Need some results in 10 days - ready for everything!

nutsnutsu · August 2014

Hi, guys! I need some help.
My short story: I lost nearly 20 pounds in 8 months. I git flat stomach, thigh gap, etc. But this summer I went off track and gained a half of that weight. I don't look fat or so, but this extra fat on my waist, stomach and especially on thighs just pisses me off.
I'm trying to get back on track, I train hard (doing Insanity + Jillian Michaels Body Revolution), trying to eat healthy but slip and fail every time.
Now my weight is nearly 117lbs. I have 10 days until I go to the university and I need to lose some of this gained weight. The question is: is it possible to lose 1-2 inches in waist and especially thighs? I know that it's impossible to lose fat in particular area. But I want to look good and be closer to my best shape. What should I do for it? I'm ready to train like a beast (lol) but actually don't know how much I should work out without waist of time and how to eat: low calorie limit or what?
Thanks for your attention. Hope to seek some advice!

marissanik · August 2014

I wouldn't expect to lose that much that quickly. Slow and steady wins the race my friend. Long term results come from long term planning and actions.

nutsnutsu · August 2014

I know it, of course, and I also think that weight loss is a long term process. But I need quick result just for now and then I will do everything slowly and step by step. I just wanna look good when I meet my future classmates, don't get me wrong.

trogalicious · August 2014

I know it, of course, and I also think that weight loss is a long term process. But I need quick result just for now and then I will do everything slowly and step by step. I just wanna look good when I meet my future classmates, don't get me wrong.

why don't you just start doing it right now?

unless your future classmates are all armed with tape measures and scales, why does it matter?

even if they were, why would it still matter...?

edit: if you're really ready for everything, take all of the advice that tells you not to do some stupid crash diet to make some kind of first impression on people that aren't going to be able to visibly decide whether or not your waist is magically 1" or 2".. or.. gasp... 3" different.

PikaKnight · August 2014

Hi, guys! I need some help.
My short story: I lost nearly 20 pounds in 8 months. I git flat stomach, thigh gap, etc. But this summer I went off track and gained a half of that weight. I don't look fat or so, but this extra fat on my waist, stomach and especially on thighs just pisses me off.
I'm trying to get back on track, I train hard (doing Insanity + Jillian Michaels Body Revolution), trying to eat healthy but slip and fail every time.
Now my weight is nearly 117lbs. I have 10 days until I go to the university and I need to lose some of this gained weight. The question is: is it possible to lose 1-2 inches in waist and especially thighs? I know that it's impossible to lose fat in particular area. But I want to look good and be closer to my best shape. What should I do for it? I'm ready to train like a beast (lol) but actually don't know how much I should work out without waist of time and how to eat: low calorie limit or what?
Thanks for your attention. Hope to seek some advice!

How tall are you?

_Zardoz_ · August 2014

I think you need to learn patience. In 10 days considering your weight now and the fact you are probably in a normal weight range you wont lose much. Don't give yourself arbitrary goals you may be far better off looking at exercise rather than weightloss to give you the 'look' you are after. That will also take some time and patience to. There are many people on the fitness boards who would be able to give great advice to you if you were to take that (the more sensible route)

Good luck

gypsy_spirit · August 2014

From your profile: "A long journey in order to learn to love my body and find peace with food. "

Reread your reason for being on MFP to get healthy. 10 days is not a lot of time and 10 pounds does not make that much difference. As others have said - start today. Eat well, train hard and keep going this time. If you do it the right way- you're going to look awesome when you start college.

Best of luck.

jemhh · August 2014

Your new classmates are going to be more interested in finding their way around campus, figuring out how their meal plans work, and finding campus jobs than they are going to be in your 10 extra pounds. Work on making healthy lifestyle choices like eating right and staying active rather than trying to impress them.

diannethegeek · August 2014

Hi, guys! I need some help.
My short story: I lost nearly 20 pounds in 8 months. I git flat stomach, thigh gap, etc. But this summer I went off track and gained a half of that weight. I don't look fat or so, but this extra fat on my waist, stomach and especially on thighs just pisses me off.
I'm trying to get back on track, I train hard (doing Insanity + Jillian Michaels Body Revolution), trying to eat healthy but slip and fail every time.
Now my weight is nearly 117lbs. I have 10 days until I go to the university and I need to lose some of this gained weight. The question is: is it possible to lose 1-2 inches in waist and especially thighs? I know that it's impossible to lose fat in particular area. But I want to look good and be closer to my best shape. What should I do for it? I'm ready to train like a beast (lol) but actually don't know how much I should work out without waist of time and how to eat: low calorie limit or what?
Thanks for your attention. Hope to seek some advice!

You mention that you're trying to eat healthy but slip and fail every time. I don't know what you consider eating healthy this time, but your post history suggests that in the past you've been undereating and trying to burn off everything you eat? You might want to take a step back and really focus on why you're having a hard time sticking to your diet. It's very common for people who push too hard or try to eat too little to have problems sticking to their routine. If this is going to be something long-term for you then it's a good idea to reevaluate your relationship with food and what's best for your body.

TeaBea · August 2014

Do your basic low carb diet....this gives a bonus loss of water weight at first. Any other kind of "fast" weight loss (as in very low calorie diet) are dangerous and promoting VLCD's here are against policy.

Then exercise (strength train)....this is great for inches. Inches lost look every bit as good as pounds. Just try to get in shape the best you can.

deksgrl · August 2014

nutsnutsu · August 2014

I know it, of course, and I also think that weight loss is a long term process. But I need quick result just for now and then I will do everything slowly and step by step. I just wanna look good when I meet my future classmates, don't get me wrong.

why don't you just start doing it right now?

unless your future classmates are all armed with tape measures and scales, why does it matter?

even if they were, why would it still matter...?

edit: if you're really ready for everything, take all of the advice that tells you not to do some stupid crash diet to make some kind of first impression on people that aren't going to be able to visibly decide whether or not your waist is magically 1" or 2".. or.. gasp... 3" different.

I try to do something everyday. Please, don't think about me as a lazy person who just read articles and can't do even a single push up.
I could search for some extreme diets in the Internet, but I know that they won't work. I made this topic to get some info from real people with some experience.

Actually, I know definitely that they won't even care about it. But I feel uncomfortable in my own skin. I lost self confidence. I know that amount of fat doesn't determine me as a person, but I can't just leave the things the way they are.

Anyway, thanks for the answer!

I will try to accept my body the way it is.

aurorareigns · August 2014

unless your future classmates are all armed with tape measures and scales, why does it matter?

Haha well that would be some pressure right there if everyone carried around tape measures to measure each other!

nutsnutsu · August 2014

Hi, guys! I need some help.
My short story: I lost nearly 20 pounds in 8 months. I git flat stomach, thigh gap, etc. But this summer I went off track and gained a half of that weight. I don't look fat or so, but this extra fat on my waist, stomach and especially on thighs just pisses me off.
I'm trying to get back on track, I train hard (doing Insanity + Jillian Michaels Body Revolution), trying to eat healthy but slip and fail every time.
Now my weight is nearly 117lbs. I have 10 days until I go to the university and I need to lose some of this gained weight. The question is: is it possible to lose 1-2 inches in waist and especially thighs? I know that it's impossible to lose fat in particular area. But I want to look good and be closer to my best shape. What should I do for it? I'm ready to train like a beast (lol) but actually don't know how much I should work out without waist of time and how to eat: low calorie limit or what?
Thanks for your attention. Hope to seek some advice!

How tall are you?

161cm

aurorareigns · August 2014

So if Im reading this right, you're 5'2" and weigh 117. That's actually really healthy!

PikaKnight · August 2014

Hi, guys! I need some help.
My short story: I lost nearly 20 pounds in 8 months. I git flat stomach, thigh gap, etc. But this summer I went off track and gained a half of that weight. I don't look fat or so, but this extra fat on my waist, stomach and especially on thighs just pisses me off.
I'm trying to get back on track, I train hard (doing Insanity + Jillian Michaels Body Revolution), trying to eat healthy but slip and fail every time.
Now my weight is nearly 117lbs. I have 10 days until I go to the university and I need to lose some of this gained weight. The question is: is it possible to lose 1-2 inches in waist and especially thighs? I know that it's impossible to lose fat in particular area. But I want to look good and be closer to my best shape. What should I do for it? I'm ready to train like a beast (lol) but actually don't know how much I should work out without waist of time and how to eat: low calorie limit or what?
Thanks for your attention. Hope to seek some advice!

How tall are you?

161cm

So you are 5'3 trying to get to 107lbs? Can I ask why? I'm not sure I understand about this best shape stuff, especially the whole thigh gap thing which is genetic unless you starve yourself to an unhealthy weight.

There seems to be some issues going on that maybe you should focus on addressing first. Since you are going to university, you should be able to see about counseling there. Or maybe talk to your parents about it and see if they'll be able to find someone to talk with you.

gypsy_spirit · August 2014

I know it, of course, and I also think that weight loss is a long term process. But I need quick result just for now and then I will do everything slowly and step by step. I just wanna look good when I meet my future classmates, don't get me wrong.

why don't you just start doing it right now?

unless your future classmates are all armed with tape measures and scales, why does it matter?

even if they were, why would it still matter...?

edit: if you're really ready for everything, take all of the advice that tells you not to do some stupid crash diet to make some kind of first impression on people that aren't going to be able to visibly decide whether or not your waist is magically 1" or 2".. or.. gasp... 3" different.

I try to do something everyday. Please, don't think about me as a lazy person who just read articles and can't do even a single push up.
I could search for some extreme diets in the Internet, but I know that they won't work. I made this topic to get some info from real people with some experience.

Actually, I know definitely that they won't even care about it. But I feel uncomfortable in my own skin. I lost self confidence. I know that amount of fat doesn't determine me as a person, but I can't just leave the things the way they are.

Anyway, thanks for the answer! I will try to accept my body the way it is.

Loving yourself does not mean being complacent about your goals to look and feel your best. Keep training. No one is thinking that you are lazy at all. Training is the best way to boost your self confidence.

The most important thing to remember is to smile. You're young and beautiful. Starting a new year at college should be about meeting all kinds of great people, learning who you are & deciding what you want your life to look like. Eat healthy and keep training. Focus on all of that and on having a great year.

nutsnutsu · August 2014

I think you need to learn patience. In 10 days considering your weight now and the fact you are probably in a normal weight range you wont lose much. Don't give yourself arbitrary goals you may be far better off looking at exercise rather than weightloss to give you the 'look' you are after. That will also take some time and patience to. There are many people on the fitness boards who would be able to give great advice to you if you were to take that (the more sensible route)

Good luck

Thanks for advice! I agree with you. I have a lot of time to make flat tummy or so, but don't have enought patience. I just so obsessed with the idea of perfect body and this thing doesn't let me enjoy all the sides of my life. This really sucks.

nutsnutsu · August 2014

From your profile: "A long journey in order to learn to love my body and find peace with food. "

Reread your reason for being on MFP to get healthy. 10 days is not a lot of time and 10 pounds does not make that much difference. As others have said - start today. Eat well, train hard and keep going this time. If you do it the right way- you're going to look awesome when you start college.

Best of luck.

Thank you! I will do my best!

trogalicious · August 2014

I think you need to learn patience. In 10 days considering your weight now and the fact you are probably in a normal weight range you wont lose much. Don't give yourself arbitrary goals you may be far better off looking at exercise rather than weightloss to give you the 'look' you are after. That will also take some time and patience to. There are many people on the fitness boards who would be able to give great advice to you if you were to take that (the more sensible route)

Good luck

Thanks for advice! I agree with you. I have a lot of time to make flat tummy or so, but don't have enought patience. I just so obsessed with the idea of perfect body and this thing doesn't let me enjoy all the sides of my life. This really sucks.

there is no perfect body and you're trying to lose weight to get to some magical number that you think will allow you perfection.

this isn't a weight issue, and I would consider the option of finding someone to talk to. body dysmorphia and self image issues are legit.

If you get to the point where you're obsession over perfection, take the time and find someone that you can talk to about it.

nutsnutsu · August 2014

Your new classmates are going to be more interested in finding their way around campus, figuring out how their meal plans work, and finding campus jobs than they are going to be in your 10 extra pounds. Work on making healthy lifestyle choices like eating right and staying active rather than trying to impress them.

My words sounds kinda stupid, lol. But I think that the main problem is my self confidence. When I can't accept my body I can't talk to anyone without discomfort. Idk why.

PikaKnight · August 2014

I'm just going to leave this here:

http://myfitnesspal.desk.com/customer/portal/articles/1575987-eating-disorder-resources

ETA: Just to note - these resources tend to also give referrals for those who might be having BDD related issues as well.

nutsnutsu · August 2014

Hi, guys! I need some help.
My short story: I lost nearly 20 pounds in 8 months. I git flat stomach, thigh gap, etc. But this summer I went off track and gained a half of that weight. I don't look fat or so, but this extra fat on my waist, stomach and especially on thighs just pisses me off.
I'm trying to get back on track, I train hard (doing Insanity + Jillian Michaels Body Revolution), trying to eat healthy but slip and fail every time.
Now my weight is nearly 117lbs. I have 10 days until I go to the university and I need to lose some of this gained weight. The question is: is it possible to lose 1-2 inches in waist and especially thighs? I know that it's impossible to lose fat in particular area. But I want to look good and be closer to my best shape. What should I do for it? I'm ready to train like a beast (lol) but actually don't know how much I should work out without waist of time and how to eat: low calorie limit or what?
Thanks for your attention. Hope to seek some advice!

You mention that you're trying to eat healthy but slip and fail every time. I don't know what you consider eating healthy this time, but your post history suggests that in the past you've been undereating and trying to burn off everything you eat? You might want to take a step back and really focus on why you're having a hard time sticking to your diet. It's very common for people who push too hard or try to eat too little to have problems sticking to their routine. If this is going to be something long-term for you then it's a good idea to reevaluate your relationship with food and what's best for your body.

I used to eat nearly 1000kcals per day and didn't even know that I was undereating. I was dropping weight, so I thought I was going the right way. I got used to eat particular meals - cottage cheese, oatmeal, wholemeal bread, turkey ham, low-fat yoghurt, lots of veggies, turkey breast, tilapia, some fruits. When I try to calculate my meal plan for a day - I can't even get 1000kcals and just have no idea what to add.
I also gave up eating sweets and junk food at all, sometimes made 1 cheat day per week. I think this starvation is the main cause of present failures, unhealthy eating, binges, etc.

nutsnutsu · August 2014

Do your basic low carb diet....this gives a bonus loss of water weight at first. Any other kind of "fast" weight loss (as in very low calorie diet) are dangerous and promoting VLCD's here are against policy.

Then exercise (strength train)....this is great for inches. Inches lost look every bit as good as pounds. Just try to get in shape the best you can.

Just eat more protein? Ok. Weight training is not the problem. What do you think about body wraps? How does it affect the body?

trogalicious · August 2014

Do your basic low carb diet....this gives a bonus loss of water weight at first. Any other kind of "fast" weight loss (as in very low calorie diet) are dangerous and promoting VLCD's here are against policy.

Then exercise (strength train)....this is great for inches. Inches lost look every bit as good as pounds. Just try to get in shape the best you can.

Just eat more protein? Ok. Weight training is not the problem. What do you think about body wraps? How does it affect the body?

please, please pay attention to what the other folks are saying too.

from everything you're saying now (and previous posts) you really sound like you're teetering on the very edge of an eating disorder.

this isn't likely a weight issue. you just admitted that you have some serious self esteem issues.

a crash diet so you can feel better in front of people at college isn't going to be a fix. Please check out the link that Pika gave you up there.

kwantlen2051 · August 2014

Start now - healthy eating, exercise - the works. And make it a lifetime commitment. Whatever weight you lose before school starts, that's great! With very little to lose, I don't think it'll be too noticeable. Good luck!

nutsnutsu · August 2014

Hi, guys! I need some help.
My short story: I lost nearly 20 pounds in 8 months. I git flat stomach, thigh gap, etc. But this summer I went off track and gained a half of that weight. I don't look fat or so, but this extra fat on my waist, stomach and especially on thighs just pisses me off.
I'm trying to get back on track, I train hard (doing Insanity + Jillian Michaels Body Revolution), trying to eat healthy but slip and fail every time.
Now my weight is nearly 117lbs. I have 10 days until I go to the university and I need to lose some of this gained weight. The question is: is it possible to lose 1-2 inches in waist and especially thighs? I know that it's impossible to lose fat in particular area. But I want to look good and be closer to my best shape. What should I do for it? I'm ready to train like a beast (lol) but actually don't know how much I should work out without waist of time and how to eat: low calorie limit or what?
Thanks for your attention. Hope to seek some advice!

How tall are you?

161cm

So you are 5'3 trying to get to 107lbs? Can I ask why? I'm not sure I understand about this best shape stuff, especially the whole thigh gap thing which is genetic unless you starve yourself to an unhealthy weight.

There seems to be some issues going on that maybe you should focus on addressing first. Since you are going to university, you should be able to see about counseling there. Or maybe talk to your parents about it and see if they'll be able to find someone to talk with you.

Actually, I don't really care about weight. I just have written it for the whole info. If I look great - no matter how much my weight is, right? I just can't stand the fat that I can see and touch and it's just like ewww.
Parents say that I look more healthier and happier after gaining weight. They say that I shouldn't starve myself.

nutsnutsu · August 2014

I know it, of course, and I also think that weight loss is a long term process. But I need quick result just for now and then I will do everything slowly and step by step. I just wanna look good when I meet my future classmates, don't get me wrong.

why don't you just start doing it right now?

unless your future classmates are all armed with tape measures and scales, why does it matter?

even if they were, why would it still matter...?

edit: if you're really ready for everything, take all of the advice that tells you not to do some stupid crash diet to make some kind of first impression on people that aren't going to be able to visibly decide whether or not your waist is magically 1" or 2".. or.. gasp... 3" different.

I try to do something everyday. Please, don't think about me as a lazy person who just read articles and can't do even a single push up.
I could search for some extreme diets in the Internet, but I know that they won't work. I made this topic to get some info from real people with some experience.

Actually, I know definitely that they won't even care about it. But I feel uncomfortable in my own skin. I lost self confidence. I know that amount of fat doesn't determine me as a person, but I can't just leave the things the way they are.

Anyway, thanks for the answer! I will try to accept my body the way it is.

Loving yourself does not mean being complacent about your goals to look and feel your best. Keep training. No one is thinking that you are lazy at all. Training is the best way to boost your self confidence.

The most important thing to remember is to smile. You're young and beautiful. Starting a new year at college should be about meeting all kinds of great people, learning who you are & deciding what you want your life to look like. Eat healthy and keep training. Focus on all of that and on having a great year.

It sounds really inspirational. Thank you again!

fredriknetterman · August 2014

There is numerous of ways to lose a **** ton of weight in 1-2 weeks. But that will only help for the short duration. You will gain it all back when you get back an a healthy diet. And about the thigh gap thing. I'm a guy, when I look at a girl I don't go "Oh her thighs are touching/not touching" I'm more "There is a girl, she looks good", and I honestly think most guys are that way.

michikade · August 2014

I promise a 10 lb difference if done with crash dieting or wicked huge amounts of cardio isn't going to do a darn thing, and 10lbs in 10 days for someone who isn't morbidly obese is probably a pipe dream.

The body fluctuates upwards of 5lbs a day due to food intake and water -- that's why it won't be noticeable really.

The key is eating a bit more, particularly protein, and lift a bunch of heavy stuff. It won't be fast, but it will be healthy and you'll end up in the body you want (and be able to keep it).

If you crash dieted now you may drop a couple pounds but the chances of keeping it gone once you go back to "normal" are slim.

Not to mention that at 161cm, the goal weight of 107 is about 2lbs away from underweight - that's dangerous water you're treading.

nutsnutsu · August 2014

I think you need to learn patience. In 10 days considering your weight now and the fact you are probably in a normal weight range you wont lose much. Don't give yourself arbitrary goals you may be far better off looking at exercise rather than weightloss to give you the 'look' you are after. That will also take some time and patience to. There are many people on the fitness boards who would be able to give great advice to you if you were to take that (the more sensible route)

Good luck

Thanks for advice! I agree with you. I have a lot of time to make flat tummy or so, but don't have enought patience. I just so obsessed with the idea of perfect body and this thing doesn't let me enjoy all the sides of my life. This really sucks.

there is no perfect body and you're trying to lose weight to get to some magical number that you think will allow you perfection.

this isn't a weight issue, and I would consider the option of finding someone to talk to. body dysmorphia and self image issues are legit.

If you get to the point where you're obsession over perfection, take the time and find someone that you can talk to about it.

The thing I care about - only INCHES, not LBS. I say it again, no matter what your weight is if you look great. I didn't weight myself when I was losing weight in the beginning of the year, just measured everything. And then did it just for interest.

Need some results in 10 days - ready for everything!

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