Help me lose weight, pretty please. would this work?

[Anonymous]

so i am wanting to lose weight for Christmas, i'd say i have about 47 days till Christmas starting Monday.
I am 5ft 2, size 16 in clothing (190lbs) and i am wanting to be a size 12 again, or at the very least 14 going on 12. i would say thats about 40/45 pounds to lose.

i plan on doing moderate exercise for 10/20 mins a day 3 times a week working up to an hour 3-4 times a week. switching between exercise dvd and my exercise bike/rowing machine at home. on a 800 calorie diet. would this work or not? since i am not working off many calories at first, i don't want to consume too many calories. please pick the best amount in the poll.. and share your story/advice down below. thanks guys =D

1,000 calories is best

800 calories is best

1,100 calories is best

650 calories is best

[kenziehanna]

don't calorie restrict you will end up binge eating or not having enough energy to workout. eat a lot of veggies and fruits and protein, eating over 1200 calories per day isn't always bad it just depends on what you're consuming. also, working out that little probably won't do much in that amount of time. honestly you won't lose 40 pounds in that amount of time. usually, especially for women, when you start working out you won't see results until 3 months or so after you may even think you are gaining weight due to the muscle growth underneath the current fat you have you may look a little bigger until the fat starts to reduce. losing weight is a long hard process and it's a lifestyle you have to maintain your body that's why when people who are fit once they stop working out they gain weight back so unless you plan on extending your date and exercising more and consuming healthy calories you won't see the results you want. I recommend running since you don't seem to plan on going to a gym. running will make your weight burn off really quickly it's just really hard at first! just stick with it and if you really want to lose weight you will!

[Xfitchick]

1. That is too low in calories. Your body will go into starvation mode and you will stabilize in weight. Just eat somewhat less than your daily need (depends on muscle content and activity). 2. That amount to loose on 47 days is a lot. Be happy if you loose 20 and if more, the better for you. 3. To burn fat, you need low intensity cardio for long periods (minimum 1/2 hour, but better an hour). 4. Eat healthy, lots of vegetables and fruit, no added sugars. Add proteins in 5 small portions a day so you burn only fat and not muscle. 5. Focuss on fat content, not on weight. Muscle is heavier than fat.

[Asker]

thank you very much xxx i will stick to 1,000 calories as i am guessing you chose in the poll. i will try exercise up to 30 mins and work up to 1 hour 3-4 times a week. i have to start off low because my heart can't take it.

after a while i feel like i am dying so i will need to build up my stamina. but yes, it would be nice to lose at least 20 pounds. very nice in fact.

[Xfitchick]

Don't be afraid to eat between 1500 and 2000 cal, if they are composed healthy. The daily need for a female with normal activity is just above 2000.

[Asker]

i heard to burn fat you need to burn more calories than you intake. i don't know how that works exactly because if you don't exercise everyday... you are eating 1,200 calories and only exercising on the days you exercise to the calories you burn from 1,200 you will be left with 700. it just confuses me

[Xfitchick]

correct, but your body will burn normally more than 2000 cal. So if you eat less you will start burning fat. But if your calorie intake is too low, your body goes into starvation mode to protect itself

[Xfitchick]

thanks

[squatrackcurler]

the fastest you can healthily lose weight is about 2 pounds per week, with 1 pound per week being optimal (don't quote me on that, but thats what i heard). I realize you want to look thinner right now, but it'll be a slow process getting there if you can to stay lean in the long term. using a quick online calculator, it says you should be taking in 1,620 calories per day, while exercising fairly regularily

[jman46241]

Forget about calories and weight. It's about slimming down size! Ok, yes that does play into the amount of calories, but it comes down to healthy exercise. You cannot expect to lose 40 pounds in a month and a half.

[Elarra]

Well, I'm 5'3, 170, and a size 10, so I would say you only need to lose 20-25 pounds to be a size 12.

You need to do cardio at least 3-4 times a week intensely for 30 minutes a day and do weight lifting. I would say 4 days of workouts a week would be good. Only drink water. And 47 days is about 7 weeks, so if you would need to lose between 2-3 pounds a week to make it to a size 12. Calories need to be at least 1600. And you have to get them from the right place. 1600 calories of meat and pasta isn't the same as 1600 calories of lean meats, veggies, and fruit.

Lots of fruit and veg and lean proteins like chicken and fish. Stay away from red meat.

[Drooogie4]

Don't drop under 1000 calories. Preferably eat 1200 or so. What you eat will determine more that than how much you eat.
Try and stick to fruits and veggies, lots of water and dont eat or drink anything with added sugar (artificial or real).
That, with exercise will get you results

[beachflamingo]

If you don't eat at least 1200 calories, your body goes into starvation mode. You'll end up gaining wait in the long run. Gaugegirltraining on YouTube has videos on how many calories you should eat for you body type and for your health to lose weight. She is a dietician. I highly recommend watching her videos.

[MaiNameIsSunshine]

Bad idea with the drastically low calories, try around 1500 calories with low fat. Cut down on sweets and also drink plenty of water.

[MaiNameIsSunshine]

In fact I'd say it would be okay to drop to 1200, just make sure you're eating enough meals a day.

[Stevan7]

Moderate exercise for 20 minutes 3 times a week is not going to do shit for you. Up working time, think about it this way: If you work more, you will lose more.