I need to lose 20 lbs in 4 weeks, can this be done in a sensible way? or will it be a case of crash dieting?
595201
that's crash dieting.\n\nthe generally considered safe, effective, long-term weight loss rate is approx 1-2 pounds per week.
1167873
Cut back on carbs and you can lose tons of weight in 14 days.  I lost 20 pounds.  No joke.
1031355
Losing weight fast eg. 20-30 lbs by August is a recipe for disaster. You'd be much better off to do it slowly, healthily and permanently.
385186
Lots of water, lay off sodas, sweets, and fried foods. Water and exercise! Walk, run, jog, whatever. Eat little portions. That's how my husband got 20 lbs off in 2 weeks
569892
Well 5 pounds in 4 weeks is reasonable weight loss so this is doable BUT when you lose weight you can NOT spot reduce. So in other words you may lose 5 lbs but it is usually over your entire body not in one area. You may need to lose more inorder to get your butt and thighs into the shape you wish. Running and stairs tend ot burn the most calories if you can do those. Work to you max intensity for those 40 minutes. Ideally you should work in you heart rate zone 70-80% of your max heart rate. Do the other 20 at least at walking. It would help to do some resistance training, (weights) is you can. Do a cicuit on machines. If no weights then do things such as lunges, squats, leg extensions with a added contraction at the top. GOOD LUCK
923491
There's no such thing as quick and fast. Anything over the counter that can promise you quick and fast isn't safe so I wouldn't take them. You just have to watch your caloric intake versus your activity level, it'll come off, but it will take time. Losing anymore than 4 pounds a week isn't healthy either so don't do some crash diet or pill that could potentially hurt you.
528610
I didn't know what this diet was, but I looked it up.  I wouldn't recommend it.  I have been studying fitness for years, and I don't think it sounds healthy at all to lose that much weight.  Even if you did lose it, you would probably gain it back.  I would just stick to eating healthier and exercising 3 to 5 times per week.  The pay off is wonderful.
995161
Most healthy and simple way... Burn more calories than you take in and I guarantee you will lose weight without crap and stuff it can make a big difference in just weeks.
980220
the diet alone should lose a pound of fat per week......and with all that exercise the pounds should come flying off......wouldnt be surprised if you could lose 5 pounds a week easy.....
339975
i think that you'll make yoursef sick going overboard. with a wedding coming set a more sensible 20 lbs. meet that goal and go from there
971274
The problem is, the less you have to lose the slower it will come off.  For example, if you weigh 250 lbs you could easily lose 22 lbs in a month doing Atkins. On the other hand, if you weigh 150 lbs it's not as likely (not impossible, just not likely).  And if you're already a reasonable weight and want to become underweight, it ain't gonna happen if 4 weeks.\n\nI believe that, followed properly as written in the book, Atkins is a safe, healthy way to lose weight.  However, it still can't accomplish miracles.  I'm sure it took you longer than a month to gain those 22 pounds, it's likely to take longer than that to lose it.
554142
Its easy, follow a nice meal plan, do cardio, maybe some weights.\n\nLifting heavy is what gives you mass, if you lift to burn calories, but not gain muscle mass you will be fine.\n\nI wrote a book explaining how to lose 20lbs in 30 days. It may be of good use to you\ncheck it out or email me for ?'s\nemail matt@realfitnessresults.com
1112441
Crash diets dont work! Why not? Because they leave us hungry and miserable.\nResult? We stop dieting and start bingeing.\n\nbut if you really want one to try here ya go.\n\n this is far from the ideal diet and it should be noted that they aren't balanced and the best way to lose any weight is with a careful well balanced diet.\nDon't do a crash diet for more than 3 to 7 days. Most of these diets are not meant to be kept for extended periods of time. They aren't balanced and not meant to be your permanent way of eating. \nThe week that your going to keep the fad diet, don't overexert yourself. While feeling fine during the diet, you shouldn't try to exert yourself too much, it would make it difficult to keep it and may be too stressful on your system. \n  \n\nDon't go out to dinner with friends and other social activities. Nothing is worst then eating something tiny when your friends are eating their heads off. So, while it can be done, it's easier to just avoid those types of situations. \n  \n\nIf you get very hungry drink a cold glass of water, it will help to take away the hunger pangs. You could always try sucking on ice to calm hunger pains. \n  \n\nOne last thing, once the crash diet ends don't think it's party time and eat out the house...once the diet is over you want to celebrate, just don't celebrate it with food!! Start your well balanced diet once you are done with the fad diet. \nYou must drink eight 8oz. glasses of water daily (64 oz. total per day). \nAt any meal you may eat until you are full. \nYou must eat the minimum listed at each meal. (yep, this diet list the minimum you should eat). \nYou cannot eliminate anything from the diet. Especially the bacon at breakfast and the salads. You must eat the bacon and salads. These combinations of food burn the fat, omitting one part of the combination will cause the whole thing not to work.The grapefruit or fruit juice is important because it acts as a catalyst that starts the burning process. Don't add or reduce the amount of grapefruit or juice. \nCut down on coffee, it affects the insulin balance that hinders the burning process. Try to limit to 1 cup at meal time. \nDon't eat between meals. If you eat the suggested foods you will not get hungry. \nYou can fry food in butter and use butter generously on vegetables. \nDo not eat desserts, breads, and white vegetables or sweet potatoes. \nYou may double or triple helpings of meat, salad or vegetables. \nEat until you are stuffed. The more you eat the more weight you will lose. \n\nStay on the diet 12 days, then stop the diet for 2 days and repeat. \nDiet Plan:\n\nBreakfast: \nEither 1/2 grapefruit OR 8 oz. juice (unsweetened) \n2 eggs any style \n2 slices of bacon \n Lunch: \nEither 1/2 grapefruit OR 8 oz. juice (unsweetened) \nSalad with any dressing \nMeat any style and any amount. \n Dinner: \nEither 1/2 grapefruit OR 8 oz. juice (unsweetened) \nSalad with any dressing OR a red or green vegetable cooked in butter or spices. \nMeat or even Fish any style cooked any way. \nCoffee or Tea (1 cup) \n Bedtime Snack: \n8oz. glass of tomato juice or 8 oz cup of skim milk. \n \nOkay, enjoy your fad diets or better yet, read the fad diets, laugh at how silly they are, and then eat your favorite food and thank god you wouldn't be silly enough to try one of them :o) \n\n *** ive found the best way to lose weight is cut out sodas, sub sweets with fruits and drink plenty of water and exercise **
1012312
January?? Well you'll have no problems at all if you start now. Honestly and truthfully....as much as you don't want to hear it, diet and exercise is really the best way to lose it. I know there are a lot of diet pills out there, but there is no real "magic" pill to get rid of it. Make sure you eat a balanced diet with plenty of water, cut down on refined sugars and exercise your heart out....at the very minimum 3 times a week for 20 minutes, but it is recommended to exercise 5 times a week for at least 30 minutes or more. It is do-able and you have to realize that execise and diet is a life style change; if you are willing to be serious and committed you can acheive your goal. You can do it! Good luck!
275997
That's way too much weight to lose in such a short time. Give yourself 12-14 weeks (minimum). Eat a healthy diet and exercise. The problem with trying to lose too much weight too fast is that you will end up losing lean body mass (muscle). Your muscle tissue is what keeps your metabolism up, so by going on a crash diet and losing it, you end up making yourself fatter in the long run. Stay healthy!
40585
Lifting weights is not the single most efficient method for losing weight.\n\nYou should be increasing your cardiovascular work out.  So bicycle, run, or swim.  \n\nI would say that your target of 10 pounds in 2 weeks is a bit stiff.  You might reach that through a drastic cut in calorie intake, but in general you shouldn't just crash workout/diet on your body. It's not healthy, and you could injure yourself.
452647
That's not exactly healthy. Outside of a very drastic weight-loss surgery I have no idea how one could drop 24lbs in 14 days.\n\nAll anyone can tell you is balance your diet, control your portion size and exercise. The absolute best thing you can do for yourself is come up with a plan - that is realistic and healthy - that meets your fitness goals, work hard to change your lifestyle and habits to accomplish those goals, and most of all - stick with it!