Must lose as near to 50lb as possible in 7 weeks! Possible?

Question

Hello you lovely helpful people... I am hoping to attract the attention of any personal trainers, nutritionist, sport scientist, athletes - or anyone else out there who has a tried and tested method to get results - I hate to say it but - FAST....

I know I know, everyone asks the same questions and I used to look and laugh... it's easy, eat less and exercise more... but I didn't see what the hurry was for all these people?! Impatience? I knew I was eating too much, overworking myself to exhaustion, no time for exercise and binge eating carbs and chocolate etc to boost my mood and keep me from depression :-( I have been completely in denial about the fact that my own body shape has taken a severe turn for the worse. I had wanted to lose weight to improve self confidence and instead, stressful living and working conditions, illness and emotional issues have caused me to comfort eat and actually gain weight. so much FAT on my tummy, and face, and well... everywhere :-(

I am around 5ft 2 or 3 inches and I weigh just under 11 stones now... I am lucky, in that my weight is quite well distributed, and I still have somewhat of a figure (hourglass) but I am really not in great shape for a twenty year old.

I need serious help. I know how to eat healthily, but am vegetarian and so anyone giving diet advice please take that into consideration. I will however eat fish!! Like I said I used to laugh when I saw people trying to lose huge amounts in short time periods, and whilst I understand the importance of healthy weight loss etc etc. I discovered yesterday that something is coming up that I simply MUST look my best for... yes I want to be a size 8 longer term, because with my height and frame I should be!!! But I am willing to be realistic. I have 7 weeks exactly people, and like I said am willing to do whatever it takes.

This past week I have cut coffee, black teas, dairy, and gluten out of my diet almost entirely, sweetened things minimally, eaten salad, veg, fruit, nuts, seeds, fish and eggs. I have dratically reduced portion sizes and have been trying to drink more water, although some has been hot water with fresh lemon and or ginger.

I have a gym membership which I have not had time to use, but finally leaving one of my jobs (Has been 60 hrs a week on top of my 25hr pw admin job!) and I seriously intend to utilise it. Considering maybe going to top personal training duo: Paul Ellis and Tim Stockwell... but that wil cost me £1400 for 3 90min sessions per week. Is it necessary?? Cause I simply NEED to see results by mid April people... please please please help me out. I would be like the dream client for a dietitian/personal trainer right now as I am so so so determined to do this... just need some tip top guidance.

Someone recommended HCG spray??

I just need a serious regime, and a way to boost metabolism and eat a minimum number of calories whilst still making sure to get all the nutrition that my body will need to get me through intense exercise.I really am seriously dedicated and willing to do whatever it takes to lose as much weight as possible in these 7 weeks (and beyond!!) :-))))

THANK YOU so much to anybody who has taken the time to read, and a million times more to anyone that can help or give me advice.

Much love, sweat and tears ;-)

Harri xx

Answer 1

The most important thing to remember is that to lose weight you must burn more calories than you consume. You say that you have a Gym membership but have not had time to use it... Consider that you need to MAKE time to exercise if you are serious about losing weight.



Let me say, losing 50 lbs in less than 2 months is VERY unhealthy, and it is an unrealistic goal.



My recommendation is to do jogging (or brisk walking) for 20 or more minutes a day 4-5 days a week. If you currently do not work out regularly, this will give you a great start. You want to feel the burn in your legs, push yourself... If you maintain this, start to step up the duration of your walking. It is important to remember not to EVER skip this routine, it needs to be constant. Walking/jogging/running will help you burn calories and improve your metabolism.

Eat less than you normally do, but make sure you eat enough to satisfy yourself. Incorporate treats for yourself into your diet too... for example: if you love chocolate and eat it all of the time, remove it from your regular diet but still treat yourself... you want to avoid having intense cravings that cause you to binge eat.



Good luck

Answer 2

Hi,

Well for starters, I don't mean to sound rude, but i'm pretty sure fish is a meat, so technically your not a vegetarian, ha ha. Anyway, sorry if that was offensive, just wanted to point that out ;)

You sound like your on a pretty healthy diet, so the fastest way to lose weight now will be to exercise like crazy, but not to the point of injuring yourself. Sprinting, long distance running and swimming are some of the best ways to burn calories and fat, but you have to do at least 1 hour a day every day to get results. But I do think your being a bit unrealistic trying to lose 50lbs in 7 weeks, since the average person loses 1-5 lbs per week. And it can also be really unhealthy and dangerous too lose anymore than 4 lb per week continuously. So maybe you might want to either set your self a lower goal, or extend the time you have to lose weight.

I'd say in 7 weeks, you could probably lose about 35lb MAX, that's if you eat incredibly healthily and do about 10 hours exercise each week.

Hope this helps and you achieve some good results :D

Alisha xx

Answer 3

If you lose 50lbs in 7 weeks that is over 7lbs per week. The most I have lost in 1 week is 5lbs and that was my first week on a new diet and exercise regimen after that the weight loss was more along the lines of 3-4lbs per week with burning 1000 calories a day. I am also a vegetarian. I eat close to no dairy and only eat whole grains. Fruit and veggies are 90% of my diet. Drinking water can help you lose weight, make sure you drink at least 80oz of water a day more if you can. Cutting your calories below 1200 calories will not aide in your weight loss, you need to to eat healthy foods and lots of them! Eat 6 small meals a day instead of 3 large ones. Add weight training (lift weights) to your exercise regimen, this has been proven to increase weight loss. I think a reasonable goal for you is to lose about 20 lbs in 7 weeks but I wish you the best of luck!

Answer 4

Are you f*ing serious? You are only a teensy bit overweight, and losing that much is going to turn you into an anorexic skinny skeleton.

Also, it is absolutely impossible to lose that much in such a short time. I lost about that amount of weight, and it took me a YEAR! I have kept it off though, which will be impossible if you crash-diet and lose a lot at once.

Your diet sounds pretty healthy, maybe just a bit too restrictive. Be careful that your body doesn't switch to energy-saving mode, which will make you gain back all the weight you may lose. I'd say go and work out some, but don't overdo it and make sure you eat enough protein, so your muscles have some building blocks at hand.

Sorry to disappoint you, but there are no miracle cures that will make you a skinny ***** in under two months!

Lastly, consider that maybe you're naturally curvy. Fortunately, we don't all have to look like Kate Moss.

Answer 5

losing 50lbs in 7 weeks is bloody impossible. I have worked out for more than 2 hours a day 7 days a week and in 2 months i only lost twenty pounds. If you are serious about this you should look into creating a meal plan that is low in carbs and will boost your metabolism. There are many good diets on the internet. The other thing I would recommend is to run and do as much cardio and core exercises as possible. (as much as possible = until you physically can't do it any more, not a set time limit) it is going to be hard at first, but make sure that you push yourself (safely) to do it.

Answer 6

Hi! I'm here to help! First, you need to start your day with green tea capsules. You can find it in walmart or any pharmacy where they sell supplements. If they sell white tea capsules, then that's even better. I would get an exercise dvd from beachbody. Choose whichever exercise regime looks better for you. They ALL come with an exercise calendar, so it tells you exactly what to do to lose weight as fast as possible. You cannot diet without exercise... It just doesn't work like that. If you don't want to get a beachbody dvd, go to walmart and buy one even though the ones from walmart aren't nearly as good and get boring. Eat fruits and veggies for EVERY meal. Preferrably veggies. Drink EIGHT glasses of water a day. Not seven... eight. Do not drink anything but water. You need water to flush out the fat. So things you will need: Green tea capsules (White tea is better if you can get it), 8 glasses of water a day, fruits, vegetables, and a beachbody dvd. I suggest TurboFire because I own it and it's awesome.

Answer 7

Ok you know your goal is unrealistic? Only a severely overweight person could hope to lose 50lbs in 7 weeks.



You don't need to be a size 8 at your height. I have friends shorter than you at a size 10 and they look hot, slim but with curves. But if you want to be a stick, well your choice I suppose.



Personally I find swimming the best exercise but you need to find which is the best for you. I find swimming works me hardest and takes the least time. I can do it for half hour a day, feel knackered afterwards and really get my heartrate going. It fits in with my life. I never lost weight in the gym, sure I toned but never had any weight loss. Sure try the personal trainers, if you're that desperate. You don't need it though, they are for people who lack motivation and you sure sound crazy enough to do this.



Like you've said, you know how to eat healthy, you need to make sure you don't starve yourself though. The body needs 1300 calories a day just to lie in bed, go below what your body needs and it'll think you're starving and hold onto it's fat. Make sure you eat between about 1300 - 1500 a day. 5 portions of fruit and veg and plenty of water. Water works wonders. I tend to eat fruit and sugary veg (peas, carrots, sweetcorn etc) earlier in the day or before exercise. In the evenings I stick to brocoli mainly. Eat plenty of protein, this will fill you up. People make the mistake of thinking it's carbs that fill you up but it's carbs that bloat you, protein makes you feel full and less interested in food.



Green tea is meant to boost metabolism, although with plenty of exercise that will boost it by itself. Eating breakfast is also important to kick start your metabolism in the morning.

Answer 8

Hi Harri



Not sure this is an obvious answer but would you like a buddy to help with this? I think the amount you're looking to lose in that timeframe is too high, but it's a really good start that you're thinking about eating better and generally taking more care of yourself (working less hours must really help!) I'm generally eating better/exercising more consistently than I used to and thought I'd see if you wanted to buddy up to keep each other going?



Feel free to email me at [e-mail] if this appeals!



S x

Answer 9

Whoa, slow down, this is very unhealthy, you could be in the hospital for months if you try this, and it really isn't possible, you need at least six months to lose this much, if you lose weight too quickly you will most likely gain it all back really fast, it will just be a short term goal, like in one week.

Good luck! :)

Answer 10

Well this might help I needed to lose a few pounds for my class reunion and a friend of mine turned me onto this program, I droped 12 lbs in 2 1/2 weeks and was never hungry, Its simple to follow and no exotic foods, It might be what your looking for.



Good luck

Answer 11

Add protein powder to lovely recipes (like these Rice Krispies treats) to improve the nutrition.

Answer 12

get working each day

Answer 13

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Answer 14

stand up as well as goal while having favorite tv programs

Answer 15

Skip ordering pizza and make one of these crusts at home: gluten-free nice potato crust, a quinoa tulsi crust that's also gluten no cost, or this low-carb cauliflower crust.

Answer 16

It cant be done, and unless you have a very slight frame 50Ibs is to much weight for you to lose.

size 10/12 sounds a lot better to me.

Lose it slowly.

Answer 17

Honestly... try Slim in 6. You can order it off beachbody.com. It works so well... and it has an entire diet plan too. The videos are all under an our and they're not too hard... or boring. I'm doing it right now and I love it!!

Answer 18

Use silken tofu in place of cream for some recipes such as this dairy-free chocolate mousse.

Answer 19

Start out your mood having eags beacuse eags is made up of a lot more protein

Answer 20

Before your entrée arrives, ask the waitperson to enable you to get a to-go container to help you package half to save for later.

Answer 21

Choose wet snacks including melon, peppers, cherry tomatoes, or perhaps celery. Their water content will fill you up preventing bloating.

Answer 22

I didnt read it all because im too lazy and just want the points..anyways



Whats the rush>? just go slow & steady going to fast only means ur gonna gain it all back again.. the slower u do it the better it will stay off

Answer 23

Swap out your hamburger patty for just a veggie burger.

Answer 24

decaf espresso is a great lower calorie smooth

Answer 25

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