crash diet suggestions?!

amychelts

So, let me start with acknowledging that nobody ever made long-term weight loss by crash dieting, BUT... in two weeks time I have a wedding to go to, with a dress to wear that's about half a dress-size too tight... and then I'm going on holiday the day after. I've had tendonitis so haven't done any exercise for the past month, have ballooned and I desperately need to lose at least 6lbs I think.

Any ideas, please? Thanks (PS am recovering enough to just start going on exercise bike/cross trainer for 30 mins, which should help!)

sz8soon

I don't condone crash diets. that said, cut out all carbonated drinks, they make you bloat. Seriously increase your water consumption (minimum would be 1/2 body weight in ounces), if anything that will make sure your not dehydrated and your skin will look better

You can probably lose a couple of pounds by then but really six pounds should not be something that would cause you to make unhealthy choices. Try spanx if its just half a size.

3laine75

i have the same problem with a dress i need to fit into in a week for my friends wedding - i'm going to go for a contour wrap the day before

Sublog

So, let me start with acknowledging that nobody ever made long-term weight loss by crash dieting, BUT... in two weeks time I have a wedding to go to, with a dress to wear that's about half a dress-size too tight... and then I'm going on holiday the day after. I've had tendonitis so haven't done any exercise for the past month, have ballooned and I desperately need to lose at least 6lbs I think.

Any ideas, please? Thanks (PS am recovering enough to just start going on exercise bike/cross trainer for 30 mins, which should help!)

http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/the-rapid-fat-loss-handbook

lja1982

Perhaps cutting right back on starchy carbs like potatoes and bready things whilst also staying away from processed stuff (full of salt which could bloat you) and sweets/puddings for the next 2 weeks. What works for me short term is to fill up on more lean meat and leafy greens/salads and, as the previous poster said, avoid any fizzy drinks and have loads of water. But most importantly enjoy the day and your holiday after and definitely don't go hungry meantime! I would also recommend spanx! Hope the tendonitis is better.

mainelymama

low sodium
tons of water
no carbonation
enough fiber to make you poop

get rid of that water retention!

amychelts

thanks - yep, I'd heard that cutting out carbs was a good idea (but I don't think I could cut them out completely and do any exercise) but I hadn't even considered carbonated drinks or high-sodium and processed foods...

PS - totally agree, I've never crash dieted in the past but, well, desperate times...!