28 days to go

vsmith1981

If my long term plan is healthy weight loss and weight maintenance but my 28 day goal is a little more abrupt (like I want to lose as much as I possibly can by Nov. 18th) - what do you think I can lose using 1200 cals plus 30 minutes of cardio a day and weight training twice a week?

Do I need to be more extreme if I want to lose more than 8 pounds by Nov. 18th?

I know we are all about the healthy dieting and healthy goals, but I'd love some tips to help me give myself a VERY happy birthday (i.e. by losing as much by mid november as possible.

maura5880

I don't think you're going to get very positive comments on this since mostly everyone here is all about slow & steady wins the race

asyouseefit

You could do the 30 Day Shred (or some other Jillian Michaels' workout). I did it for just one month, the changes were spectacular!

vsmith1981

I totally appreciate that we need to foster a community of healthy weight loss/maintenance and healthy choices, compassion, support, and I do apologize if anyone is offended or unhappy with my question.

I think I just am hoping to supplement my effort with ideas I hadn't thought of for a short term goal within a long term healthy plan...

Thanks to all.

mgmlap

You just have to keep in mind..the slower you lose the weight..the greater the odds of the weight actually staying off. I do know over exercising can cause weight gain..you would have to increase your calories..Or as a poster suggested..JM 30DS is awesome..

Rogiefreida

I am all about slow and steady too, but that being said, I'm buckling down for a mini goal on 11/4, since I'm going in for a wedding dress fitting.

As long as you are consuming at least 1200 calories a day, I don't see anything wrong with it. If you go too extreme, you might go into starvation mode and stop losing and you don't want that. I don't think 8 pounds in roughly one month is too extreme in most cases. I guess it depends on how much you have to lose.

Gay11nell

Actually 8pounds in a month is only about 2pounds a week, which is the acceptable maximum to lose per week anyway. Others might get mad at me "BUT I'M WHICH YA - MY B-DAY IS NOV, 17TH!!!!

iAMaPhoenix

If my long term plan is healthy weight loss and weight maintenance but my 28 day goal is a little more abrupt (like I want to lose as much as I possibly can by Nov. 18th) - what do you think I can lose using 1200 cals plus 30 minutes of cardio a day and weight training twice a week?

Do I need to be more extreme if I want to lose more than 8 pounds by Nov. 18th?

I know we are all about the healthy dieting and healthy goals, but I'd love some tips to help me give myself a VERY happy birthday (i.e. by losing as much by mid november as possible.

I would love to help, but don't know where you are coming from. You have a closed food diary and the fact that you are only looking to lose 18#s total says something. How much do you weigh now? Are you currently active, and if so, how many calories do you usually burn a day. Lots of questions need to be answered before anyone can really help you with your question. Eight pound is very doable, but the question remains, Is it doable for you?

vsmith1981

I didn't realize my food diary was closed! Thanks for the heads up.

iAMaPhoenix

Very doable for someone your size and the way you eat. I would suggest you increase your excercise and JM30DS will help with that. You should also increase your intake of water to where you are drinking at least 8 cups a day. Like me, I see you like to partake of the ETOH. On days you drink, I would probably add a 15 minute brisk walk. Also eating more regular will help to increase your metabolism, so try to eat about 5-6 meals a day. The calorie count is good for you, I think. I am not a dietician or a trainer, btw but I have lost 60 pounds in 7 months, and this works for me. Good Luck.

vsmith1981

ETOH?

What is that?