quick short term fix?

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  • TiniTurtle
    TiniTurtle Posts: 595 Member
    could always do a juice fast, like the hollywood diet. it works & i usually drop 3-5lbs in those 2 days &/or buy a cleanse from the local pharmacy (cvs has an assortment) & detox yourself... you'll drop weight from water, toxins, & any excess in your colon/intestines, or since you have 2 weeks, buy oxy elite pro- amazing diet pills, they made me not hungry at all & i had energy & wasn't sick, so i was able to still workout & function through the day, just a little on the dehydrated side & i ate minimally because i just simply wasn't hungry. good luck! i know how you feel, needing to drop it quickly for an event! you can jump back on the healthy wagon once your reunion is over! :o)
  • skinnymoomoo
    skinnymoomoo Posts: 202 Member
    Like someone else mentioned...Running first thing in the morning and believe it or not increasing your water intake. Also, that person who says enema is right. I know someone who had one done last saturday and she lost 7 lbs. Let us know how it works out for you. Good luck!

    I may be desperate to lose a few lb, but no way is someone putting a tube up my bot! ;)
  • skinnymoomoo
    skinnymoomoo Posts: 202 Member
    I don't like tap water either so I put a splash of juice in it so I can't taste the chlorine. It works.

    I do that too, I still find it hard to drink 8 glasses of it though! I read once about drinking a really small glass of water ( with a touch of juice in) every half hour to get your 8 x 8 fl oz.
  • jbqueen
    jbqueen Posts: 89 Member
    Honestly, no alcohol - it really, really slows down your body's ability to burn fat. Also, low carb. And you can do it in a healthy way, as someone above mentioned: lean cuts of meat and fish, lots of green veggies (but don't slather them in butter or sauces), lower fat cheese. It's possible; I know people who did the South Beach diet and lost a good amount of weight in the first 2 weeks, without starving and while eating nutritiously. I think I lost 9 pounds when I did it, years ago.
  • hagamma
    hagamma Posts: 2
    When I've needed to lose it fast (and it's only a quick fix, not permenate.) here's what I do. Have a binge day (1800 calories) but binge on foods that are still healthy, including whole grain items. Then for two days do 1200 calories and stick to fruits and veggies for your carbs, as well as lean protein. Alternate between a "healthy binge" day and a few low calorie days. I also do that with exercie, even varying when I work out. I recommend Pilates, I swear I feel longer and leaner when I use it. If you don't want to buy it, borrow it from the library!

    Also I drink a ton of unsweetened peppermint green tea, it keeps me feeling full! Good luck.
  • BunnybeeJG
    BunnybeeJG Posts: 344 Member
    healthy choice meals and special k protein drinks, bars, crackers... rreally helping me out ... i've lost more than i've ever been able to before and don't feel like i'm starving myself... though i tend to have trouble getting up to 1000 calories i aimed mine lower lol cuz i suck but try to stay away from red meats your body can't digest them but ya. and drink more water.. i love the protein drinks. they help curb my appetite and i feel full.
  • BunnybeeJG
    BunnybeeJG Posts: 344 Member
    When I've needed to lose it fast (and it's only a quick fix, not permenate.) here's what I do. Have a binge day (1800 calories) but binge on foods that are still healthy, including whole grain items. Then for two days do 1200 calories and stick to fruits and veggies for your carbs, as well as lean protein. Alternate between a "healthy binge" day and a few low calorie days. I also do that with exercie, even varying when I work out. I recommend Pilates, I swear I feel longer and leaner when I use it. If you don't want to buy it, borrow it from the library!

    Also I drink a ton of unsweetened peppermint green tea, it keeps me feeling full! Good luck.

    ya.. peppermint is a natural way to stave appetite too... eases stomach pains
  • dlrhall
    dlrhall Posts: 5
    Certain Exercises on the Wii Fit or Wii Fit Plus not only burn calories, but take inches off as well. Fun AND effective!!
  • skinnymoomoo
    skinnymoomoo Posts: 202 Member
    Ok thanks everyone for the replies, I will re-read all of this tomorrow and write down your suggestions (baby brain! I'll forget!) I can see where I am going wrong now and why i am not losing any more weight, Actually pretty obvious when you look at my diary lol ! Pity we can't buy a will-power pill eh! x
  • humpalc
    humpalc Posts: 140
    I have to get up at 4:45 to get a workout in and get myself ready for work before I have to get the kids up and ready for the day - sucks, but if it's only for a couple of weeks, you might be able to pull off some AM cardio for a jump-start...
  • dave4d
    dave4d Posts: 1,155 Member
    I read an article on T-nation a few years back about what Bodybuilders do the week before a competition. It's too complicated to put on here, but you might be able to look it up. I don't remember everything, but it is basically very low carb, with a lot of water. I think it was over a gallon a day. It is supposed to drop your water weight really well, so it is only a short term fix. Bodybuilders use it to get a more "ripped" look.
  • Geordie_Girl
    Geordie_Girl Posts: 175 Member
    Give running a try, I know you hate it, but it's not that hard/horrible, and you have that jogging buggy, so you can run with M in the buggy whilst L is at school. I run with R all the time.

    And definitely increase your water intake, on days I drink the full 8 cups I tend to lose weight overnight, I haven't been very good at drinking it for the last week though. Just force yourself to drink 3 (imperial) pints of water, one in the morning and one around lunchtime, then one with tea or something, that's about 8 US cups. I tend to just stand at the kitchen sink and MAKE myself down them.
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