weight loss: i've recently been trying to shed a few pounds but in two week i've only lost like 4 pounds

Question

its not a strict diet but what are some simple ways to lose the pound that dont cost the earth i wanna lose like 20 pounds before summer
(4 months) so i only wont to need to lose like 5 pounds a month



ps im not a stick that wants to be more of a stick
im over weight (doctor words) and that much loss would get me back on track

i didnt lose the 4 pounds on perpose i went on holiday and i stayed with my aunt whos on *w-w so no soft drink in the house and all the foods out the *w-w recipe book
plus we swam in the motels pool every spare second

*w-w mean weight watches

a diet program

Answer 1

You are doing fine. Recommended weight loss is 1 to 2 pounds a week so you are right on target by losing 4 pounds in 2 weeks. Studies have shown that if you lose it any faster, you will gain it all back plus some. Sounds like you are on track with exactly what you are doing.

Answer 2

Most any doctor will tell you that losing 2 pounds a week is not only healthy, it's the ideal speed for keeping it off. Losing weight rapidly through a starvation or deprivation plan actually slows down your metabolism because your body reacts to the lack of food by trying to store what little bit of nutrients it gets, which means that you may lose that 20 pounds quickly, but as soon as you start eating like a normal person again, you'll not only regain the 20 you lost but probably even more because your metabolism won't be able to process the intake. Stick with what you're doing - you'll be much happier in the long run, I promise.

Answer 3

Here is what I hear you saying:

*I wanna lose like 20 pounds in 4 months
*I lost 4 pounds in 2 weeks
*I am slightly overweight and need to lose the weight
*I went and stayed at my aunt's house and ate no junk food and swam each day.

And here is the answer: YOU are doing great! You are losing the amount per week that you are supposed to be losing, and you are doing it the way you are supposed to. There is no magic to it...nor does it have to be hard. I mean look- you cut out soda and some junk food and swam each day. I mean how hard is that?? And THAT is all you need to do! Keep it up, you'll continue losing about 2 pounds a week and in another 8 weeks or so you will look and feel great. And it'll all happen without starving yourself or taking some magic pills!

Answer 4

We all want to lose it fast but four pounds in two weeks means you're probably doing something exactly right. My doctor told me that two pounds per week was best. You'll be much more likely to keep it off. I've found that any kind of "diet" other than simple healthy eating is a waste of time. You can't keep it up forever and all the weight comes back. I just try to control my eating one hour or one day at a time.

Simple exercises have helped me a lot. As you exercise you may not actually see a great loss on the scale because you'll be building muscle and getting rid of fat but that's what makes you look better in the long run.

If we only didn't need food to survive and if chocolate wasn't so yummy this would be so much easier! Good Luck.

Answer 5

Diets don't always need to be terribly strict. 4 pounds in 2 weeks is very good! Anything more than that would be considered unhealthy; doctors and dietitians suggest that you lose no more than 1 or 2 pounds per week, regardless of weight and body size. So you're losing weight the healthy way, which will be more permanent than, say, if you'd lost 10 pounds in a week.

If you're looking to tone up AND lose weight, try running. 5 days a week, plus some weight lifting, will provide you with really quick results. It's cheap, too (and I'm all about cheap): all you need are a shirt, shorts, and a pair of running shoes. No membership to the gym required; just run around your neighborhood. :) Good luck and keep up the good work!

Answer 6

A healthy weight-loss, is generally ONLY 1-2 pounds a week. Here's something to remember, "The quicker you lose weight, the better chance that it'll come back double"

The longer it takes for you to shed the pounds, the more likely you will be able to keep OFF the pounds.

Answer 7

This is a sensible amount to lose. The best diets are where you lose up to 2 pounds a week. It may seem slow but a faster weight loss will go straight back on. The key to a successful diet is determination and patience and eating less calories than you burn, so increase your excercise too.
Just think in four weeks you will have lost half a stone and by Christmas you could have lost over two stone. Good Luck

Answer 8

2 pounds a week is a healthy loss. Any more than that and you're putting yourself at risk.

Answer 9

use a smaller plate

Answer 10

A FEW THINGS TO REMEMBER:
The correct way to burn fat and stay healthy is to burn more calories than you consume
You need to make sure you are eating healthy foods while still excercising
If you have a big appetite drink plenty of water so that you will feel full but not consume calories
But you should always eat
If you start to skip meals you will only be more hungry at your next meal and probably eat way too much
Remember, the average persons stomach is as big as a slice of pizza scrunched up into a ball
So you shouldnt be putting more food into your stomach than what fits
Also, it takes aproximately 15-20 minutes for your brain to realize that you are full
so eat slower and you will realize sooner when you are not hungry anymore

ALSO....
i found this artical called "50 Habits of "Naturally Thin" People
How to get Started:Decide how much you want to loose and see how many calories a day it will take to make it happen by year's end.Then, work into your routines however many of these eating tweaks and exercises you need to achieve your goal.
Slash 250 cal.s a day to lose about 25 lbs. in a year, Slash 500 cal.s to loose 50 pounds.
This is based on a 150-pound person: you may need to cut more/ fewer calories depending on ur weight, age & gender. It also assumes your normal calorie intake essentially stays the same and your weight is stable.
* I'm only going to give you the ones that are most helpful and burn calories. If you want more then email me*
1.Wake-up Workout - When your eyes open, sit up slwoly w/out using ur hands. W/ legs straight out, lean forward until u feel a gentle stretch in ur back & hamstrings. Hold. Then, Using ur abs, lower urself flat. Rest & repeat 2 more times. BURNS 10
2. Balance Booster - While u brush ur teeth, alternate standing on 1 leg as u switch mouth quadrants(every 30 seconds). BURNS 10
3.Be a Ballerina - As ur coffee drips, stand sideways, put 1 hand on the counter, and lift the outside leg straigh out in front of u, keeping it extended. With upper body straight, hold for a few sec.s and move it to the side: hold and extend it behind u. Do 5x on each leg. BURNS 10
4. Talk It UP - Every time u grab the phone, stand up & pace around. BURNS 50
5. Carry Some Weight - When ur grocery Shopping/ running erands, wear a backpack with 5-10 lbs bag of sugar inside to increase resistance & burn more calories. Add purchases to ur load as it becomes easier. BURNS 20 (FOR AN HOUR OF ERRANDS)
6.Pump at the Pump - While ur getting gas, With 1 hand on ur car, Stand on the balls of ur feet & slowly rise up & down for as long as it takes to fill ur tank. BURNS 10
7. Shop till the Pounds Drop - at the mall try on at least 10 outfits- pants and shirts.BURNS 60
8. Jog for Junk Mail - For every piece of junk mail u get each day, do 1 lap around ur house/ building, / up & down a flight of stairs. BURNS 35-140
9. Play Footsie - After Dinner, while u are sitting at the table, extend your right leg out & slowly bend it up & down, squeezing & holding in the up position for at least 5 sec.s. Repeat 5x for each leg. BURNS 10
10.Ease into Evening - sitting with feet uncrossed, grab ur wrists & raise ur hands above ur head to lengthen the spine. Take a deep breath in as u reach & hold the position, breathing slowly in & out for 20 sec.s, taking longer on the exhale. BURNS 5
11. Sing a Song - Spend sunday morning belting it out in the church choir. BURNS 70 PER SERVICE
12. Catch This! -
Spend 30 min tossing a ball or a frisbee with ur kid/dog BURNS 90
13. Make Whoopee - Instead of a bowl of ice cream as a bedtime snack, have a robust tussle with your spouse. BURNS 300

Good Luck!!