How many pounds of water weight (bloat) is it possible to put on in 2 weeks?What's the best way to lose water?

Question

And how much real weight is it possible to put on in 2 weeks of horrible eating/binging? I know you probably can't answer the part about real fat weight because it depends on so many factors/depends on the person. So has anyone had good experiences losing a vast amount of water weight in about 2 weeks? (because that's how long I have until I go back to school) Anyone actually accomplish this lofty goal (loss of 5-10 pounds of water weight or more) in 2 weeks? How?

Answer 1

I wouldnt worry about the scale. Understand that water weight = fat weight since fat cells are mostly composed of water. If you did successfully drop 5-10 lbs in a week or 2 its likely since you have a propensity to put on water weight that you will put it back on again. This is called rebound, and your body will do that by holding more water instead of releasing it. The best thing to do is to speed up your metabolism, lose the weight at about 2 lbs a week, and stay off the scale.

I will give you three good reasons.

1. The scale is a liar. Physics tells us that weight is a relative term not specific and its based on gravity so the instruments that measure weight can give any reading for reasons unexplained. Bottom line, scales arent accurate and you will beat yourself up over something you have no control over.

2. Which leads to number 2. Our bodies, especially female bodies can shift weight for unexplained reasons because of hormones. In most cases you cant control it. Everybody has different hormonal functions no 2 people are the same. Hormones are what can make you burn less or more fat, retain or eliminate water from your system or speed or slow your metabolism.

3. Which leads to number 3. You need a good plan and to stick with it. Weighing yourself everyday isnt measuring progress its defeating your efforts by psychologically telling you that what you are doing is not sufficient. If you had a good plan then you would stick to it, measure yourself in 3-4 week intervals, and quit worrying about whether its enough.

For any weight loss program its important to understand how to increase your RMR or metabolism. Your RMR or resting metabolic rate is the amount of energy you burn in your daily activities. 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.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

See site below under losing water weight. Also see page on fasting to see how people lose 20 pounds of water weight in a week. Also this is excess, unneeded water.

http://www.phifoundation.org

Answer 4

Your body doesn't store water like that...where did you get this water weight? eat healthy and exercise. Good luck.

Answer 5

Ashtanga or vinyasa yoga styles bur more calories

Answer 6

Stop hunger pangs while dieting by eating foods that keep you full

Answer 7

eat an apple instead of bottled juice

Answer 8

eat at regular intervals

Answer 9

have one to two alcoholic dricks daily instead of more

Answer 10

while on vacation also don t forget your diet and exercise plans