Fastest way to lose weight

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  • PAV8888
    PAV8888 Posts: 14,233 Member
    To play devil's advocate, there is a silent contingent that will point out that most studies conclude that there is no real difference when it comes to maintenance as to whether the weight was lost fast, or not so fast. (In both cases the chances of long terms success are, err, let's not talk about it)

    Of course most studies that show some long terms success incorporate an educational/support component with follow ups after the weight loss takes place.

    I think that intuitively, all of us who say: "go slow and learn how to function in your new lifestyle" are incorporating our own version of this education and support component into our weight loss period by taking the time to learn how to function when we get to the point of moving into maintenance.

    Even if you adopt the absolutely most defeatist attitude, by prolonging the weight loss period you maximize the amount of time that you remain below your previous high weight point... so it is all good ;-)
  • hugheseva
    hugheseva Posts: 227 Member
    Alatariel75 wrote: »
    Pick your least favourite limb...

    LOL!
  • jonnysharpe
    jonnysharpe Posts: 35 Member
    edited July 2015
    PAV8888 wrote: »
    To play devil's advocate, there is a silent contingent that will point out that most studies conclude that there is no real difference when it comes to maintenance as to whether the weight was lost fast, or not so fast. (In both cases the chances of long terms success are, err, let's not talk about it)

    Of course most studies that show some long terms success incorporate an educational/support component with follow ups after the weight loss takes place.

    I think that intuitively, all of us who say: "go slow and learn how to function in your new lifestyle" are incorporating our own version of this education and support component into our weight loss period by taking the time to learn how to function when we get to the point of moving into maintenance.

    Even if you adopt the absolutely most defeatist attitude, by prolonging the weight loss period you maximize the amount of time that you remain below your previous high weight point... so it is all good ;-)

    This.
    What I've learned is, as you're hopefully here on this planet for quite a long time, it's good to have a longer-term plan for weight loss/maintenance, even if you do opt for the short-term shedding of some weight quite quickly.
  • blankiefinder
    blankiefinder Posts: 3,599 Member
    Great advice from @thorsmom01 and many others. Learn as you go, and make the lifestyle changes along the way that will help you keep it off after you lose it.
  • landonfloen
    landonfloen Posts: 18 Member
    The fastest way to lose weight is to cut off your arm. It also makes about as much sense as rapid weight loss plans.
  • radicalfae
    radicalfae Posts: 7 Member
    I can think of lots of ways to help with fast weight loss. Target calorie levels just above what it takes your metabolism to slow down (most figure that to be about 1300 calories). Drink caffeine beverages with next to no calories to kill cravings and keep your metabolism amp'd like coffee and green tea. Cold water helps, helps get rid of waste, burn calories and fills the stomach. LOW CALORIE fruits and veggies are awesome because you get a lot of nutrients, full faster, and for a pittance of the calories. You could probably eat low calorie foods all day and still lose weight like celery, carrots, or watermelon. I mean think about it, an entire pint of raspberries has slightly less than a 100 calories. That'll fill a plate! Fill a plate with 3 quarter pounder patties with cheese (even tossing the buns) gives you almost 750 calories for the same amount of space in your stomach! But be careful just because it's a fruit or vegetable doesn't mean it's low calorie. There are high calorie fruits and veggies. Bananas for instance have twice the carbs a small apple does for instance. And avocados have a ton fat and calories. Good fat to be sure. But still very caloric. Other good low calorie bets are whole grains and low fat dairy products. For protein I'd only do 3 to 6 ounces of day of low fat meats. It's all you really need unless you have unusual calorie requirements. Another safe food is non cream soups. A lot of soups like vegetable soup or chicken noodle is a lot of water which is low calorie and filling. Get 8 hours of sleep, because not only do not get hungry during this time, burn fat while doing it, it also keeps your hunger hormone ghrelin at bay. As far as exercising my doctor recommended high calorie expenditure aerobic activities over weight lifting. She said weight lifting was still a very good thing. Helping things like bone density. But it really doesn't burn much calorie wise.
  • catkingmusic
    catkingmusic Posts: 1 Member
    Like I tell my husband: fast doesn't always mean good.
  • labohn91
    labohn91 Posts: 113 Member
    You are 18 slow and steady win at losing weight. It is better to learn to eat healthy than just losing weight. Walk everyday, eat 80% of your intake from whole foods.

    Some quick ways to loss weight.
    Sleep in trash bags, great way to feel like crap and smell up your room.
    As some one said use a bone saw on one of your legs, that is 20% of your weight.
    Move to the moon/dimension where gravity is less than earth, you weight 1/3 of your body weight on the moon.
  • GeddesFit
    GeddesFit Posts: 75 Member
    Anything that comes easy isn't worth achieving. I started off low carb but I've added them back in except rice, pasta, white breads and potatoes. I eat fruits and granola. Healthy eating and some moderate exercise is the best thing for your body. " dieting " isn't the way to go.

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