How can I safely shed about 65 lbs in about 3-4 months?

[MsPanama]

I've finally decided that I wanted to become a Deputy Sheriff and I can't have more than 26% body fat when I go in for my health assessment. Since I relocated by home and been around family I've gained back and more of the weight that I had lost when I lived a far and have been to lazy to start back my workout routine. The diet part I have covered but I wondered will Zumba and Core workouts (with the big ball) be enough or should I also incorporate my kettle bell workouts with this also?

[Anonymous]

Start lifting weights, at least do body weight exercises and build some muscle (you won't get buff so don't worry).

You need a little extra muscle to really burn calories. Cardio type exercises are not that effective because they don't burn calories as long, while muscle workouts burn calories for 24 hours after. You'll also gain strength which benefits your job.

[MsPanama]

I didn't know this...thanks for sharing that!

[quovadis911]

Go sign up at a kickboxing gym, or a boxing gym. You will get into great shape, and it will make you a better Deputy Sheriff. Plus go see a registered nutritionist, they will help with the diet.

[MsPanama]

Thanks a lot...I never even thought about it doing a work out that would also make me a better Deputy! There is a great kickboxing/mma style training spot about 10 min away.

[quovadis911]

Glad I could help!

[tadpole25]

Depends on your weight. The heavier you are, the more you will be able to lose during a couple months.

[kheserthorpe]

That's a huge loss - need to maintain 4 lbs a week.

Zumba won't be enough. You need multiple hours a day of exercise to have a shot at this.

[Anonymous]

I can tell you that it's not going to be safely trying to drop that much in such a short time.