How to lose 3lbs in one week

Naomi_84
Naomi_84 Posts: 197 Member
edited October 1 in Health and Weight Loss
Now I know that it isn't possible to lose more than a few lbs of actual fat a week but I set myself a goal 2 weeks ago that I wanted to lose 7lbs in 3 weeks (before my annual holiday/vacation). So far I have lost 4lbs in 2 weeks which I am very happy with which leaves me with 3lbs to go before I hit my target. I have 8 days to do it.

Firstly, is this possible? Is it a realistic target? And secondly, what tips could you give to help me achieve this? I still have a considerable amount of weight to lose (33lbs) and it's been coming off so slowly (12lbs lost in 5 months) so I just wanted to push up the intensity of my efforts and see some results before I have to put on a bikini!!!!! I currently spin 3 times a week and I am on day 7 of Jillians 30 Day Shred, I can already see a little more muscle definition already. I drink 8 glasses of water a day.

Any tips I would be soooo grateful xxx

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  • buttahbaby
    buttahbaby Posts: 53 Member
    Bump... I would like to know to.
  • pinklion721
    pinklion721 Posts: 226 Member
    I have been on MFP since jan. 2011. Through my own experience I lost 2-3 lbs a week when I burned 3500 calories a week. I completed the 30 ds and while I lost some weight, I lost over 20 inches! Have you been taking measurements? I found that losing inches rather than pounds keeps me motivated. Plus clothes that fit me at a smaller weight areloose on me now. Muscle weighs more than fat.

    Good luck and I hope you make your goal!!!
  • Naomi_84
    Naomi_84 Posts: 197 Member
    I have been on MFP since jan. 2011. Through my own experience I lost 2-3 lbs a week when I burned 3500 calories a week. I completed the 30 ds and while I lost some weight, I lost over 20 inches! Have you been taking measurements? I found that losing inches rather than pounds keeps me motivated. Plus clothes that fit me at a smaller weight areloose on me now. Muscle weighs more than fat.

    Good luck and I hope you make your goal!!!

    Hi yes, I have done my measurements and have noticed a difference in a week. Maybe I shouldn't be so fixated on the scale but it's a habit I can't seem to get out of. Many thanks, going to try increasing my exercise.
  • beth40n2
    beth40n2 Posts: 233 Member
    If this is your firs week, yes. The first couple of weeks we get rid of our water wieght. Also our body does not know we are on a diet yet and our metabolism is still ready for lots of calories. Do not go under 1200 calories but once in a while or your metabolism will slow down, then it is harder to loose. It is better to yo yo your calories and burned calories. Keep your body guessing.

    Good Luck
  • salmanajmal
    salmanajmal Posts: 93 Member
    losing more than 2 pounds a weeks is not recommended. its not good for your health, in addition it can backfire too and you may gain a couple of pounds instead of losing one additional pound
  • crobinson53
    crobinson53 Posts: 164
    Naomi don't get caught up in the numbers game. If you don't lose another pound before your vacation you'll still look amazing a bikini. You're doing a fantastic job! Keep working out until it's time to go and have a great time!!

    :glasses:
  • smitchell37
    smitchell37 Posts: 121 Member
    I would say burn burn burn and very low carbs. You can do it just dont do it every week
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