How much weight can you lose in 2 weeks?

Question

without really excersing, just portion control and eating healthy

Answer 1

if you are just starting out... probably nothing... in fact in your first 2 weeks you shouldnt even be on the scale... its too early to tell what impact any change is having in your body.

What you may want to do is boost your metabolism since it appears that you want to try a weight loss program with minimal exercise.

There are several ways to increase metabolism but lets look at the factors that drive your metabolism first.

* 1. Genetics - you have very little control, but you are not a prisoner of your genes.
* 2. Lean Muscle Mass - this one throws most people off because women think, oh no I dont want muscles and men think I guess I have to look like a body builder. Lean muscle mass is simply your weight minus the weight of your organs, bones, fluids and fat. You increase lean muscle mass primarily through eating properly, resistance exercise, and a lifestyle that doesnt promote catabolizing activites (smoking, heavy drinking and drug use)
* 3. Frequency of meals - the more meals the more the metabolic processes take place in your body and the faster your metabolism.
* 4. Water Intake - dehydration is a major drag on metabolism.
Most people are dehydrated and they dont know it.
* 5. Sleep - getting enough rest allows the body to function at a higher metabolic level.

Before beginning any program to speed up your metabolism its important to know what your RMR (Resting Metabolic Rate) is. This is essentially your metabolism because its the number of calories you burn from normal everyday activities.
The goal is always to make this number as high as possible, because the higher your RMR its is more likely you will be lean or thin.
Here are the most important factors that influence RMR or metabolism.

Body Weight - A person with a greater body weight will have a higher RMR than a smaller person because their body has to work "harder" to support and maintain the extra weight. A weight gain that is attributed to a gain in fat mass will not affect RMR as much as a gain in muscle mass; however, overall weight gain regardless of body composition results in a higher RMR.

Body Composition - If two people are the same body weight, the person with more muscle will have a higher RMR than the person with less muscle because muscle is more metabolically active than fat. In fact, muscle burns two to four times more calories than fat at rest. Therefore, as a person gains muscle mass, their RMR is likely to increase.

Age - Resting metabolic rate gradually declines with age on the order of 2-3% per decade

Gender - Men have a higher RMR than women, primarily because of greater muscle mass.

Exercise - The effect of exercise on RMR is dependent on a number of factors, including the type of exercise, intensity and duration as well as individual and environmental factors. Burning calories even after the exercise session is over is referred to as excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC). With cardiovascular training, RMR can be elevated for as long as eight hours after a 60-minute session of moderate intensity. A vigorous strength training session of 90 minutes can elevate RMR 11-12% two hours after the session; RMR can remain elevated as much as 9% the following morning. Most people, other than elite athletes, do not exercise at a high enough intensity to trigger a significant EPOC.

Food - The consumption of food creates an increase in energy expenditure called the thermic effect of food (TEF). This increase in energy expenditure is due to the energy the body needs to digest and absorb food. TEF peaks approximately 60-90 minutes after eating and may increase RMR for up to five hours depending on the size and composition of the meal.

Thyroid Levels - Untreated hypothyroidism can lower RMR by approximately 30%.

Menopause - On average, women gain about one pound per year during menopause. Weight gains may be related to decreases in muscle mass which decreases RMR.

Calorie restriction and exercise - Restrictive diets consisting of less than 1,000 calories per day can result in an acute decrease in resting metabolic rate. Adding an exercise program to a diet can preserve some but not all lean muscle tissue.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Generally the accepted amount of weight to safely loose in a week is around 2 Lbs. So, in two weeks maybe 4-5 pounds?

Answer 4

Without exercise you can expect to lose nothing. portion control doesn't work and healthy eating will only mean that better quality calories are goin in. The answer is in a simple mathematical equation; calories out > calories in. It's the exercise that causes weight loss. Methinks budsmoker is looking for the easy way, which is the faulty thinking of the budsmoker everywhere.

Answer 5

Eat nourishing food with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables being part of it. Chew each morsel at least 32 times. This will activate signal to the brain as soon as u have had enough. Besides this change in eating style, take regular light exercises and brisk walks every day. U will be able to gain/shed all extra weight gracefully and in a reasonable time span.

Answer 6

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 7

eat 5 6 small meals a day instead of 3

Answer 8

Exercise in the morning to speed up weight loss

Answer 9

having less than 1 200 calories a day may slow down your metabolism

Answer 10

eat chili for a couple of days research shows that chili peppers boost your metabolic rate burning 50 more cals a day