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Fastest weightloss HELP!
Pottsey_x
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I have so many big events coming up in the new year! I want to remain healthy but my target is to get back into size 8-10 !! Anyone got any tips that have worked for them.. whether it's cutting certain foods or hiit training routines etc.. thank you!
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Eat less calories than you burn and be more active to burn more calories. A combination of cardio and weight training will help you burn calories and build muscle. How many sizes do you need to lose to get down to an 8-10?7
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Cut calories. Not too much. Start a year ago.13
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I'm a size 12 at the minute, it's mainly my stomach I want to target! Unfortunately I wasn't blessed with a post pregnancy bod and my 2 boys have certainly made an impact on me! But now I'm determined to change it! X0
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I'm a size 12 at the minute, it's mainly my stomach I want to target! Unfortunately I wasn't blessed with a post pregnancy bod and my 2 boys have certainly made an impact on me! But now I'm determined to change it! X
For a short term fix, for the holidays and early new year, you may be able to use a corset to fit into your 8-10 party clothes, while you're working on a permanent solution. Try setting your MFP to 1.5lbs a week to lose and see how following that calorie allotment works for a month or so.3 -
1.5lbs is too aggressive. OP is in the UK so her current size is a US 8. 0.5 - 1lbs per week would be more sensible. Throw in some weight/strength training and you might see some good inch loss before the scale catches up. Fitness Blender is what I use and love, it can be free or their programs are cheap to buy and you can workout at home.5
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Fast weight loss isn't always the best way to go, as you can risk losing muscle and doing a lot of damage to your hormones and internal organs.
As mentioned above, set your deficit to lose .5lb a week and because your deficit is so small, you need to be super diligent in your weighing and logging.
You can also buy clothes that fit your current size, if that's a viable option for Holiday parties and what not.2 -
I'm a size 12 at the minute, it's mainly my stomach I want to target! Unfortunately I wasn't blessed with a post pregnancy bod and my 2 boys have certainly made an impact on me! But now I'm determined to change it! X
It's unfortunately not possible to target specific areas of the body for fat loss. We tend to lose fat in a "first on, first off" order. So if you have some belly fat you acquired quite recently, you may be in luck, but if you've put some on first in other less visible parts of your body then it might be awhile before it starts to shrink.
However, if it feels "flabby" post-pregnancy, it's possible that fat is only part of the issue, and your abdominal muscles have also been over-stretched. In that case, core exercises can help quite a bit with recovering your muscle tone and a flatter profile.5 -
I recommend reading Rapid Fat Loss by Lyle McDonald thoroughly.3
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I would do HIIT for at least 20 minutes 3-4 times a week while staying within a calorie deficit.1
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trigden1991 wrote: »I recommend reading Rapid Fat Loss by Lyle McDonald thoroughly.
This. It functions perfectly for exactly what you are trying to achieve here. But actually read the book, and don't just try to pick up random information online.1 -
I found reducing sugar intake to under 30grams and increasing fiber to over 30grams while sticking to a 500 calorie deficit each day works wonders. It's extremely tough to follow but really works and you see results quickly. Good luck!1
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Stick with your one pound per week deficit numbers, weigh your food, work out, and have patience. Fast doesn't work, isn't sustainable, and people tend to gain it all back. Been there, done that. Many times, in fact.2
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trigden1991 wrote: »I recommend reading Rapid Fat Loss by Lyle McDonald thoroughly.
This...it won't be pleasant though4 -
You can "diet" your way there you know cutting carbs and sugar, 1,200 cals or less, over exercising etc but know in advance that it won't last...I don't know about you but I rather take my time and make sure that is "real" and that I'll be able to maintain this in the long run
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cwolfman13 wrote: »trigden1991 wrote: »I recommend reading Rapid Fat Loss by Lyle McDonald thoroughly.
This...it won't be pleasant though
Interesting how your acknowledgement of my comment gets 2 likes and I get 2 flags. Must be my measly post count
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trigden1991 wrote: »I recommend reading Rapid Fat Loss by Lyle McDonald thoroughly.
^This. It's not really within the parameters of this board to fully discuss it, but it's made for situations like yours.
It's not suggested for anything long-term at all, and will not be pleasant. You need to be made of strong stuff to stick with the protocol and have to do some sort of resistance work (at least the bodyweight exercises he outlines in the book) to ensure you're doing the plan properly.
Also, do get the book so you understand thoroughly what you're doing and have your nutritional bases covered.3 -
trigden1991 wrote: »cwolfman13 wrote: »trigden1991 wrote: »I recommend reading Rapid Fat Loss by Lyle McDonald thoroughly.
This...it won't be pleasant though
Interesting how your acknowledgement of my comment gets 2 likes and I get 2 flags. Must be my measly post count
People are probably flagging you for "recommending" a VLCD.
It's a commonly used plan in the bodybuilding world that's safe if used correctly and people actually read the book.
I need to stress that correctly part.
I am totally against people just blithely eating at too low a calorie level, but RFL is different, structured, and has a specific protocol to safeguard against the pitfalls that can occur with a low caloric intake.
It's certainly not what most people eating too few calories who post on these boards are practicing.4 -
GottaBurnEmAll wrote: »trigden1991 wrote: »cwolfman13 wrote: »trigden1991 wrote: »I recommend reading Rapid Fat Loss by Lyle McDonald thoroughly.
This...it won't be pleasant though
Interesting how your acknowledgement of my comment gets 2 likes and I get 2 flags. Must be my measly post count
People are probably flagging you for "recommending" a VLCD.
It's a commonly used plan in the bodybuilding world that's safe if used correctly and people actually read the book.
I need to stress that correctly part.
I am totally against people just blithely eating at too low a calorie level, but RFL is different, structured, and has a specific protocol to safeguard against the pitfalls that can occur with a low caloric intake.
It's certainly not what most people eating too few calories who post on these boards are practicing.
Completely agree with everything you have written. Although my only recommendation was to read a book.1 -
trigden1991 wrote: »GottaBurnEmAll wrote: »trigden1991 wrote: »cwolfman13 wrote: »trigden1991 wrote: »I recommend reading Rapid Fat Loss by Lyle McDonald thoroughly.
This...it won't be pleasant though
Interesting how your acknowledgement of my comment gets 2 likes and I get 2 flags. Must be my measly post count
People are probably flagging you for "recommending" a VLCD.
It's a commonly used plan in the bodybuilding world that's safe if used correctly and people actually read the book.
I need to stress that correctly part.
I am totally against people just blithely eating at too low a calorie level, but RFL is different, structured, and has a specific protocol to safeguard against the pitfalls that can occur with a low caloric intake.
It's certainly not what most people eating too few calories who post on these boards are practicing.
Completely agree with everything you have written. Although my only recommendation was to read a book.
Have you read the threads here? I'm pretty sure that suggesting reading any book is a bannable offense.0 -
FAST isn't the way to do it imo, and as others said, you should have started a while ago...
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There is no secret to losing weight, eat less and move more. At your current size 1lb a week would be a sensible amount, that way you can minimise losing muscle along with the fat.
We can't spot reduce but as you lose weight your problem areas will reduce in size. Exercise especially resistance training or using weights will really help.0 -
Thankful for all your advice guys! Snacking between meals is my biggest flaw but hopefully now I have this app I can balance it all out and use it as motivation! About the book is it available in the U.K.?0
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Thankful for all your advice guys! Snacking between meals is my biggest flaw but hopefully now I have this app I can balance it all out and use it as motivation! About the book is it available in the U.K.?
Have a look on www.bodyrecomposition.com . I believe you can download it or order a hard copy.1
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