how do I lose 5 pounds a week??

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  • faithikins
    faithikins Posts: 679 Member
    Why not just amputate an arm? You might have less long-term effects that way. :tongue:
    :laugh: Best advice in this thread - DO WHAT IT TAKES TO WIIINNN. Take off a leg even.
  • becca32887
    becca32887 Posts: 14
    Check out at home workouts on youtube.com
    THis is definitly and unhealthy way to lose the weight but I understand what you are saying and trying to do. But remember your health is important!!
    I do at home workouts with a little 17month old in the room.....it works great!!

    Good luck but its safer to maybe shoot for 2 pounds a week at the most!!!

    :)
  • Skolls081102
    Skolls081102 Posts: 184
    That poster did not attack you, they merely stated a simple fact.

    You were 300lb - she is not.

    You are a man - she is not.

    You can't really have a problem with that.

    Read what I quoted. I have no problem with them stating that I was 300 pounds (because I was..fact). . The "really, REALLY gullible" part is where I took issue. There was no reason, or justification to throw that comment into the post.

    And as I stated in the beginning- each person is different. That's why I said I knew I had alot to lose so it was easy for me to lose 5 pounds a week. No one here knows the absolute true condition she is in. So maybe 5 pounds is, or is not a realistic healthy weight loss. But for everyone to automattically say "it's unhealthy, your body will get too stressed, you're setting yourself up for a heart attack" is over the top and bad advice. The more appropriate response would have been..."5 pounds a week for most people is too large a weight loss. I would suggest that you consult with your physician and see what a medical professional reccomends". Seeing as how most of us on here don't fall into the "medical professional" category for any one to say definitivley that it is unhealthy is just plain wrong.
  • Lisa__Michelle
    Lisa__Michelle Posts: 845 Member
    If you lose that much a week you will most likely end up with A LOT of loose flabby skin. That is another plus to losing weight slowly, your skin gets time to adjust.
  • scagneti
    scagneti Posts: 707 Member
    That poster did not attack you, they merely stated a simple fact.

    You were 300lb - she is not.

    You are a man - she is not.

    You can't really have a problem with that.

    Read what I quoted. I have no problem with them stating that I was 300 pounds (because I was..fact). . The "really, REALLY gullible" part is where I took issue. There was no reason, or justification to throw that comment into the post.

    And as I stated in the beginning- each person is different. That's why I said I knew I had alot to lose so it was easy for me to lose 5 pounds a week. No one here knows the absolute true condition she is in. So maybe 5 pounds is, or is not a realistic healthy weight loss. But for everyone to automattically say "it's unhealthy, your body will get too stressed, you're setting yourself up for a heart attack" is over the top and bad advice. The more appropriate response would have been..."5 pounds a week for most people is too large a weight loss. I would suggest that you consult with your physician and see what a medical professional reccomends". Seeing as how most of us on here don't fall into the "medical professional" category for any one to say definitivley that it is unhealthy is just plain wrong.

    You based your advice to her ON A TV SHOW that has many many people stating that it's a load of hooey with false weigh-ins, multiple weeks between weigh-ins (despite the show eluding to the fact that it's only been a week), encouraged dehydration before the big finale to make the numbers appear bigger and treating the contestants like they're circus animals because of their weight.

    If you don't want to be called guillible, don't believe everything you see on a tv show.
  • Skolls081102
    Skolls081102 Posts: 184
    Again??? Seriously??? There needs to be name calling among adults? Sad...so sad. I am not gullible, stupid or whatever else you'd like to call me. If it makes you feel better a s a human being to name call, that's your choice (and I feel bad for you).

    And as this conversation is completley irrelevant to what the OP asked...I feel no need to continue down this path.

    As I have stated before, each person is different. What is good for one is not good for all. 5 pounds can be done....is it healthy or not? I HAVE NO IDEA....I AM NOT A DOCTOR!!! Talk to a PHYSICIAN that is trained and certified to make that decision for YOU. Not for me, not for the poster that needs to call me gullible, not for anyone else in the entire MFP community. It's what your physicain says is right for you. If your physician tells you its dangerous and you decide to do it anyway...that would be unhealthy and a risk to you. But for anyone here to make that judgement with no medical or physical information is useless to you. Go talk to your Doctor and get a medical opinion.
  • deasourus
    deasourus Posts: 16
    what do you mean the 30 day shred isn't enough! O_O It's done wonders for me. To each his own, but realistically it just isn't healthy to loose that much weight in such a short amount of time. If you do manage this, most likely it will back fire on you and you'll gain weight. If you desire longer term results just do it the healthy way. I doubt your family will judge you if you don't win the contest.
  • angelarose12
    angelarose12 Posts: 17
    Thanks for all the comments. Good, bad and rude. Like I said... I know it's not recommended. I was simply wondering. Hey, maybe I was even secretly hoping for someone to suggest some kind of miracle workout. But we all know it doesn't work that way. I was expecting there to be a few smart *kitten* comments like the arm and leg ones. That's what comes with posting on a message board.

    To those of you that have actually gave me some positive feedback with the pros and cons thanks. And thanks to the few that have left me some informative messages.

    I will just continue what I am doing already, increase my workout sessions. Eat what I should be eating. And hope for the best results. FYI- I have made this a lifestyle change already. This isn't a short term thing. The money is definitely giving me motivation since I am currently laid off, in debt and just want some cash.

    Wish me luck!
  • NCisME
    NCisME Posts: 41 Member
    1 lb = 3500 calories
    5lbs = 17500 calories


    **1500 - 2000 calories per lb of muscle
    **0 calories in a lb of water

    Below is a response I read elsewhere when someone asked how to lose 10lbs/wk:

    "Most people who lose like 10 pounds in one week are mostly losing water and muscle. It is very difficult to lose 5 pounds of fat in one week. Your body would need to burn off 17500 more calories that you eat. That would literally mean you would not have to eat at all. But if you wanted to lose 10 pounds of water and muslce...you would only need to burn off about 7500 more calories than you eat (assuming 5 pounds muscle, 5 pounds water) which is possible. Granted you will gain the weight right back...but most people who lose 10 pounds in one week do gain the weight right back."
  • NCisME
    NCisME Posts: 41 Member
    I believe it's understood also that ppl who lose weight gradually are more apt to keep the weight off.
    I also know that it gets harder to lose weight - meaning the weight comes off slower - as your weight lessens.

    I think that's the miscommunication listed in posts above (or not).

    Anyways....If it's really a concern, I would consult with a Physician and see what they say.

    I doubt they say to shoot for 5lbs. Now if that's how your body reacts sometimes , then thats how your body reacts.

    And scene.
  • bodybyrick
    bodybyrick Posts: 17
    One thing I have learned in my 49 years as a fit person is that focusing on "Weight" is not a good guage of
    how you're doing on your fitness journey. Your weight can varie depending on what time of day, your hormone
    state, what you have eaten, how much salt, etc etc. Muscle is roughly 20% more dense than fat so it is conceivable
    and in fact probable that you can lose fat while gaining weight. And unless I'm mistaken, the major goal for
    most fitness programs includes losing fat to some degree...Yes???
    So, if not the scale then how do I guage my progress? Well, taking pictures every couple weeks is good;
    watch how your close feel; listen to feedback from the people in your life and, probably the best method,
    use a measuring tape.
    Hope this helps.
    Send me a message or Friend request any time.
    In Health,
    Rick
  • mygirl15
    mygirl15 Posts: 16
    Everyone is probaly going to respond how bad this is. But it works for me and im never hungry. I work out 2 hours a day (lifting, abs, and eliptical with light running) and eat something light for breakfast like fruit ( i cant have dairy but i would suggest yougert....) a CHICKEN ceaser salad (you need to make sure you have protein!!) for lunch and dinner. Drink plenty of water, I treat myself to a diet coke at dinner if i had a good workout....good reward for me since i crave it all the time!!! Ive been doing this for 2 weeks...the first week I lost 16 pounds! (I am quite large tho and have 100 pounds to lose so if you dont have much to lose dont expect a drastic change but i think you will lose 5 easily if you stick to the plan!
  • MMK72
    MMK72 Posts: 35 Member
    Hey there,

    If you want to win the challenge cut to a low salt diet the week before the weigh in.
    (follow the salt guide on MFP - don't go too low or you'll end up with seizures and cerebral oedema in ICU and maybe dying)
    you will lose a lot of water if you started out on a high salt diet.

    All you'll lose is water weight but you'll pee it all out for the weigh in!

    You'll gain it all back when you go to your regular salt intake.

    Spend some time in a sauna morning of - like jockeys or fighters weighing in.

    Don't forget to drink water up afterwards though if you're too dehydrated you're at risk of kidney failure.

    Or maybe just let someone else win if that sounds too risky for you. How much money is it??

    But I think it's great that you're family is trying to do this - everyone improving their health together and changing the culture of your family. Just don't go too silly and don't forget to keep at it once the challenge is over and maintain!
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