Need to lose some weight (like a stone - 6.5 kilos) in 6 weeks?

Question

Any suggestions on how to lose a stone (if not more) in 6 weeks? Going to Spain and have 2 x size 6 sisters (thats a 2 in USA!) I'm a 12 (8)
Hate the gym, and partner cooks caribbean food nearly every night! Help. Any tips appreciated!

I am the same build as both sisters therefore know that I am overweight.I am sure it has something to do with the caribbean food!

Answer 1

I have lost around 60 lbs in 6 months and I will tell you what not to eat. The first myth we have been told is that fat is bad. Sugar and carbohydrate are the big nasties. In fact, reduced fat food that has had some of the fat removed is actually more fattening than the regular food because the removed fat in most cases has been replaced with carbs! This is the main reason why you must absolutely stay away from ALL processed food with no exception. Eat fresh and natural. You must have 3 meals a day and get into a routine so your body knows when to expect food. Your body is capable of doing exquisite things to avoid weight loss if it thinks it’s going to get starved, so you must feed it and regularly.

The other thing you must do is keep your insulin as low as possible by getting sugar and carbs in your diet as close to zero as you can and not having ANYTHING between meals except water. Also having at least 5 hours between one meal and another. The last meal of the day must be no later than 9pm. Insulin is a hormone that will absolutely block fat and protein burning in your body and force it to burn sugar, that's how it works. You will NOT lose weight with your blood stream flooded with insulin, even with exercise. It’s impossible. You must have at least 8 glasses of water a day in order for your liver and kidneys to excrete the fat from your body this is crucial.

Now, what you must stay away from and I mean, non at all. Bread, pasta, rice, pastry, flour of any kind, sugar, potato, onion, parsnip, sweet potato, pumpkin, beetroot, carrots, peas, beans, beer, sweet wine, spirits, spreads like butter and margarine and be very careful of sauces and condiments. Fruit and milk should be taken very, very sparingly because they are fattening. Fruit is full of sugar too, only a very small amount. Avoid all processed food including diet soda it will stimulate insulin. 3 cups of black tea or coffee WITH meals a day is OK. Use Stevia for a sweetener.

OK, if you are still with me, what can you eat? In a nutshell you replace the carbs you have removed with protein and green leafy vegetables. Do not mix protein only 1 per meal. This is what you can eat. Lean meat, poultry, fish, cheese, yoghurt and eggs are your permitted proteins. Cauliflower, cabbage, sprouts, broccoli, capsicum, mushroom, celery, zucchini and a small amount of tomato. You can have unlimited amounts of lettuce and cucumber but ONLY at meal times. You can use balsamic vinegar as a dressing; mustard is ok too but only made from the powder. Shop bought is full of sugar! Curry powder in cooking can be used as well. One tablespoon of olive oil is ok per day, in cooking and as a dressing. Garlic is OK but not shop bought; you guessed it, full of sugar. Use fresh.

I will GUARANTEE if you stick to this you will loose heaps of weight, fast. I know it's not easy and you need the support of your family too.

Just another couple of things I forgot. NO breakfast cereal and avoid really heavy exercise you will just burn glycogen in your muscles, not fat and it will just make you sore and tired. You need prolonged gentle exercise to burn fat like walking. You don't need to exercise at all on this diet as long as you're moving about. Last but not least read food labels and look at the ingredients. Avoid foods like the plague with more than 5 grams of carbohydrate per 100 grams. If you like a drink, Semillon Sauvignon Blanc (very dry and low in carbs) with a little soda water is OK with meals.

Good Luck. Jules, lecturer. Australia.

Answer 2

So you want to lose weight because your sisters are thinner than you?

I would first focus on yourself--it's unhealthy to compare yourself to others. A size 2 may be unhealthy for you. Also, losing a stone may not be what you really need to do.

Which is more important to you--clothing size or weight?

I would start working out more, focusing on the areas that need the most work. Stay active, and eat healthy.

You may hate the gym, but losing weight IS going to require working out. Try pilates. Try yoga.

Also, you won't see anything for 4+ weeks. Don't expect immediate results.

Muscles weigh more than fat, so don't be surprised if you gain weight.

Remember: it's not always about the weight.

Answer 3

On the South Beach diet I lose 11 pounds in 2-3 weeks, and another 9 in about another 3 weeks. So I can lose 20 in 5-6 weeks.

Answer 4

It is mostly NOT your fault, if you need to lose weight. The way you have been taught to eat is responsible for making obesity the number one health problem in the world (according to Atlantic Monthly magazine) replacing hunger and infectious disease. You need to re-learn how to eat so you can become thin. Not a diet, but diet lifestyle.

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Answer 5

I've lost 5 kilos in my first week. It's my 10th day and I have included salad with some protein (eg. egg/ lean chicken) as you suggested. After 4 years of trying, the fat is finally coming off. It truly feels like magic!

Get started today!

Answer 6

in 6 weeks from 75 kg, with that diet and exercise...Around 60-65kg So around 10kg. Btw that diet is not ideal. After that starvation period, when you eat something with heaps of calories, your muscle-fat ratio will change/worse. Cuz your body thinks it needs to store fat in order to survive incase another starvation period happens.

Answer 7

grab one of your friends and have them start running with you in the mornings and in the evenings. and make sure to eat right... no more pizza, lasanga, or anything with alot of fat in it. you will see a big difference in 6 weeks.

if you really want to push it and you require something even tougher (or none of your friends want to help you) then take karate lessons. i was 205 pounds when i was 13 years old. alot! then my dad took me to karate classes... after 6 weeks i lost about 20 pounds. but it was intense training and i was sweating like crazy. try it and good luck.

Answer 8

oki well since you hate the gym i wont say exercise, but take out any soda or alcohol and drink about 12 glasses of water...this will will fill your stomach so you're not as hungry...eat smaller meals but more frequently...snack on think like fruit...nuts...pretzels without salt...yogurt...cereal...i guarantee you'll lose weight!

Answer 9

use a vegetable bean dip such as hummus instead of ranch dressing or a fatty cream based dip

Answer 10

make like a fish and swim at a leisurely pace for 17 minutes

Answer 11

push a grocery cart for 45 minutes