I need to drop 10 pounds in a week! I can no longer count the number of times I heard that from other people, whether the weight loss is for an upcoming high school reunion or for swimsuit season. I even have a friend who wanted to lose 10 pounds just so she can look good in her driver license.
But no matter what their motivations are, there is one question that is in the mind of all these people: is it really possible to drop 10 pounds in a week?
Recognizing that body weight is affected by the food intake and exercise, some people have focused on reducing their food intake to reach their body weight goal, while others have incorporated an exercise regimen into their lifestyles to burn the extra calories. Although ideally, according to nutritionists, the way to successfully lose weight is to stick to a plan that will balance one caloric intake with physical activity, some have had some success in reaching their goal by dieting alone. But how can we drop 10 pounds in a week safely? Medical experts agree that losing 2 pounds a week is safe. If you plan on losing your extra weight through this route by dieting, you need a daily deficit of 1000 calories. So if you are used to eating around 4 big cheeseburgers daily (which is around 700 calories each), you may have to make do with eating 2 and half per day to lose 2 pounds a week. But remember, eating less than 1500 calories daily may cause some serious health problems later on.
Because people want to lose the weight without putting in the physical work, diets have become very popular in recent years. Most of these diets are low in carbohydrates and in calories, resulting in loss of body fluid, which appears as weight loss when on the scale. However, once the body is rehydrated, you get your pounds back.
To start you off on your weight loss journey, here are some tips and guidelines to help you effectively lose weight:
1. You should gradually change your eating habits. Portion control and being more aware of your foods calorie count should become a permanent part of your lifestyle.2. Keep your weight loss at 2 pounds per week. This will ensure that you are still consuming the necessary nutrients while still keeping to your goal of reaching your ideal body weight.3. Incorporation of aerobic physical activity (20-minute sessions thrice weekly) into your weight loss plan will increase your muscle tone which will in turn burn more calories.
If you follow the above tips, you will surely start to feel the inches falling off. You may not drop 10 pounds in a week, but you will be sure that you are doing
But no matter what their motivations are, there is one question that is in the mind of all these people: is it really possible to drop 10 pounds in a week?
Recognizing that body weight is affected by the food intake and exercise, some people have focused on reducing their food intake to reach their body weight goal, while others have incorporated an exercise regimen into their lifestyles to burn the extra calories. Although ideally, according to nutritionists, the way to successfully lose weight is to stick to a plan that will balance one caloric intake with physical activity, some have had some success in reaching their goal by dieting alone. But how can we drop 10 pounds in a week safely? Medical experts agree that losing 2 pounds a week is safe. If you plan on losing your extra weight through this route by dieting, you need a daily deficit of 1000 calories. So if you are used to eating around 4 big cheeseburgers daily (which is around 700 calories each), you may have to make do with eating 2 and half per day to lose 2 pounds a week. But remember, eating less than 1500 calories daily may cause some serious health problems later on.
Because people want to lose the weight without putting in the physical work, diets have become very popular in recent years. Most of these diets are low in carbohydrates and in calories, resulting in loss of body fluid, which appears as weight loss when on the scale. However, once the body is rehydrated, you get your pounds back.
To start you off on your weight loss journey, here are some tips and guidelines to help you effectively lose weight:
1. You should gradually change your eating habits. Portion control and being more aware of your foods calorie count should become a permanent part of your lifestyle.2. Keep your weight loss at 2 pounds per week. This will ensure that you are still consuming the necessary nutrients while still keeping to your goal of reaching your ideal body weight.3. Incorporation of aerobic physical activity (20-minute sessions thrice weekly) into your weight loss plan will increase your muscle tone which will in turn burn more calories.
If you follow the above tips, you will surely start to feel the inches falling off. You may not drop 10 pounds in a week, but you will be sure that you are doing
