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Losing 5 pounds in one week is not only unreasonable, it is unlikely. If you watch the t.v. show The Biggest Loser you will see how much it takes to lose 5 pounds in one week. They are usually working out 4-5 hours a day, everyday, and have their diets monitored very strictly. If you do lose 5 pounds in one week it is probably all water weight and not fat. Check the scale in two weeks and see if your weight have balanced out. You will most likely gain back the weight you thought you had lost. As you exercise you will most likely gain a few pounds in muslce mass at first and then start to lose weight (fat) as you exercise more. Proper weight loss and exercise takes time and will not happen quickly. Set your goal for a 6 month period. Quick weight loss will not stay off for long. Most people who lose weight quickly will only gain back the weight plus more. Diet pills and gimics are the biggest culprits here. Dehydration is not a quick answer for weight loss. If you exercise too much, you will only gain more water weight back as you body fights to regain a normal state of hydration. This is the same with starvation. If you do not eat for a few days and then return to a regular diet you will most likely gain more weight because your body will store the fat quicker and more of it in the fear of you starving yourself again.
Being healthy and keeping a healthy weight takes a lot of effort and time. The younger you are, the easier it is. Keep in mind that patience is the one thing here that will take the weight off and keep it off. A balanced diet and proper exercise routine is key.
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∙ 10y agoOne should contact your doctor before starting any weight loss diet. Weight Watchers is one of the best programs available for weight loss. They not only help one lose weight but also provide a great support system.
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∙ 10y agoIt is not too difficult to find a diet that can help one lose 5 pounds. The difficult part is to maintain the new lower weight. Some diets are the Atkins diet and the South Beach diet.
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A person trying to lose weight should?
lose one to two pounds a week Exercise and diet
How do you lose 40 pounds in 1 week?
Sorry- there is no way to lose 40 pounds in one week that would not kill you. A weight loss diet will typically reduce weight by about 2 pounds a week. Even if you ate NOTHING for a week you would not lose 40 pounds.
Which popular fad diets claim that you can lose 10 pounds in a week?
There are many popular fad diets that claim that one can lose 10 pounds in a week. Some of the most popular fad diets are the cabbage soup diet, master cleanse diet and the Hollywood diet.
How much can one except to lose per week?
How much one can expect to lose per week will vary depending on the amount of exercise and the type of diet. On average, a person could lose one to two pounds per week without damaging his or her body.
How do you lose 250 pounds in one week?
Unless you get gastric bypass you can't lose that much in one week. Even if you starve yourself.
Can you lose 80 pounds in a week?
No, you cannot lose 80 pounds in one week by any natural means.
How are you supposed to lose 23 pounds in a week?
You are not supposed to lose 23 pounds in one week. It is simply not possible.
How do you lose 26 pounds in a week?
You cannot lose 26 pounds in one week by any natural means.
How do you lose one KG in one week?
Diet.
How can you lose 5 lbs in one week?
You can lose 5 pounds in one week by committing to a low calorie diet and exercising for at least 5 times a week. Your calorie intake should not fall below 1200 calories daily.
How can you lose about 94 pounds in one week?
It is impossible, by any natural means, to lose 94 pounds or anything like that in one week.
How do you lose 70 pounds in a week?
Have a limb amputated. No really, you didn't gain 70 pounds in one week, how can you expect to lose it in one week? It would be aggressive to try and lose 70 pounds in 6 months. That would be 3 pounds a week and that is very hard!
