Lose weight quick

Eat clean and work hard. I wouldn't recommend this goal. Most I would recommend you set a goal at is 6 pounds. Thats a pound/week for diet and 1 /wk for exercise. I wouldn't get too hung up on poundage though. I assume you're more interested in losing the fat. Lifting weights is what worked for me. You don't have to lift to get jacked, you can lift hi reps low weight to tone your body. But lifting will boost your metabolism for a few days while your body repairs itself. That versus cardio, which really only gives you a boost through the day. But if you work out and eat clean, you'll definitely see progress. During the height of my weight loss, I lifted 7 days a week with minimal rest so that my heart rate stayed in the cardio range while working out. My diet consisted of a couple boiled eggs and some oatmeal in the morning, with grilled chicken breast and raw veggies for lunch and dinner, with a post workout protein shake. I was also taking a thermogenic. I lost about 50 pounds in 6 months.

Oh and I only drank water. I was trying to cut out the sugars, so I didn't really eat fruits either

lifesnotfare wrote: »

Eat clean and work hard. I wouldn't recommend this goal. Most I would recommend you set a goal at is 6 pounds. Thats a pound/week for diet and 1 /wk for exercise. I wouldn't get too hung up on poundage though. I assume you're more interested in losing the fat. Lifting weights is what worked for me. You don't have to lift to get jacked, you can lift hi reps low weight to tone your body. But lifting will boost your metabolism for a few days while your body repairs itself. That versus cardio, which really only gives you a boost through the day. But if you work out and eat clean, you'll definitely see progress. During the height of my weight loss, I lifted 7 days a week with minimal rest so that my heart rate stayed in the cardio range while working out. My diet consisted of a couple boiled eggs and some oatmeal in the morning, with grilled chicken breast and raw veggies for lunch and dinner, with a post workout protein shake. I was also taking a thermogenic. I lost about 50 pounds in 6 months.

A protein shake is eating clean now? That is about as processed as it comes.

You're complicating things. the OP doesn't need to eat clean what ever that is, or take thermogenics.

She just needs to eat at a reasonable deficit, not stress out and enjoy her holiday.

I think if you've already lost the first 10 pounds, you've gotten rid of the "water" weight -- so each pound from now on really does count! I've lost over 25 pounds at the "snail" pace of approximately 1 lb. /week, and I'm always amazed at the difference -- REAL difference-- even 1 or 2 lbs. can make. I teach in the mornings, so I skip breakfast (coffee only) because I really do need an "empty stomach" to teach -- if I need something, I'll grab a cheese stick as a snack -- but then I have protein (egg salad -- no oil, I chop up egg with pepperoni) in a low-carb wrap and a protein bar and I have fruit -- right now it's a couple of clementines -- and I drink herbal tea and sparkling water. I try to have an "activity hour" after work (walk/jog the dog and every other day I go to a studio and do power yoga -- it's intense, but I've got core muscles now and I can do push ups -- real pushups!) then my husband and I (we eat late -- usually 7 or even 8 p.m.) have HUGE salads -- lots of greens -- chicken or fish -- and veggies (right now it's zucchini and/or mushrooms we saute -- no oil! Just non-stick --the mushrooms have so much water, you don't need oil) and we put in guacamole (a kind made with greek yogurt -- we get it from Trader Joe's) instead of salad dressing. I use lots of spices -- lemon pepper, turmeric, hot pepper, paprika -- whatever I feel like. I have a glass of red wine every night - because I deserve it! -- and most nights I have a frozen yogurt bar (the Yasso mint chocolate chip!) and seriously -- try this for a few days (do it for five days -- you can stick to it for five days! -- and see what happens! You will FEEL great -- and you will lose the stomach -- like others have said -- don't worry about the pounds -- look for the feeling! Also -- on the weekends, when I don't need an empty stomach in the morning -- I make a smoothie -- frozen strawberries, frozen blueberries, a banana, and sparkling water (doesn't need much) -- try it -- it's a great way to start the morning! BTW -- if you do this, the calories come in around 1200 -- my daily allotment from MFP -- and a "safe" level to stick with. Greens, protein, veggies, and fruit.

Liposuction. I'm not being snarky, it really is the safest way to do it.

No.

Anything you do to lose 10 lbs in the next 3 weeks is going to invite water weight/bloating gains once you start your vacation and let up on your food/drink restrictions.

kathykrupa297 wrote: »

Thanks everyone. It's not really about the actual 10lbs it's more about feeling good in a bikini. So far I've done it through healthy eating and working out and I look better already. I hope 10lbs is not just water! That took m over a month of hard work. I really need to get up early and work out in the morning but I love my sleep lol.

Good job, just keep going and find your balance. As long as you fell comfortable, screw everyone else.

kathykrupa297 wrote: »

Yeah I'm not obese 163lbs. But my normal before kids was 125lbs 5 yrs ago So it's a big deal for me. I know it's not healthy but I want to look good in my bathing suit.

Pick something flattering....maybe a tummy control panel.

But yeah, 10 pounds won't happen. Just do the best you can.

kathykrupa297 wrote: »

Yeah I'm not obese 163lbs. But my normal before kids was 125lbs 5 yrs ago So it's a big deal for me. I know it's not healthy but I want to look good in my bathing suit.

Don't prioritize vanity over your health. Stick to a reasonable, sustainable, and healthy weight loss plan and buy a flattering bathing suit for your current size and shape.

Stop with the politically correct BS! Who doesn't want to lose 10lbs in 3 weeks? Nothing is impossible. My only advise is try not to starve yourself. I'd eat in a deficit and do strength training 4-5 times a week and be optimistic. If not 10lbs, six or seven pounds will easily come off.