Peruvian who LOVES Peruvian food. I've found it relatively easy to incorporate into my calorie plan.

Got a trio of Peruvian split chicken breasts sitting on my grill right now

Yess, the only peruvian thing I’ve incorporated is the rotisserie chicken marinade. Low in sugar, except it has like 755mg of sodium. 😂 Idc though, I use it for my baked chicken breast tenderloins so I get my fix.

And ofc paired with one serving of yellow chili hot sauce/cream. 🥴