Holiday boost?

susanelizabeth1988
susanelizabeth1988 Posts: 80 Member
edited October 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Hey,

I'm going on holiday on the 10th of september, is there anyway I can boost my weightloss a little over these last few weeks?
I'm on a 1200 calorie diet, do a fair amount of exercise (1hour + most days due to commute) and eat back the majority of exercise calories. I'm loaing steadily at 1-2 lb a week (down from 175+ to 166 so far - weigh in tomorrow!) I know this is a safe amount, but was wondering what everyone else thinks? Maybe some metabolism boosters or something to kickstart it again?

Thanks :D

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  • Katebms
    Katebms Posts: 10
    Don't eat back the calories you have exercised off and stick to 1200 calories - only for two weeks max. Good to take a multivitamin at the same time though and stick to low fat foods! Drink 2L of water a day to get rid of any extra fluid you may be holding onto and if you can get some toning exercises in for even 5 mins a day that will help before your holiday in terms of toning up!

    Hope it helps!
  • meggonkgonk
    meggonkgonk Posts: 2,066 Member
    I know it seems really important to hit the best number you can before X date, but honestly, if you've found something that is working steadily for you, I wouldn't recommend messing with it - just my $.02 but a lot of people have a hard time just getting to the steady, regular loss in the first place- count yourself lucky and keep going! :smile:
  • CARNAT22
    CARNAT22 Posts: 764 Member
    I am off on the 11th September (just booked it yesterday!)

    I am pretty much at goal weight but I do need to tone up. I have a Birthday tonight and leaving drinks tomorrow but after that I plan to eat as clean as possible.

    I will ban the booze, make sure I drink lots of water, exercise every day, cut back on carbs and refined sugar

    Whilst I am away I plan to swim every morning for at least half an hour so I don't have to watch what I eat too much!

    Have a fab time - where are you going?
  • susanelizabeth1988
    susanelizabeth1988 Posts: 80 Member
    I'm going to Venice - my first proper holiday! I'm not going to worry about what I eat when I'm there, as I will be walking everywhere. Definately agree on the cutting out alcohol and upping the water. Not sure about cutting back on carbs though, I get migraines and filling up on carbs seems to help.

    I hope you enjoy your holiday, where are you going?
  • WildWayz
    WildWayz Posts: 68 Member
    i'm off to Cyprus on September 11th. Last 6 weeks havent been great as my wife had an op so wanting to hit it hard as of tomorrow and cycle/walk loads.

    Was hoping to hit 252 lbs by september 11th but alas at 276 now, i doubt it will be acheivable - however, i have come down from 319 since April :)
  • susanelizabeth1988
    susanelizabeth1988 Posts: 80 Member

    Was hoping to hit 252 lbs by september 11th but alas at 276 now, i doubt it will be acheivable - however, i have come down from 319 since April :)

    That's fantastic nonetheless!!
  • CARNAT22
    CARNAT22 Posts: 764 Member
    Venice is fab - and it would just be plain rude not to partake in the glorious food whilst you are there !!!

    I portion control my carbs (weight pasta etc) but I couldn't cut them out totally.

    Cyprus is also lovely.

    We are off to the Canaries (picked a quiet resort on Lanzarote) for a week of sun and relaxation!
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