Fast and safe results in 4 weeks?

miller0438
miller0438 Posts: 72 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi I am leaving for the Cayman Islands in less than a month and wanting to drop some inches quick, whats the best route to go? I am already doing the 30 day shred day 3 right now!

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  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,042 Member
    There is no magic way. Your body will reduce at a pace that it can handle.


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  • emilybeatrice1
    emilybeatrice1 Posts: 163 Member
    clean eating, and nothing carbonated
  • HonkyTonks
    HonkyTonks Posts: 1,193 Member
    Eat at a moderate deficit, exercise.
  • londanfudd4eva
    londanfudd4eva Posts: 138
    if u can get a hold of the zumba workout its fun and affective and will give you a little variety . its fun but works your core, lower body and your upper body
  • miller0438
    miller0438 Posts: 72 Member
    There is no magic way. Your body will reduce at a pace that it can handle.


    A.C.E. Certified Personal Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

    I understand that im just wondering if anyone has any little tricks they do before having to get into a swimsuit
  • gp79
    gp79 Posts: 1,799 Member
    4 weeks isn't really enough time to make drastic changes. If you lead a rather sedentary lifestyle and begin exercising regularly while eating in a deficit you might see the scale move down a little. Lifestyle changes spread out over time are the way to go, instead of taking the shotgun approach just before a big event.
  • Samiwhereareyou
    Samiwhereareyou Posts: 277 Member
    stick with the shred dont slack off. and add some more crunches and squats to firm up a bit more and drink all your water. and I lost 15lbs cutting carbs and doing p90x before my family reunion I only had a month so i kicked it into over drive.
  • RainbootsToBikinis
    RainbootsToBikinis Posts: 465 Member
    30 day shred is a good way to go, don't expect to lose many pounds, but you should lose quite a few inches. I've also heard of people doing 30DS in the morning and additional cardio in the evenings.
  • theprettyone1010
    theprettyone1010 Posts: 408 Member
    My weight was similar to yours when I first started out. And I lost about 8 lbs in 4 weeks. Eating healthy and having a 1,000 calorie deficit will get you there!
  • AntWrig
    AntWrig Posts: 2,273 Member
    clean eating, and nothing carbonated
    Why?
  • HonkyTonks
    HonkyTonks Posts: 1,193 Member
    Hi I am leaving for the Cayman Islands in less than a month and wanting to drop some inches quick, whats the best route to go? I am already doing the 30 day shred day 3 right now!

    Low carb diets produce greater weight loss, compared to a normal diet up to a year. Meaning in 1yr the results are the same, but before a year, low carb diets have produced greater results in weight loss.

    I notice whenever I have eaten fewer than 100 grams of carbs after a few days my weight drops fairly dramatically (like 4-5lbs) and then if I eat carbs the next day it goes up again. I think a lot of the low carb diets promise fast weight loss it is usually fluid and not fat.
  • AntWrig
    AntWrig Posts: 2,273 Member
    Hi I am leaving for the Cayman Islands in less than a month and wanting to drop some inches quick, whats the best route to go? I am already doing the 30 day shred day 3 right now!

    Low carb diets produce greater weight loss, compared to a normal diet up to a year. Meaning in 1yr the results are the same, but before a year, low carb diets have produced greater results in weight loss.
    Carbs make the greatest impact on body composition. 1g holds close to 4g in water.
  • SergeantSunshine_reused
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
    There is no magic way. Your body will reduce at a pace that it can handle.


    A.C.E. Certified Personal Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

    Yup. 4 weeks is not close to enough time to see dramatic changes. Even if you lose scale weight fast - in a swimsuit it isn't going to show as much. Like said Drop carbs, keep sodium tame, and less carbonation for less bloating. But really if you knew this was coming up you should have started sooner
  • dovesgate
    dovesgate Posts: 894 Member
    I lost quite a few inches just from a week of 30DS. Of course, I have quite a bit to lose too so you rmileage may vary.

    Just don't go starving yourself; it is counterproductive and makes you gain weight to correct the issue. Make sure you drink lots of water because your muscles will need it. And like the trainer said, your body will reduce at a pace it can handle - so don't give up!
  • jarrodc
    jarrodc Posts: 102
    To lose "inches" that fast you're either going to have to fast... Which CAN be safe, but I wouldn't recommend it without supervision or on a normal daily schedule... Other than that, to my knowledge the fastest results (not necessarily the best) come from a ketogenic diet, which is never going to be easy.

    The best plan would have been to start eating better half a year ago :P
  • smileybooliz
    smileybooliz Posts: 193 Member
    And honestly what do you expect? 10lbs loss? possible... but not safe. Would it really make that much of a difference???

    *this*

    and

    Keep doing what you're doing and don't worry too much.You're a beautiful girl!! If you do anything too extreme you'll probably be tired and miserable by the time you get to your vacation. Maybe buy yourself a really cute, flattering new swimsuit that will help you feel confident for the trip and the body you have right now. Have fun on your trip!! :smile:
  • wittlelacey
    wittlelacey Posts: 391 Member
    30 day shred is a good way to go, don't expect to lose many pounds, but you should lose quite a few inches. I've also heard of people doing 30DS in the morning and additional cardio in the evenings.
    I agree with this! Any amount of extra cardio will contribute, even if you just go on a twenty minute walk a few times a week :) Do anything in your power to burn extra calories and push yourself this month to eat as clean as possible! The 30 Day Shred will definitely be helpful though! Just give it your all and remember how much you want this :))
  • miller0438
    miller0438 Posts: 72 Member
    And honestly what do you expect? 10lbs loss? possible... but not safe. Would it really make that much of a difference???


    10 pounds would be better than none and no I dont expect to lose ten pounds I did say healthy in the title. I do feel that I could lose inches and it would be a difference
  • miller0438
    miller0438 Posts: 72 Member
    Thank you :)
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