How I Lost 10 Pounds in 15 Days Some weeks it seems like there’s not enough hours in the day to do everything you need to do, and then other weeks you have a few days with nothing on your calendar, so you wonder what to do with all that extra time. This was one of those weeks where I had a long list of things to do but no meetings or appointments planned and plenty of time to accomplish everything on my list, so I decided to kick my weight loss efforts into high gear and see if I could lose 10 pounds in 15 days! Here’s how I did it. Click here to check the tropical secret for healthy weight loss The problem: 200+ extra pounds The first thing to realize is that it's going to take more than diet and exercise to get you where you want to be. To lose 10 pounds in 15 days, your daily calorie deficit needs to be at least 500 calories per day. That's tough! It's very likely that you'll need to make a substantial shift in your diet if you're used to consuming 2,000+ calories per day just as an average woman. How do people do it? The key is eating less of their daily caloric intake—while still eating nutritious foods—and exercising more (lots!). Before we look at my experience losing 10 pounds in 15 days, let’s discuss how other women have successfully done it. The first couple of days When you start a new diet or exercise plan, it’s common to experience major results right away. However, if your goal is weight loss (rather than muscle gain), those initial pounds likely won’t last. That’s because your body will fight hard to keep your weight steady by slowing your metabolism and conserving energy. Therefore, if you want to lose weight safely and effectively, resist jumping on that scale until at least day 16 of your plan—your weight will be much more stable then. Instead, use day-to-day measurements (like inches) as a guide for success so you can really see what works for you. The third day The key to losing weight quickly and easily is to eat fewer calories. In order to do that, you need a plan that's healthy and realistic for your lifestyle. Since most people will be able to lose weight only about 1-2 pounds per week, a reasonable goal is to try for a loss of one pound per week; more than that can put your body into starvation mode, making it harder to shed pounds than necessary. It's better to lose 2 pounds a month (12 total) than 16 pounds over 4 weeks because it takes less time. And if you have any hopes of keeping those lost ten pounds off long-term, taking them off slowly is better for you long-term. The fourth day Around 4 days into your water fast, you’ll start noticing weight loss. By day 6, most people have lost 5-7 pounds, according to Gorin. But it isn’t fat loss — you’re just losing water weight at that point. The first three days of any fast is when there's a significant amount of fluid loss, Gorin says. That leads to a feeling of lightheadedness or dizziness (from dropping blood pressure),
but hang in for just a few more days until your body starts burning fat for fuel and those pounds drop off for good. Day 6 and 7 Don’t Forget Fiber: You may be wondering, Where’s my fiber? Don’t I need to get lots of it on a diet? Isn’t fiber like, super important for losing weight? And how come all you did yesterday was tell me what not to eat, and today you aren’t telling me anything? Doesn't that seem a little backwards? The truth is that we want you to feel great during your juice cleanse. That means giving your body all of the nutrients it needs to feel its best. And since we are not asking you to diet and instead focus on a better way of eating, we do not want to cut out any nutrients. Day 8 and 9, loss 5.5 lbs By now, you might be wondering how on earth I was able to lose another 5.5 pounds when there's still one day left. The answer is simple: muscle and water weight loss! In an attempt to break my plateau, I went for a 2-mile run. There's no doubt that running helped with my weight loss (it burns many calories) but it did a lot more than that too. Running made me extremely hungry, so after dinner that night, I had a few slices of pizza--much more than what I would have normally eaten. Day 10, 4.5 lbs lost In all honesty, I am so far beyond ecstatic with how my body is responding to my lifestyle changes. It wasn’t until about a month into my journey that I really started seeing and feeling positive results. For example, instead of doing cardio as a means to burn calories, I changed up my workout routine to include more lifting and weight training. This has yielded drastic results – more muscle tone and an overall sense of well-being. While tracking your food intake may seem tedious at first, it truly is worth it in the long run because you’ll know exactly what your body is (and isn’t) receiving on a daily basis! Day 11, 3 lbs lost! At first, you may be tempted to think that 3 pounds isn’t much, but if you’re trying to lose weight and only lose 3 pounds, consider how far your total weight loss is at that point. You can now add on 6 more pounds, meaning your total will be 9 pounds. That might not seem like a lot of progress, but try to stay positive—you can do it! [reference: Bodyweight Planner] Looking back – why it worked, what could be improved on (if anything) There’s a saying that perfect is the enemy of good. That is, it’s better to do something that you can be proud of and get out there than it is to set your goals too high, fail, and call yourself a failure. This works especially well when used with real-world examples such as weight loss. Although getting down to your goal weight may seem difficult if not impossible (i.e., perfection), setting yourself up for incremental success by picking a reasonable goal like losing 5 pounds or 2 percent body fat can help get you motivated again if you fall off track.