22 lbs to lose within the next 6 weeks!

I think the first step would be to set a goal that is realistic and safe. Losing 22 lbs in 6 weeks is not safe. Overweight folks are able to lose 2 or 3 pounds a week safely. People with less to lose (that would be you) should stick to 1-2 lbs a week. That would get you, at best, 22 lbs lost 11-22 weeks from now. That isn't a bad deal at all.

Follow the guildlines on this site. Be active, exercise or do work in your garden. Take walks maybe. If you want to try the gym I suggest signing up for a personal trainer for maybe 1 or 2 sessions so you know the correct form and what kind of exercises to focus on. Eat well, small portions and often during the day. Drink plenty of water.

I know you want to lose it and lose it fast, but expecting to lose over 3.5 pounds a week when you're pretty close to your goal to start with isn't healthy or realistic.

A healthier goal would be to aim to lose 1 to maybe 1.5 pounds a week. I know that seems depressingly slow, but it's the right way to do it.

22 lbs is possible - if you're willing to cut off a limb. Otherwise, you're probably looking at 6lbs... maybe12 lbs (if you're lucky).

Shooting for 22 lbs will only set yourself up for disappointment. How about you shoot for 10 and be thrilled if you get there? Win - win!

Water makes everyone go to the toilet a lot! That is part of it's use. You flush out unneeded items, toxins, bad stuff from your body with an increase of water. You also convince your body that you are not dehydrated and thirsty all the time, so all the water stores your body has held onto (extra weight!) will be released.

Hello there, well 22 lbs is definitely doable in 6 weeks, but as suggested by others in the thread, it can be dangerous of course that is if you go on a fasting diet. From personal experience the best way to lose weight is by running, and by running I mean long distance running. It was some time ago, I was younger (in high school) and heavy for my age, but after joining my school's track team I dropped from 155 lbs to 135 in about 4 weeks!

One of the biggest motivation factors affecting my success was the coach, who half way on my first 4 mile run (into an unknown neighborhood I had never been in) I asked to "wait for me". He cordially looped around leaving the head pack and told me to never tell the coach to wait on me again, and then left. In fear of being left alone walking aimlessly as sunset approached I held up my pace as best I could, and made it back to school in one piece, and continued showing up to practice.

For this reason it's always nice to find a partner, someone who wants to lose the weight as much as you do, and is committed enough to get you out of bed when you tell yourself "I can't". With such busy lifestyles we have today its hard to find such a person, but you can join a local fitness/running group as well, (check out meetup.com).

With all that exercising what your body will need is a solid inflow of nutrients and calories to make sure your muscles don't get tired, and you don't give up before your body gets to the reserves (fat). You may also see an increase weight loss from reducing the number of juices and sodas you drink. I only rarely drink either of these because unknowingly a cup here and there can fill you up with sugars that go straight to "the reserves". (Limiting any liquid intake with meals will also keep your stomach from stretching, making more room for food the next time.)

This response is getting long...but...I have to say this is a pretty cool app. As it is, I have been going to the gym for a couple of weeks, and for the past week that I have been using "myfitnesspal" I've lost a couple of pounds by watching my calorie intake, which now puts me about 10 lbs from my goal, 150!

Also, don't try diets. Make things you enjoy, but be weary of their contents. Being fit is a lifestyle!

I said the same thing, but now that I add Crystal Light or Propel mixes, I can chug up to a gallon a day. I can't drink very cold water, though.