Jump Starting Weightloss

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crfeen
crfeen Posts: 85 Member
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Hi everyone, how do you feel about jump starting weightloss? I've been trying for 3 weeks now and I've only lost 3 pounds total (trying to lose 30). How do you feel about doing a day or 2 long fast or cleanse? Do you find it helps?

Thanks for the input!
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  • ThinLizzie0802
    ThinLizzie0802 Posts: 863 Member
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    You're losing a lb a week which is safe and healthy and congrats!

    A fast or a cleanse will not "jumpstart" anything. There is no turbo boost button for weight loss. You might see results because those methods employ a serious calorie deficit. If you want to see faster loss, set your goal to 2 lbs a week and follow that calorie deficit and see how it works.

    Fasts and cleanses are not the way to go.
  • Lizzy622
    Lizzy622 Posts: 3,705 Member
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    Personally my body does not respond well to cleanses or fasts. I found it better to just try to eat super healthy for a week or two- basically doing lean protein and steamed veggies for lunch and dinner and some complex carbs and protein for breakfast. This usually helps if I start eating too much of the foods I know I should limit. A pound a week is really good though so I don't really see the need unless you stall for a few weeks.
  • melsinct
    melsinct Posts: 3,512 Member
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    Hi everyone, how do you feel about jump starting weightloss? I've been trying for 3 weeks now and I've only lost 3 pounds total (trying to lose 30). How do you feel about doing a day or 2 long fast or cleanse? Do you find it helps?

    Thanks for the input!


    1. If you are disappointed at "only" losing 3 pounds in 3 weeks, you will be sorely disappointed as time goes on. That is normal progress and you are doing great. Keep doing what you are doing: losing weight at a good pace.

    2. Your liver and kidney cleanse your body, that is what they are designed to do. There is zero science behind doing a cleanse and it is silly to restrict yourself to just liquids or to certain types of foods when all of that nonsense is unnecessary. If any cleanse or diet claims it will "detoxify" you or "get rid of toxins" run far, far away.

    Keep up the great work and BE PATIENT!!
  • breakonthrough65
    breakonthrough65 Posts: 19 Member
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    You're losing a lb a week which is safe and healthy and congrats!

    A fast or a cleanse will not "jumpstart" anything. There is no turbo boost button for weight loss. You might see results because those methods employ a serious calorie deficit. If you want to see faster loss, set your goal to 2 lbs a week and follow that calorie deficit and see how it works.

    Fasts and cleanses are not the way to go.

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  • SugaryLynx
    SugaryLynx Posts: 2,640 Member
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    Congratz on the 3 lb loss! 1 lb a week weight loss with only 30 lbs left to lose is a great goal. You're doing wonderfully. Detoxes and cleanses are unnecessary. Do you have a liver and kidney? Yes? Then, you're good. This is a game of patience. I'm sure you've heard "you didn't gain it overnight, you can't lose it overnight". Remember that. Taking weight loss at a sustainable pace leaves you better off not only to learn habits you can continue into maintaining but also, you stand a better chance at maintaining your current muscle (which will leave you looking leaner at goal weight). Racing to the finish often leads to the dreaded "skinnyfat". So, keep up the good work. Here is a helpful link, too

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants
  • GiveMeCoffee
    GiveMeCoffee Posts: 3,556 Member
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    3 pounds in 3 weeks with only 30 pounds to lose and you aren't happy? Relax, have patience, don't do a cleanse or any other bs quick fix. Continue what you are doing it's working

    Here's some links to read that might help:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1159755-looking-for-a-detox-cleanse

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1235566-so-you-re-new-here
  • _HeartsOnFire_
    _HeartsOnFire_ Posts: 5,304 Member
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    Congratz on the 3 lb loss! 1 lb a week weight loss with only 30 lbs left to lose is a great goal. You're doing wonderfully. Detoxes and cleanses are unnecessary. Do you have a liver and kidney? Yes? Then, you're good. This is a game of patience. I'm sure you've heard "you didn't gain it overnight, you can't lose it overnight". Remember that. Taking weight loss at a sustainable pace leaves you better off not only to learn habits you can continue into maintaining but also, you stand a better chance at maintaining your current muscle (which will leave you looking leaner at goal weight). Racing to the finish often leads to the dreaded "skinnyfat". So, keep up the good work. Here is a helpful link, too

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants
    3 pounds in 3 weeks with only 30 pounds to lose and you aren't happy? Relax, have patience, don't do a cleanse or any other bs quick fix. Continue what you are doing it's working

    Here's some links to read that might help:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1159755-looking-for-a-detox-cleanse

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1235566-so-you-re-new-here

    3 lbs is AWESOME! Did you gain 30 lbs that quickly? I'm gonna bet nope.

    Patience.

    Then more patience.

    Start lifting heavy things.

    If you have 75+ lbs to lose 2 lbs/week is ideal
    If you have 40-75 lbs to lose 1.5 lbs/week is ideal
    If you have 25-40 lbs to lose 1 lbs/week is ideal
    If you have 15 -25 lbs to lose 0.5 to 1.0 lbs/week is ideal
    If you have less than 15 lbs to lose 0.5 lbs/week is ideal

    Want to lift heavy things?
    http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/

    Stronglifts Summary
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/560459-stronglifts-5x5-summary

    Stronglifts Womens Group
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/4601-stronglifts-5x5-for-women
  • Holly_Roman_Empire
    Holly_Roman_Empire Posts: 4,440 Member
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    3 pounds in 3 weeks with only 30 pounds to lose and you aren't happy? Relax, have patience, don't do a cleanse or any other bs quick fix. Continue what you are doing it's working

    Here's some links to read that might help:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1159755-looking-for-a-detox-cleanse

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1235566-so-you-re-new-here

    Yup, this.

    OP, it's a cliche, but slow and steady truly wins the race.
  • Branstin
    Branstin Posts: 2,320 Member
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    You are doing well at 3 lbs. weight loss in three weeks. There isn’t any such thing as jump starting weight loss because your body will release the fat when it’s ready despite you trying to rush it. I don’t have anything against Intermittent Fasting if that is what you meant by 2 long days of fast. If that isn’t what you meant then I wouldn’t twist myself up trying to lose weight. Our bodies cleanse itself naturally and any other means seem like a waste of money in my opinion never mind any negative health consequences. More importantly, cleanse doesn’t get rid of fat. If you want to burn fat calories then you need to eat less calories than you burn.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants
  • Sailatsorf
    Sailatsorf Posts: 161 Member
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    Losing 1 lb a week, if it keeps going steady, means that you will lose 30 lbs in 30 weeks. You know how long it takes me to lose 30 lbs? Over a year. I've lost almost 70 lbs, and that has taken me 3+ years.

    There will be times when you might drop 3lbs randomly in one week, and not lose anything the next. That's just how it goes sometimes. Just roll with it and let it happen on its own time. Losing slowly and not losing at all are waaay better than the alternative.
  • srslybritt
    srslybritt Posts: 1,618 Member
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    Eat at a calorie deficit. Figure out your BMR/TDEE. Exercise, pick up heavy things, and eat sufficient fuel.

    If you find a magical way to get a bunch of weight to fall off right at the beginning, please let me know.
  • JohnishaJones
    JohnishaJones Posts: 1
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    I am also trying to lose 30lbs and I have been losing about 1lb to 2lb each week. All the research that I have done for the start of my journey encourages healthy weight loss for sustained success. The biggest thing is to eat clean. Yes, you can do a fast or cleanse but that will only provide momentary satisfaction and confuse your metabolism in the wrong way. Going to such drastic measures can make your body feel as if you are starving yourself and which will cause it to store adipose (fat) tissue. You should be proud that you are losing 1lb each week that is a testament that your journey is successful thus far. Maintain a healthy caloric deficit, eat clean and exercise and you will find success. I remind myself that I didn't put the weight on overnight so its not going to disappear quickly either. It takes more work and time to lose weight, so stay focused and positive. You will be there before you know it!!
  • PunkyDucky
    PunkyDucky Posts: 283 Member
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    3lbs in 3 weeks!?

    Deal.gif

    A detox/cleanse is useless. Don't do it
    Just keep at it and don't give up.


    Good luck!:flowerforyou:

    EDIT: If you're truly eating that large of a deficit i'd advise checking out those links above. Seriously!
    Find out your TDEE and decide what's best for weight loss-the healthy way!
    (can't believe i wasted my good Leo gif on this)
  • SugaryLynx
    SugaryLynx Posts: 2,640 Member
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    I am also trying to lose 30lbs and I have been losing about 1lb to 2lb each week. All the research that I have done for the start of my journey encourages healthy weight loss for sustained success. The biggest thing is to eat clean. Yes, you can do a fast or cleanse but that will only provide momentary satisfaction and confuse your metabolism in the wrong way. Going to such drastic measures can make your body feel as if you are starving yourself and which will cause it to store adipose (fat) tissue.You should be proud that you are losing 1lb each week that is a testament that your journey is successful thus far. Maintain a healthy caloric deficit, eat clean and exercise and you will find success. I remind myself that I didn't put the weight on overnight so its not going to disappear quickly either. It takes more work and time to lose weight, so stay focused and positive. You will be there before you know it!!

    No. Clean eating is a meaningless term. Eating nutrient dense foods are important for health but calories in vs out for weight loss.

    Your metabolism doesn't "get confused". How exactly could that even happen? Mayhaps the riddles of the bridge troll were too difficult for it solve?
  • GiveMeCoffee
    GiveMeCoffee Posts: 3,556 Member
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    I'm coming back in because I just saw you post in another thread you were eating 1000 - 1200 calories, so my advice to continue what you are doing is not good.

    Please read the links I gave earlier, find a REASONABLE calories deficit, stop blaming carbs and anything else. Stop looking for quick fixes.
  • SugaryLynx
    SugaryLynx Posts: 2,640 Member
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    I'm coming back in because I just saw you post in another thread you were eating 1000 - 1200 calories, so my advice to continue what you are doing is not good.

    Please read the links I gave earlier, find a REASONABLE calories deficit, stop blaming carbs and anything else. Stop looking for quick fixes.

    I concur^
  • crfeen
    crfeen Posts: 85 Member
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    Thank you everyone for the input. I guess I'm just frustrated because I've only ever done crash diets before this and I'd lose 30 pound in like....2 months. I'm really trying to keep it healthy this time so thank you for the input
  • GiveMeCoffee
    GiveMeCoffee Posts: 3,556 Member
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    I am also trying to lose 30lbs and I have been losing about 1lb to 2lb each week. All the research that I have done for the start of my journey encourages healthy weight loss for sustained success. The biggest thing is to eat clean. Yes, you can do a fast or cleanse but that will only provide momentary satisfaction and confuse your metabolism in the wrong way. Going to such drastic measures can make your body feel as if you are starving yourself and which will cause it to store adipose (fat) tissue. You should be proud that you are losing 1lb each week that is a testament that your journey is successful thus far. Maintain a healthy caloric deficit, eat clean and exercise and you will find success. I remind myself that I didn't put the weight on overnight so its not going to disappear quickly either. It takes more work and time to lose weight, so stay focused and positive. You will be there before you know it!!

    Why must I eat clean to have success? I mean I do wash my veggies and stuff before I eat it, and only eat off the floor if under 5 seconds.. cause well that's acceptable. Guess I will never be successful dammit!
  • crfeen
    crfeen Posts: 85 Member
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    Is that too many calories or too few? My doctor said 1000 is a reasonable amount per day cause people generally underestimate their calories. She mentioned that if it think I'm eating 1000, I'm probably eating 1200
  • GiveMeCoffee
    GiveMeCoffee Posts: 3,556 Member
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    Thank you everyone for the input. I guess I'm just frustrated because I've only ever done crash diets before this and I'd lose 30 pound in like....2 months. I'm really trying to keep it healthy this time so thank you for the input

    Well if you want to do this healthy this time you need to eat more than 1000-1200 calories. For example, I'm 42 years old, menopausal and I eat 1600-1900 calories daily and have lost a little weight.

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