Need help quick
tannernavy1991
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so I'm about to do my military fitness test in a few weeks and I'm over my weight. I need to lose approximately 20 lbs but everything I've tried has led to no results. Can anyone give me any suggestions so I don't end up getting kicked out.
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Can you reschedule?0
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And start eating less than you burn in the meantime0
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drink water only, dont eat, do 100 push ups every 5 minutes-2
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You can't safely lose 20 pounds in a few weeks.0
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There's no possible way for me to reschedule. Been trying to lose for about 2 months now with little to no results. I either have to make 141 lbs or have my bmi meet 32%0
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tannernavy1991 wrote: »There's no possible way for me to reschedule. Been trying to lose for about 2 months now with little to no results. I either have to make 141 lbs or have my bmi meet 32%
I suggest getting rid of that idea. You can't lose 20 pounds in two weeks. With all due respect, it would have been possible to lose the weight had you started dieting months ago.
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Then why not take the test the next time it comes around?tannernavy1991 wrote: »There's no possible way for me to reschedule. Been trying to lose for about 2 months now with little to no results. I either have to make 141 lbs or have my bmi meet 32%
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If you haven't been losing, you haven't been in a calorie deficit. Use a food scale. Weigh everything. Work out, cardio and lifting. Cardio to lose weight, weights to make sure that you retain as much muscle mass as you can, to improve your BF number. Do your best, and at the end of the day, it is what it is.0
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I really like the advice people are giving on here. You can't lose that much weight that fast it would be very unhealthy. And then you would gain it back immediately. I do great by just counting my calories and putting in some small amount of cardio everyday! If u can start eating healthy salads and soups, fruits and vegetables. Your a man and u will get hungry all day, but if you stay away from processed food and just make healthy meals you'd be amazed at how fast you can lose weight. But two weeks isn't enough time. I'd say a month by my own experience. I don't think 5 lbs a week is a bad thing.0
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mydestinyunfolds22 wrote: »I really like the advice people are giving on here. You can't lose that much weight that fast it would be very unhealthy. And then you would gain it back immediately. I do great by just counting my calories and putting in some small amount of cardio everyday! If u can start eating healthy salads and soups, fruits and vegetables. Your a man and u will get hungry all day, but if you stay away from processed food and just make healthy meals you'd be amazed at how fast you can lose weight. But two weeks isn't enough time. I'd say a month by my own experience. I don't think 5 lbs a week is a bad thing.
"Processed foods" and "healthy meals" have nothing to do with creating a calorie deficit, which is the only thing that would enable weight loss. I have no idea what being a man has to do with hunger -- I was under the impression that hunger was something that happened to both men and women.
As far as your experience losing twenty pounds in a mouth . . . well, I don't know. Maybe you did. But that's an unrealistic goal for people who aren't starting out extremely obese.0 -
mydestinyunfolds22 wrote: »I really like the advice people are giving on here. You can't lose that much weight that fast it would be very unhealthy. And then you would gain it back immediately. I do great by just counting my calories and putting in some small amount of cardio everyday! If u can start eating healthy salads and soups, fruits and vegetables. Your a man and u will get hungry all day, but if you stay away from processed food and just make healthy meals you'd be amazed at how fast you can lose weight. But two weeks isn't enough time. I'd say a month by my own experience. I don't think 5 lbs a week is a bad thing.
Actually with so little to lose, 5 pounds a week is way too high. that is a 2500 calorie per day deficit. There is no way that is sustainable even in the short term, and the health consequences would be severe. No way would you be able to pass any sort of physical fitness tests.
Also, don't worry about soups and salads except to keep your calories low... make sure you are getting enough lean protein to protect your muscle mass.0 -
By the way, the OP's profile says it is a female.0
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I have 5 weeks to lose it, not 2. And I've been working at it for a couple months with very limited results. Kinda figured I'd get some kind of actually advise to get close to what I need at the very least. That doesn't seem to be here. I don't have a choice. It's make weight or get kicked out of the military and lose the career I've busted my *kitten* to build. I'm short with my genes working against me. This is my struggle. And I refuse to let it beat me.0
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nesian_twin wrote: »drink water only, dont eat, do 100 push ups every 5 minutes
That doesn't sound like it leads to effective or safe weight loss . . . just saying.
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Then why not take the test the next time it comes around?tannernavy1991 wrote: »There's no possible way for me to reschedule. Been trying to lose for about 2 months now with little to no results. I either have to make 141 lbs or have my bmi meet 32%
I agree with trying to take the test later if you can.
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tannernavy1991 wrote: »I have 5 weeks to lose it, not 2. And I've been working at it for a couple months with very limited results. Kinda figured I'd get some kind of actually advise to get close to what I need at the very least. That doesn't seem to be here. I don't have a choice. It's make weight or get kicked out of the military and lose the career I've busted my *kitten* to build. I'm short with my genes working against me. This is my struggle. And I refuse to let it beat me.
Are you currently logging your calories and creating a deficit?0 -
tannernavy1991 wrote: »I have 5 weeks to lose it, not 2. And I've been working at it for a couple months with very limited results. Kinda figured I'd get some kind of actually advise to get close to what I need at the very least. That doesn't seem to be here. I don't have a choice. It's make weight or get kicked out of the military and lose the career I've busted my *kitten* to build. I'm short with my genes working against me. This is my struggle. And I refuse to let it beat me.
In your OP you said a few weeks, not 5. I would consider a few to be 3, sorry, I could have asked for clarification though.
However, you say that you haven't gotten any advice, but I stand by what I posted:
and this:If you haven't been losing, you haven't been in a calorie deficit. Use a food scale. Weigh everything. Work out, cardio and lifting. Cardio to lose weight, weights to make sure that you retain as much muscle mass as you can, to improve your BF number. Do your best, and at the end of the day, it is what it is.make sure you are getting enough lean protein to protect your muscle mass.
Seriously. If you do this, I see no reason you can't average 1.5 pounds or potentially a bit more, over the next 5 weeks while retaining as much muscle mass as possible while losing.0 -
XC_Guitar17 wrote: »nesian_twin wrote: »drink water only, dont eat, do 100 push ups every 5 minutes
That doesn't sound like it leads to effective or safe weight loss . . . just saying.
Pretty sure it was a joke
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blankiefinder wrote: »If you haven't been losing, you haven't been in a calorie deficit. Use a food scale. Weigh everything. Work out, cardio and lifting. Cardio to lose weight, weights to make sure that you retain as much muscle mass as you can, to improve your BF number. Do your best, and at the end of the day, it is what it is.
This. 5 weeks - get your diary in check asap. Log every single thing you put in your mouth. Weigh all solids - use measuring cups for all liquids. Probably not going to lose 4 lbs a week but it will get you somewhere...
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tannernavy1991 wrote: »I have 5 weeks to lose it, not 2. And I've been working at it for a couple months with very limited results. Kinda figured I'd get some kind of actually advise to get close to what I need at the very least. That doesn't seem to be here. I don't have a choice. It's make weight or get kicked out of the military and lose the career I've busted my *kitten* to build. I'm short with my genes working against me. This is my struggle. And I refuse to let it beat me.
Enter your stats into mfp's calculator and eat what it suggests to lose weight, and weigh and measure ever morsel and log diligently and honestly. Or work out your tdee and minus 20% or more if you can. Lastly prepare to suffer and be hungry a lot for the next 5 weeks. You could also check out those VLCD shakes.
The only way you're going to lose this weight quickly is to eat at a large deficit and work your butt off. If not losing the weight is going to end your career then you have no choice but to take extreme measures
maybe next time don't leave it till the last minute
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tannernavy1991 wrote: »I have 5 weeks to lose it, not 2. And I've been working at it for a couple months with very limited results. Kinda figured I'd get some kind of actually advise to get close to what I need at the very least. That doesn't seem to be here. I don't have a choice. It's make weight or get kicked out of the military and lose the career I've busted my *kitten* to build. I'm short with my genes working against me. This is my struggle. And I refuse to let it beat me.
Still no way. For 20 pounds, it's a half pound a week, and it doesn't just roll off.0 -
christinev297 wrote: »tannernavy1991 wrote: »I have 5 weeks to lose it, not 2. And I've been working at it for a couple months with very limited results. Kinda figured I'd get some kind of actually advise to get close to what I need at the very least. That doesn't seem to be here. I don't have a choice. It's make weight or get kicked out of the military and lose the career I've busted my *kitten* to build. I'm short with my genes working against me. This is my struggle. And I refuse to let it beat me.
Enter your stats into mfp's calculator and eat what it suggests to lose weight, and weigh and measure ever morsel and log diligently and honestly. Or work out your tdee and minus 20% or more if you can. Lastly prepare to suffer and be hungry a lot for the next 5 weeks. You could also check out those VLCD shakes.
The only way you're going to lose this weight quickly is to eat at a large deficit and work your butt off. If not losing the weight is going to end your career then you have no choice but to take extreme measures
maybe next time don't leave it till the last minute
This is not good advice.0 -
christinev297 wrote: »tannernavy1991 wrote: »I have 5 weeks to lose it, not 2. And I've been working at it for a couple months with very limited results. Kinda figured I'd get some kind of actually advise to get close to what I need at the very least. That doesn't seem to be here. I don't have a choice. It's make weight or get kicked out of the military and lose the career I've busted my *kitten* to build. I'm short with my genes working against me. This is my struggle. And I refuse to let it beat me.
Enter your stats into mfp's calculator and eat what it suggests to lose weight, and weigh and measure ever morsel and log diligently and honestly. Or work out your tdee and minus 20% or more if you can. Lastly prepare to suffer and be hungry a lot for the next 5 weeks. You could also check out those VLCD shakes.
The only way you're going to lose this weight quickly is to eat at a large deficit and work your butt off. If not losing the weight is going to end your career then you have no choice but to take extreme measures
maybe next time don't leave it till the last minute
This is not good advice.
I'm aware of that. But OP has no choice. It's either lose the weight or lose her career... I'd be freaking out right now too if I was her!!
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christinev297 wrote: »christinev297 wrote: »tannernavy1991 wrote: »I have 5 weeks to lose it, not 2. And I've been working at it for a couple months with very limited results. Kinda figured I'd get some kind of actually advise to get close to what I need at the very least. That doesn't seem to be here. I don't have a choice. It's make weight or get kicked out of the military and lose the career I've busted my *kitten* to build. I'm short with my genes working against me. This is my struggle. And I refuse to let it beat me.
Enter your stats into mfp's calculator and eat what it suggests to lose weight, and weigh and measure ever morsel and log diligently and honestly. Or work out your tdee and minus 20% or more if you can. Lastly prepare to suffer and be hungry a lot for the next 5 weeks. You could also check out those VLCD shakes.
The only way you're going to lose this weight quickly is to eat at a large deficit and work your butt off. If not losing the weight is going to end your career then you have no choice but to take extreme measures
maybe next time don't leave it till the last minute
This is not good advice.
I'm aware of that. But OP has no choice. It's either lose the weight or lose her career... I'd be freaking out right now too if I was her!!
Yes, but if she doesn't maintain enough strength to pass the physical tests, it won't matter if she fails the weight test![:\](https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/resources/emoji/confused.png ":\")
I think she needs to find a middle ground. Somewhere between the .5 / wk and the 4/wk. 2 pounds a week with 20 pounds to lose would be aggressive, but short term, do-able, without sacrificing her physical fitness if she does it right. (Protein, cardio, and strength training!) If you lose 20 pounds just by crash dieting, a lot of it will be muscle, which will hurt your BF ratio.0 -
If you are currently military how have you managed to get so out of shape?
Perhaps you could drop 10-15lbs in 5 weeks if you make a 1000-1500 calorie defecit daily and then dehydrate ...but it is not a healthy approach and might impair your fitness enough to get you kicked out anyway
Good luck0 -
blankiefinder wrote: »XC_Guitar17 wrote: »nesian_twin wrote: »drink water only, dont eat, do 100 push ups every 5 minutes
That doesn't sound like it leads to effective or safe weight loss . . . just saying.
Pretty sure it was a joke
Oh. Whoops. If I'm not talking to someone face to face it's hard for me to tell, haha.
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blankiefinder wrote: »christinev297 wrote: »christinev297 wrote: »tannernavy1991 wrote: »I have 5 weeks to lose it, not 2. And I've been working at it for a couple months with very limited results. Kinda figured I'd get some kind of actually advise to get close to what I need at the very least. That doesn't seem to be here. I don't have a choice. It's make weight or get kicked out of the military and lose the career I've busted my *kitten* to build. I'm short with my genes working against me. This is my struggle. And I refuse to let it beat me.
Enter your stats into mfp's calculator and eat what it suggests to lose weight, and weigh and measure ever morsel and log diligently and honestly. Or work out your tdee and minus 20% or more if you can. Lastly prepare to suffer and be hungry a lot for the next 5 weeks. You could also check out those VLCD shakes.
The only way you're going to lose this weight quickly is to eat at a large deficit and work your butt off. If not losing the weight is going to end your career then you have no choice but to take extreme measures
maybe next time don't leave it till the last minute
This is not good advice.
I'm aware of that. But OP has no choice. It's either lose the weight or lose her career... I'd be freaking out right now too if I was her!!
Yes, but if she doesn't maintain enough strength to pass the physical tests, it won't matter if she fails the weight test
I think she needs to find a middle ground. Somewhere between the .5 / wk and the 4/wk. 2 pounds a week with 20 pounds to lose would be aggressive, but short term, do-able, without sacrificing her physical fitness if she does it right. (Protein, cardio, and strength training!) If you lose 20 pounds just by crash dieting, a lot of it will be muscle, which will hurt your BF ratio.
Since you have 5 weeks, not 2 or 3 like we all thought, I agree with this now.
Good luck and have fun. Stay positive! Smile. You can do it. Like you said, you will not let your "genes" or any other obstacle beat you!!!0 -
I am in the military too and I know you should have a HPF, or health promotion flight, on your base, or some kind of medical team specifically for helping people with weight loss goals and PT tests. With all that is going on in the military right now with the sequestration and downsizing, they are QUICK to kick people out that fail their PT tests. You say you've been trying to do this for 2 months with no results, so why didn't you reach out to the HPF or HAWC on base when you saw you weren't achieving your goals? I would get with your unit fitness monitor ASAP and let them know what is going on, it is their job to ensure the members of their unit pass their PT test and for those that are struggling there are always PTL's (physical training leader). If you've busted your *** building your career, you forgot one huge part of a military career and that part is physical fitness. There ARE resources available to you on base that can and will help you with passing your PT test. You need to reach out to them. In the meantime, eat healthy, have a calorie deficit, and start running. I wish you the very best of luck!0
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tannernavy1991 wrote: »I have 5 weeks to lose it, not 2. And I've been working at it for a couple months with very limited results. Kinda figured I'd get some kind of actually advise to get close to what I need at the very least. That doesn't seem to be here. I don't have a choice. It's make weight or get kicked out of the military and lose the career I've busted my *kitten* to build. I'm short with my genes working against me. This is my struggle. And I refuse to let it beat me.
Do they have something where if you don't make weight they take your measurements instead? At least that's what I was told during a recruitment conversation. You may not be able to lose 20 but maybe you'll lose ten? How tall are you? 143 lbs or whatever you said didn't sound like a lot unless you're not that tall
If you've been logging your food open up your diary and we can take a look
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What farmerandvelvet said. Read it.
If you have been trying for 2 months before this then why didnt it register and you seek advice beforehand on something that wasnt working. In 5 weeks you could lose ten safely and 15 if you dedicated yourself to it, but I think once toy are above 10 then you are talking unsafe and unsound methods. Would you even have enough time to do the amount of exercise needed?0
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