Quick easy way to drop a couple of pounds?

Question

Im 5'8'' and lik 126 pounds. I run track for my school and go to the weight room everyday with practice after running 5 miles or doing a track workout.

Im in my off season right now and i am trying to lose a couple pounds to take a couple seconds off my times and just to be in better shape. Im not talkin drastic just lik 5, 6 pounds in the next 6 weeks.

I know of some diets like the carbs one, which is good during my season because ill be burning the carbs and using them. Also my friend is substituting everything he drinks with water. I have heard this also works good.

Any sugestions would be great. Thanks

Answer 1

A water diet approach is the perfect way to slow down your speed as it will assuredly result in muscle loss. A low carb diet can have a similar result. If you want faster times, build more muscle. Muscle weighs more than fat. You do not need weight loss, but you may need to lower your body fat percentage.
You are already pretty skinny. That is probably due to all that running. Running is a cardiovascular exercise. You need to bulk up not thin down. Your weight training after running may be counter productive. Drink a high carb protein shake before and after the weight room! Focus on building your legs for a stronger "kick". Build your upper body for a bigger "pump". You will probably gain some weight but it will be all muscle. You will be lean and strong. Do pliometrics for the best speed results.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Well, lo carb works for me, and following strict Atkins for two weeks will drop at least 6 or 7 lbs. But, that's eating less than 20 g carbs per day, and if you're an athlete that may not be enough for your body to have proper fuel.

Another thing that works for me,...tweak your metabolism. The metabolic rate goes up with exercise, and after big meals. So, eat alot one day, then exercise, then the next day drop calories in half, then do that for a couple of days, then go back up to high-calorie meals for one day, etc etc etc...keeping things varied like that will keep the body from going into "starvation mode' during a diet. It "fools" the body's metabolism into burning fat.

Answer 4

if you loose 5 or 6 punds you will actually be underweight....
you may not be able to loose 5 or 6 pounds bc those extra pounds you think you see may be muscle!Loosing muscle is not good for any body type. you may just need more practice to cut down on your time.Just practice more and pls dont loose anymore weight the last thing you want to do is loose healthy muscle mass.

Answer 5

swap out brown rice or quinoa yes even the new super food which both add up to about 220 calories per cup for cauliflower or roasted peppers that are only about 30 calories per cup

Answer 6

Replace chips with salad to cut carbs

Answer 7

Practice deep brearhing exercises to reduce the stress hormone cortisol

Answer 8

when stopping for a road trip break take a quick lap around the parking lot

Answer 9

Avoid late night eating Because your metabolism slows down when you sleep

Answer 10

2 hour walk at a moderate pace