Help I've left it too late. How best to lose weight in 4 weeks.x
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michaelanow wrote: »I would say I have a stone to get to my ideal body weight but half a stone would mean I'd be 'bikini happy'. It'd help me enjoy my holiday as I wouldn't feel crappy about myself.
What if you lose that 7lbs and still don't feel happy with the way you look in a bikini? Is it going to ruin your holiday? That would be a real shame. Your posts imply that you've lost at least some weight - be proud of what you've achieved so far, and work on learning to love yourself. (Especially as you may not look very much different after a few more pounds anyway.) Don't feel crappy about yourself because you haven't quite reached the weight you'd hoped for, be proud of yourself for looking and feeling better than you did a few months ago!
I would agree with the other poster that said to find yourself a swimsuit that makes you look and feel good now - maybe a cute one-piece suit, if you don't feel you could look good in a bikini right now. I would imagine your family don't really care exactly what style of swimsuit you wear, and strangers certainly won't, so just find something that makes you feel great! If you feel good then you'll look good, regardless of how many extra pounds you lose or how much your suit covers.
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Tighten up your logging by all means, and lose what you can in the next few weeks. But, as everyone has said, unless you are petite and weigh 100-110 lbs, 7 lbs won't make much of a difference.
I am a bikini wearer in a non bikini body, and what I find helpful is wearing my bikini around the house for a couple of weeks before I go away.
It gives me a chance to acclimatise to the exposed me. That gives me confidence, as does good posture - wear it like you own it and nobody gives you a second look, wear it self-consciously and people notice.
Cheers, h.0 -
I never understand this kind of thinking. Enjoy your holiday as-is and hit it harder when you get back. Lots of unnecessary drama over 7 lbs.0
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middlehaitch wrote: »Tighten up your logging by all means, and lose what you can in the next few weeks. But, as everyone has said, unless you are petite and weigh 100-110 lbs, 7 lbs won't make much of a difference.
I am a bikini wearer in a non bikini body, and what I find helpful is wearing my bikini around the house for a couple of weeks before I go away.
It gives me a chance to acclimatise to the exposed me. That gives me confidence, as does good posture - wear it like you own it and nobody gives you a second look, wear it self-consciously and people notice.
Cheers, h.
Very good point! Just because you're working towards a better you doesn't mean you can't like who you are now. Work with you have and be proud of it. You've made strides towards where you want to be, so celebrate the success you have while you continue towards your final goal.
And seriously, if you're worried about looking good for guys, walking with confidence is what draws the eye more than being the 'ideal' body type.0 -
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I would just keep my pace and slowly loose the weight rather than setting an artifical barrier to having a good time. I would add exercise, in and try to make your holiday a walking, hiking, swiming, etc one. Best to you.0
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caroldavison332 wrote: »
Yes! I just read the article and it's awesome. @michaelanow please please please read it. Especially this bit:
Most importantly, your ability to take advantage of summer and all its joys has nothing to do with your choice in swimwear. It's entirely possible to build a sand castle while wearing board shorts. You can jump into a pool in a one-piece. In fact, literally none of these classic summer activities require a bikini: barbequeing, eating popsicles, soaking in sunshine (with sunscreen, of course), frolicking in the ocean, tubing, sailing, hiking, beachcombing, playing volleyball, road tripping, camping, watching sunsets. And this list goes on.0 -
michaelanow wrote: »Don't see what difference 7lbs scale weight is going to make to your ability to enjoy your holiday
Losing 7lb in 4 weeks when you are near your goal weight is kind of nonsensical as you should be at a low cut by now
But if the scale weight matters to you that much you could always just drop your carbs to below 50g a day and get a water weight loss
Personally I'd stick to my calories and up my cardio and make sure I'm lifting heavy and progressively
And plan my holiday to continue my weight loss - perhaps switching to maintenance but continuing to be aware of movement and intake
When one is specific goal orientated one ends up yo-yo dieting
I would say I have a stone to get to my ideal body weight but half a stone would mean I'd be 'bikini happy'. It'd help me enjoy my holiday as I wouldn't feel crappy about myself.
I have a husband who works away and 2 kids and that limits what exercise I can do but I can manage at least 3 gym classes a week.
Thanks for the advice
If you just take the bikini off your husband won't care about the 7 pounds. Trust me.
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emmycantbemeeko wrote: »
That was awesome. Thanks!0 -
Hit the gym, and tone up! Drink lots of water, clean up your diet to reduce sodium, and get enough sleep.0
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I'm overwhelmed with all the helpful replies. If love to reply separately to each one but it'd take me ages.
You all speak a lot of sense. I never congratulate myself on where I've got to at the minute and am always waiting until I get to goal to do so.
I'm going to cut out the cheat day as someone pointed out im eating all my weekly deficit on one day so undoing all my good work. I'm going to log everything and stick to my calories and hope for more of a loss but not get obsessed with 7lb. I have also put my gym classes on the calendar so they're a priority rather than something I'm fitting in around other stuff if I can.
I love the bikini body article that one if you posted so thank you.
I'm also going to try not to focus on what weight I still feel I need to lose, wear the bikini and have a good holiday.
I feel motivated after all these replies, not only to stick to my calories but also to enjoy myself despite being a bit rounder at the edges than I'd like to be!
Thank you all very much.xx0 -
Hooray! Have a great month and vacation and do come back to update us.0
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michaelanow wrote: »I'm overwhelmed with all the helpful replies. If love to reply separately to each one but it'd take me ages.
You all speak a lot of sense. I never congratulate myself on where I've got to at the minute and am always waiting until I get to goal to do so.
I'm going to cut out the cheat day as someone pointed out im eating all my weekly deficit on one day so undoing all my good work. I'm going to log everything and stick to my calories and hope for more of a loss but not get obsessed with 7lb. I have also put my gym classes on the calendar so they're a priority rather than something I'm fitting in around other stuff if I can.
I love the bikini body article that one if you posted so thank you.
I'm also going to try not to focus on what weight I still feel I need to lose, wear the bikini and have a good holiday.
I feel motivated after all these replies, not only to stick to my calories but also to enjoy myself despite being a bit rounder at the edges than I'd like to be!
Thank you all very much.xx
I love love love that! Have a wonderful time on vacation!
If you happen to have time, Jillian Michaels' 30 day shred always makes me feel better in a swimsuit. It's all about being happy with how you feel!0 -
look up intermittent fasting. there's a couple of ways they suggest, one is skipping breakfast and lunch being your first meal. or one day fast. if I skip breakfast and have eggs, spinach, piece of fruit at 10, I have fuel for my lunch workout. i'm not usually hungry again until 2.
wait...what? then isn't what you eat at 10 am breakfast, and then 2pm is lunch? That's not intermittent fasting, that's just shifting your eating schedule two hours later, eh?0 -
So you're going to let your whole vacation be ruined by some arbitrary number that you basically made up? Can you see where this is a bit nonsensical?0
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Wait a few days on water weight, it makes the ups and downs of the scale at least a kilo more extreme. Now what I think might work? Don't eat at your computer desk/while doing some other kind of procrastination. I think you'll be surprised at the response. The calorie dip should be way easier and keep a water bottle nearby.
Exercise, eating well is nessersary for health in general. Weight loss/gain has to do with how much you eat.0 -
jennifer_417 wrote: »So you're going to let your whole vacation be ruined by some arbitrary number that you basically made up? Can you see where this is a bit nonsensical?
This ship has sailed... let it go.
From the OPmichaelanow wrote: »I'm overwhelmed with all the helpful replies. If love to reply separately to each one but it'd take me ages.
You all speak a lot of sense. I never congratulate myself on where I've got to at the minute and am always waiting until I get to goal to do so.
I'm going to cut out the cheat day as someone pointed out im eating all my weekly deficit on one day so undoing all my good work. I'm going to log everything and stick to my calories and hope for more of a loss but not get obsessed with 7lb. I have also put my gym classes on the calendar so they're a priority rather than something I'm fitting in around other stuff if I can.
I love the bikini body article that one if you posted so thank you.
I'm also going to try not to focus on what weight I still feel I need to lose, wear the bikini and have a good holiday.
I feel motivated after all these replies, not only to stick to my calories but also to enjoy myself despite being a bit rounder at the edges than I'd like to be!
Thank you all very much.xx
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michaelanow wrote: »I'm also going to try not to focus on what weight I still feel I need to lose, wear the bikini and have a good holiday.
I feel motivated after all these replies, not only to stick to my calories but also to enjoy myself despite being a bit rounder at the edges than I'd like to be!
That's great to hear! I'm sure you'll still look great, and will be much happier and more relaxed. Enjoy your trip, and just get back on the weight loss trail when you get home (don't worry if you gain a little while you're away)!
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I wonder how this is turning out0
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