2 months to trim please help

Justarcy
Justarcy Posts: 93 Member
edited June 2016 in Fitness and Exercise
Need some advice PLEASE. I started about a month ago to do a combination of Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred alternating with her Kickboxing video. During the latter, I do the video plus weights as well. For a few weeks, I tried to follow as best as I could a high protein low carb diet. I kick started with her 7 day shred meal and pretty much continued a long the same path. The past week however I ended up with a nasty cold. I have not worked out or eaten well for the past 5 days. I feel gutted but I have no energy plus it wouldn't have the terrible cough I ended up with.

I have 2 months to knock off as much fat as possible before attending a beach wedding. I am not looking at loosing weight more like getting rid of back and mid section fat and flab. I need all the help I can get in order to achieve the maximum fat loss possible and getting toned.

My stats (taken 4 weeks ago, I have not measured again):
Height 165cm (5'6")
Weight 54.5 kg (120lbs)
Bust 92cm (36")
Waist 79cm (31")
Hips 91cm (35")
Arms: 25.5 (flabby)
Injured right knee - Had surgery a few years ago. I can do half *kitten* lunges and squats before my knee starts hurting (feeling a bad pinch right at the center).


Exercise and meal plan recommendations would be greatly appreciated. THANKS GUYS! :)

Edit: Ideal measurements
34-26-35

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  • capaul42
    capaul42 Posts: 1,390 Member
    Based on your stats, you're at a very good weight for your height. But I see what you mean with your measurements. I'm the same height but 148lbs and we have the same waist measurement and my arms are half that size.

    Perhaps instead of trying to lose weight, eat at or near maintenance and start a heavy lifting program like Stronglifts, Strong Curves or something like that.
  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
    How could 10" arms be that flabby?

    But yeah, I'd say eat at maintenance and lift but with your physical injuries I'd suggest getting a trainer or other knowledgeable person to help you. I'm not really sure how much of a difference you'll see in 2 months though. I saw a difference but was starting at a much higher weight. You are at the lower end of weight for your height so I can't really make a comparison.
  • yirara
    yirara Posts: 9,944 Member
    Agreed with capaul above. The training you're doing won't be doing much to your overall body as it's mainly cardio. Look into a proper heavy lifting program. Maybe newby gains will give you a somewhat more 'toned' look in two months.
  • mommarnurse
    mommarnurse Posts: 515 Member
    You need a chill pill. You're thin already, at 5'4 and 120. If you're that paranoid about your perceived flab in those areas, wear a body shaper under your dress if possible. You're not going to have much fun at the beach if you're stressing over this stuff.

  • Justarcy
    Justarcy Posts: 93 Member
    edited June 2016
    Guys thanks for your responses but please read carefully, I NEVER said I wanted to loose weight. I said "I am not looking at loosing weight more like getting rid of back and mid section fat and flab." Second sentence from the second paragraph.

    For those of you who understand the measurements, you can see that yes, there is fat and flab, that it is not "normal" for my weight and height. This is exactly what I need to work on. I am NOT expecting miracles but I do want to achieve the best results with the time I have on my hands.

    I hope this is a bit clearer.

    As far as weights. I am a big weakling but slowly working my way up. As an example, I am doing 20lbs with bench press (and struggling). I'll do 3 reps of 12 for each body muscle I am working.
  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
    You're not going to change much in 2 months.
  • niniundlapin
    niniundlapin Posts: 327 Member
    edited June 2016
    I don't want to throw cold water on this "shred fat in two month" plan, but two month may not be enough for you to change much... Fat loss is mainly achieved by diet (calorie deficit) and no one can control where they lose fat first. Yes, you could have lost fat in those areas you don't like by the assisting of weight training, but still, you genes determine where you're gonna see progress first (so no targeted fat loss) and no one can tell how long you're gonna see those progress. Based on your history of injury, I'd think a professional would be more helpful than us here for your workout regimen, but none of these (fat loss in multiple areas) could be done within a short period of time. Two month can be a good start for you to get into a good routine, but based on my own experience I doubt if it's enough to achieve all these areas of fat loss you want. If you want the fat loss to be long-term, yes, chill pill I agree and start to find a PT (or also a doctor if your knee issue hasn't been resolved), stay positive, and tell yourself "be patient because I'm gonna look good anyway."
  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
    Justarcy wrote: »
    Guys thanks for your responses but please read carefully, I NEVER said I wanted to loose weight. I said "I am not looking at loosing weight more like getting rid of back and mid section fat and flab." Second sentence from the second paragraph.

    For those of you who understand the measurements, you can see that yes, there is fat and flab, that it is not "normal" for my weight and height. This is exactly what I need to work on. I am NOT expecting miracles but I do want to achieve the best results with the time I have on my hands.

    I hope this is a bit clearer.

    As far as weights. I am a big weakling but slowly working my way up. As an example, I am doing 20lbs with bench press (and struggling). I'll do 3 reps of 12 for each body muscle I am working.

    You've been given good advice. You just need to keep in mind that 2 months is a very short time frame when it comes to both recomping and bulking, especially for women. You're not going to hit your dream measurements above. Truly, if your waist is 31" at your height and weight, you may never hit 26". There's very little chance that you have 5" of fat on it.
  • nordlead2005
    nordlead2005 Posts: 1,303 Member
    You can't spot reduce fat. So, your "ideal" measurements may never happen. You can't guarantee that you'll only lose 2" here and 5" there. Also, getting rid of fat (without building muscle) is losing weight. So do you want to build muscle or do you want to lose weight?

    If you want to lose weight, eat at a deficit, no meal plan required, no specific exercise required but you'd save more muscle by doing resistance training. If you want to build muscle eat at maintenance and then find a good progressive overload plan that won't aggravate your knee. You may be able to do a program like Strong Lifts depending on your knee as you only need to do ~45 squats total, not hundreds like in squat challenges or cardio videos. So that may be ok, or it may be too much. Or, you may have to find a different program that suits your medical needs. As noted a trainer or therapist may be a good way to go to get you started.
  • Justarcy
    Justarcy Posts: 93 Member
    edited June 2016
    Greatly appreciate those who recommended newbie gains, strong lifts and strong curves. I had not heard of these and will definitely look closely into each program. This and a good meal plan should get me a bit more toned.

    Again, I am not naive, I know far to well that I will not loose all the inches in just two months but I do believe I can achieve at least a more toned body if I follow a high protein diet and a good exercise plan. I have a pretty good metabolism and I am putting my faith in it ;-)
  • Dula73
    Dula73 Posts: 29 Member
    I'm 5'7" and same weight as you, six-ish months ago I started lifting and it's only now I'm starting to see the changes I wanted.

    I've been recomping and my weight has pretty much remained stable but my body has changed shape - not dramatic changes, 2.5 inches off my waist and .5 off my hips. Everything has firmed up though and my posture has improved.

    Recomp (lifting while eating at maintenance) is possible but so, so slow. I'm sticking with it for the summer but planning a bulk for the Autumn.

    Get a trainer to work with your injuries, work out a plan and stick with it - but from my experience you won't see much change in 2 months.

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