Need some results in 10 days - ready for everything!

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  • kelseyhere
    kelseyhere Posts: 1,123 Member
    Rather than trying to lose 10 pounds in 10 days, focus on creating a new healthy lifestyle that you can maintain when you go back to school. Map out a schedule, plan your workouts, meals, and when you will go grocery shopping. If you will have roommates ask them about their eating habits and if they want to eat healthy with you. Create a good diet to keep your energy levels even for studying. Use exercise to help you feel energized for studying. You are about to make a big change in your life when you go off to school, and that can often be stressful which can lead to weight gain. Be ahead to the curve and your peers by starting with a healthy lifestyle. Most people don't start working out until they've been in college for a few years and they've gained weight from partying. Start with your healthy habits now and you will be able to maintain a nice figure all throughout college :)
  • Mikkimeow
    Mikkimeow Posts: 1,282 Member
    Here's some information that might help

    Log your food accurately and honestly. Go for 80% good choices the other 20% don't worry so much about. I eat lots of delicious food and have consistently lost. Keep it simple find a REASONABLE deficit:

    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

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1234699-logging-accurately-step-by-step-guide?hl=logging+step+guide

    Find an activity you enjoy doing - I found I love to ride my bike and lift heavy stuff :)

    Here are 2 more threads that will help take the time to read them:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1235566-so-you-re-new-here?hl=so+you're+new+here

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants
  • trogalicious
    trogalicious Posts: 4,584 Member
    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.
    okay, so you're obsessing over inches and tend to devalue yourself when you aren't within an inch range.

    it's the same issue, whether it's a scale or a tape measure.
  • rachlini
    rachlini Posts: 1 Member
    I never post on these boards, but I have 2 things that seem worth mentioning.

    1- I think you're stressed about starting school and displacing that by focusing on "needing" a thigh gap or flat stomach. Maybe you should get off MFP and instead start trying to make connections with people at your new school or get some closure in the relationships you're leaving behind.

    2- Keep talking about losing that amount, that quick while already in a healthy weight range and MFP will delete your account. Just a heads up. Although, maybe that would be good considering you have other stuff you need to focus on right now anyways.

    Either way, good luck.
  • nutsnutsu
    nutsnutsu Posts: 16
    It seems like you guys all think about me as about a dumb, seriously. How will you feel when you lost the body that you felt comfortable in? Yes, I got it not by the most healthy way, but I got it and had a chance to control my meals, save the form and eat normally without gaining weight. But I binged a lot and ruined nearly a half of hard work. How will you feel after it? I try to look forward and not to think about past but it's really hard to accept the fail. I lost self confidence. If I even could drop these damn inches in this short term - I just would feel better psychologically.
    All these replies really make me sad. I think soon people will hate me because of constant complaining about weight and fat.
  • Mikkimeow
    Mikkimeow Posts: 1,282 Member
    It seems like you guys all think about me as about a dumb, seriously. How will you feel when you lost the body that you felt comfortable in? Yes, I got it not by the most healthy way, but I got it and had a chance to control my meals, save the form and eat normally without gaining weight. But I binged a lot and ruined nearly a half of hard work. How will you feel after it? I try to look forward and not to think about past but it's really hard to accept the fail. I lost self confidence. If I even could drop these damn inches in this short term - I just would feel better psychologically.
    All these replies really make me sad. I think soon people will hate me because of constant complaining about weight and fat.

    OP, you did ask for our advice. We gave it to you. If you don't appreciate advice, maybe you are in the wrong place. No one here is going to tell you a way to lose weight extremely fast because we all know it is not the right way. Do some research, take it slow, and focus on your mindset about weight loss.
  • trogalicious
    trogalicious Posts: 4,584 Member
    It seems like you guys all think about me as about a dumb, seriously. How will you feel when you lost the body that you felt comfortable in? Yes, I got it not by the most healthy way, but I got it and had a chance to control my meals, save the form and eat normally without gaining weight. But I binged a lot and ruined nearly a half of hard work. How will you feel after it? I try to look forward and not to think about past but it's really hard to accept the fail. I lost self confidence. If I even could drop these damn inches in this short term - I just would feel better psychologically.
    All these replies really make me sad. I think soon people will hate me because of constant complaining about weight and fat.

    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.

    If you want to feel better psychologically, then seek psychological help. You're associating success and beauty, and it sounds like self worth too... on a tape measure.

    you deserve better. Please, seek the help you need while you're still cognizant of these issues.

    You've already admitted to crash diets, binging, and effectively starving yourself to reach some form of perfection.
  • SLLRunner
    SLLRunner Posts: 12,942 Member
    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!
    Your goal is totally, utterly, and ridiculously unrealistic. Losing 10 pounds in 8 months is slower and more sustainable.

    By the way, it sounds like you do have some serious body image issues. Please listen yo those of us, including me, who advise you to seek help.
  • Eaglesfanintn
    Eaglesfanintn Posts: 813 Member
    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!

    This is kind of what I was going to say. College for me was a tough time - well, let's say it was a good time, but a tough time when it came to good habits. Maybe take the next 10 days to focus on doing the right things and start to form habits that you can take back to school with you.
  • Cheyenelikewyoming
    Cheyenelikewyoming Posts: 52 Member
    If you're going to college, everyone is going to have the struggle with weight anyway. Late night studying, snacks, eating out, ordering pizza. Don't pressure yourself to lose that much in just a little time. Focus on gaining some healthy habits now, and take them with you. When you get there, share your goals with your new friends and find a work out buddy!
  • BombshellPhoenix
    BombshellPhoenix Posts: 1,693 Member
    It seems like you guys all think about me as about a dumb, seriously. How will you feel when you lost the body that you felt comfortable in? Yes, I got it not by the most healthy way, but I got it and had a chance to control my meals, save the form and eat normally without gaining weight. But I binged a lot and ruined nearly a half of hard work. How will you feel after it? I try to look forward and not to think about past but it's really hard to accept the fail. I lost self confidence. If I even could drop these damn inches in this short term - I just would feel better psychologically.
    All these replies really make me sad. I think soon people will hate me because of constant complaining about weight and fat.

    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.

    If you want to feel better psychologically, then seek psychological help. You're associating success and beauty, and it sounds like self worth too... on a tape measure.

    you deserve better. Please, seek the help you need while you're still cognizant of these issues.

    You've already admitted to crash diets, binging, and effectively starving yourself to reach some form of perfection.

    ^this

    OP, no one thinks you're dumb. You're just exhibiting some ED behaviors and anyone who cares anything for you is willing to tell you to seek help, dig deeper inside yourself, and get a better, healthy mindset to this.

    Really wish you all the best♡

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