Need to lose weight quickly.

Arianemarie123
Arianemarie123 Posts: 42 Member
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Hey all,

My cousin's wedding is October 18th and I want to lose a considerable amount of weight beforehand. I need to lose weight anyway, but I want to look decent for her special day. So, my deadline is rapidly approaching. Are there any safe ways to lose weight quickly? Any tips would be great! Thank you(:
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  • _Zardoz_
    _Zardoz_ Posts: 3,987 Member
    Time travel
  • giggitygoo
    giggitygoo Posts: 1,978 Member
    Let's say you lose 2 pounds a week by October, that could very well be 10-12 pounds, and a great start to a lifelong change.

    Any more than that I would consider a crash diet, and will do more harm than good in the long run. My honest to goodness tip is to just start on the right track and stay there. You don't need a "head start" with an extreme plan or the like.

    Best of luck!

    Here's a great read: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants
  • LAT1963
    LAT1963 Posts: 1,375 Member
    Liposuction.

    You're starting a bit late for an October wedding.
  • AliceDark
    AliceDark Posts: 3,886 Member
    Quickly = 2 pounds per week, and only if you have a significant amount of weight to lose. Track everything you eat, get a food scale so you are being as accurate as possible with your intake, and be patient, because it can take a few weeks for any losses to show up. Good luck!
  • RWilliams_Fit
    RWilliams_Fit Posts: 81 Member
    eat clean

    lift heavy

    intense cardio

    tons of water

    and even with that you wont lose a crazy amount... but a great start.

    good luck
  • Janicebrown77
    Janicebrown77 Posts: 18 Member
    There is no easy route, but if you start today at least you'll make a dent! I always wanted the easy way and expected it to happen tomorrow, but that's why I failed, you'll be surprised what you can achieve in 8-10 weeks but it takes you being honest and consistent, this is probably the best place to be on every day recording your food and exercise motivates you alone never mind the amount of ppl who have succeeded and can help and advise you on the way.

    Good luck :)

    If I can do anything please just ask
  • 6ftamazon
    6ftamazon Posts: 340 Member
    Without trying to be rude, maybe you should've thought of this a bit sooner. Weight loss hardly ever happens quickly (you didn't gain it all in a month). I mean, you could lose 10-20 lbs by then if you're really strict, but there's no guarantee. Just eat a calorie deficit, and maybe start a weight lifting and cardio program.
  • Chibukalu908
    Chibukalu908 Posts: 212
    Eat nothing but cucumbers and drink allot of water
  • Arianemarie123
    Arianemarie123 Posts: 42 Member
    She was just proposed to last week, they're rushing. But thanks for the advice.
  • tabicatinthehat
    tabicatinthehat Posts: 329 Member
    Amputation?

    Ehehehe
  • tabicatinthehat
    tabicatinthehat Posts: 329 Member
    You're not hoping to lose 190 lbs by October are you? What would you consider a legit goal?
  • AliceDark
    AliceDark Posts: 3,886 Member
    She was just proposed to last week, they're rushing. But thanks for the advice.
    Fair enough. What are your current stats (height, weight, age)?
  • ukaryote
    ukaryote Posts: 860 Member
    Please don't worry about dropping just for the event. Do it for yourself. If you have some success you can crow about it at the event, and tell them you are continuing on the path. Your joy about her wedding and confidence in any progress you make will do wonders for your appearance. It's all in the attitude.

    2 lbs per week is a considerable drop. That requires a daily deficit of 1000 calories, which is a big change in eating habits for anyone.

    I'm guessing your starting point is at least 300 lbs since your ticker has a target loss of 190 lbs. Unless I read it wrong. IMO, anyone at that level should consult with a doctor before going nuts on dieting. I''m definitely not prying and don't want to know - the doc and you can discuss any other issues that should be considered.
  • MinimalistShoeAddict
    MinimalistShoeAddict Posts: 1,946 Member
    The fastest way to see the scale number drop is to flip the scale switch from "lb" to "kg"

    If you are looking for real advice instead of tricks, just consume fewer calories than your TDEE like everyone else who is losing weight.
  • nxd10
    nxd10 Posts: 4,570 Member
    Don't lose weight for the wedding, but it is a great excuse to start.

    1) To LOOK good at the wedding, exercise. Do water aerobics, which is really easy on your body if you're heavy (and everyone). Make your arms look buff. It takes off way more inches than it does weight, but it's good for you, and a great way to feel good, look good, and burn calories.

    2) Buy flattering clothes. Really.

    3) I read an NIMH study last year comparing weight loss methods. By far and away the FASTEST way to lose weight in a healthy was was Atkins. Very low carbs, then building them up. If you go that route, READ THE BOOK. Don't just guess or go on hearsay. It is not a long term, forever thing, but it will rapidly dump pounds. That will get you started. Then you can start adding carbs back in (which the whole Atkins plan does) and work on long term weight loss.

    BTW, MFP will really help you log and keep track of it all.
  • Calliope610
    Calliope610 Posts: 3,783 Member
    Just an observation.


    You joined MFP 18+months ago. Had you started back then with a moderate caloric deficit with a diet of healthy and nutritious foods and added some moderate cardio exercise and strength training program, you could have most probably lost about 2lbs/wk in a healthy, sustainable manner. You could be about about 140lbs into your goal of 190lbs lost.

    ETA: Moral of the story: Start now, be patient, work hard and in 18months, you could be very close to your goal weight (and definitely healthier and more fit). Or continue doing what you have been doing for the last 18months, and in January 2016, you will still be trying to figure out how to lose weight quickly. The ball is in your court now. Actually, it always has been.
  • nxd10
    nxd10 Posts: 4,570 Member
    Just an observation.


    You joined MFP 18+months ago. Had you started back then with a moderate caloric deficit with a diet of healthy and nutritious foods and added some moderate cardio exercise and strength training program, you could have most probably lost about 2lbs/wk in a healthy, sustainable manner. You could be about about 140lbs into your goal of 190lbs lost.

    Which means starting now for whatever reason is a good idea.
  • bybyadipocytes
    bybyadipocytes Posts: 51 Member
    cut out grains, sugar, starchy stuff and most (not all, have 2 servings per day) fruit……Eat veggies in place of the grains and don't worry about eating some fat. try coconut oil.

    then lift heavy weights

    try kettle bell

    run

    you'll lose water weight fast from less carbs and then it will steady out- but I feel very good and have totally sculpted myself with a 'paleo' style of eating. Check it out, especially if you have intense carb and sugar cravings.
  • sympha01
    sympha01 Posts: 942 Member
    Anything that "works fast" will, at best, make you lose pounds of stuff OTHER THAN FAT. A lot of the crazy advice you're seeing in this thread is stuff that will make the scale tell you you've "lost weight," but won't be particularly helpful in losing body fat. Things like concoctions to make you poop more (great -- lose weight from the inside of your intestines. INTESTINAL BULK IS NOT YOUR PROBLEM if you have significant amount of weight to lose), or drinking more water than you really need to stay hydrated to keep your electrolytes low and reduce your body's ability to hold (harmless) water weight.

    Lose body fat by maintaining a reasonable caloric deficit through whatever combination of diet and exercise makes you happy, and unless you're super obese, that means dropping up to 2 lbs a week. (If you ARE super obese -- I was, for what it's worth -- it would be more like maybe up to 3 lbs a week for a while).
  • 777Gemma888
    777Gemma888 Posts: 9,578 Member
    Let's say you lose 2 pounds a week by October, that could very well be 10-12 pounds, and a great start to a lifelong change.

    Any more than that I would consider a crash diet, and will do more harm than good in the long run. My honest to goodness tip is to just start on the right track and stay there. You don't need a "head start" with an extreme plan or the like.

    Best of luck!

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


    ^This and think about a heavy duty body shaping undergarment, like this one for example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8xwkFp9n8g
  • TrailNurse
    TrailNurse Posts: 359 Member
    I need to lose 50 lbs by next week.....yea, don't we all!
  • mxmkenney
    mxmkenney Posts: 486 Member
    Sorry, but you are not going to lose more than 10 -15 pounds by October (if you are doing it the right way - and by right way I mean healthy way). Eat at a 500 to 1000 calorie deficit and work out. 10 or 15 pound down in 6 weeks is a great start in the right direction. Defiitely use this as a mini goal in your weight-loss journey! Good luck.
  • badcemom
    badcemom Posts: 50
    You can definitely lose at least 10 pounds per month in the first few months you are working on it. What worked for me in the beginning was setting my goal to losing 2 lbs per week, tracking my food VERY carefully, and exercising every day. If you find something you enjoy (for me, it's Zumba), it won't seem like work. Don't trust MFP's calorie burn estimates (my HRM often shows as little as half of what MFP says), and don't eat back all your calories (some is fine). Good luck!
  • VeggieKidMandy
    VeggieKidMandy Posts: 575 Member
    we all have those OMG moment where we think we need to lose weight as quickly as possible for that special event, but in truth, there is no quick fix aside from maybe eating clean , drinking LOTS of water and doing HIIT. Even if you dont lose a considerable amount before October, you will feel much much better.
  • WombatHat42
    WombatHat42 Posts: 192 Member
    Best way is cardio with some weight training and following 100% your calorie goals. If you burn(through calorie deficit or exercise) 1000 calories a day(from your iifym you should lose about 2lbs a week. By October 18th(which is roughly my goal date for about 30lbs lost.) you should be able to drop around 12-24 lbs of fat(you may add some as muscle but muscle looks good)

    If you are just a few lbs from your goal and its a week or two a way, you can do what some wrestlers do the week or so before their weigh ins/matches(and bodybuilders) and do a cut diet to get rid of the extra. However, that is not guaranteed and not the best way so it is better to work really hard now and get ahead of the weekly goal so you meet your goal ahead of time.
  • Ainevethe
    Ainevethe Posts: 209 Member
    Eat clean.
    Lift weights.
    Walk more than ride. (increase activity)
    De-stress.
    get a killer dress complete with heavy duty body shaper if you want to go that route. (Rock what ya got! )
    Know that for a month you made a great start and did it sustainably. Solid foundation done! You could be 8-12 pounds down by then potentially. And will feel much better for it. =)
  • Holla4mom
    Holla4mom Posts: 587 Member
    I know you may feel self-conscious about your weight and want to look "good" for the wedding, but please don't do anything that will hurt you in the long run, like crash dieting , only to gain it all back after the wedding.

    For the wedding, start looking for a slimming outfit and I agree about the shapewear. It can do wonders. Plan for a makeover, new hair do.

    Read the "stickies" on the site that tell you how to get started.

    When you show up at that wedding, 10-15 pounds lighter, with a stronger body from strength training, a better posture, and elongated look from Yoga, and a bounce in your step from Cardio, you will look (and feel) great!
  • lijepa1979
    lijepa1979 Posts: 16 Member
    You can lose weight quickly, and by doing that, you will probably gain it all back and then some. Honestly, the best way to do lose weight, if you want to keep it off is to do it slow and steady. Make lifestyle changes that you can permanently commit to. If you starve yourself or do a fad diet, you will only hurt yourself in the end, fall flat and be exhausted and hungry.
  • matthawthorneisamyth
    matthawthorneisamyth Posts: 196 Member
    You could always get hooked on meth.
  • Serah87
    Serah87 Posts: 5,481 Member
    Slow and steady is the way to go........read the links!!!! :flowerforyou:

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