Diet and weight loss plan?

[Anonymous]

I am trying to lose at least 10-20 pounds in 2 months. I really don't know where to start besides founding out what my daily calorie maintenance is, exercising 4 times a week on elliptical, and toning my arms with arm weights.

However, I REALLY need a list of foods that will help speed the process. I know it is ideal to lose 1-2lbs a week but when you first start working out, you lose a lot more weight in the first week.

Please give me some suggestions for food and exercise if you know any! Thanks

[Vasillilaw]

When I diet I usually eat anything considered healthy. No desserts...nothing that tastes good and you know is fattening. Sometimes I take every calorie into account. Most of the time I just wait until I'm hungry which is really quite rare. Maybe a few times a day. Other than that I would use my cross crunch once a day or do some sort of physical activity once a day. I lose tons of weight like that. Gotta look good for bikini season! (:

[dangit]

coffee is diuretic... drink it with no sugar/cream... and also chilli! Chilli pepper speeds up metabolism... applecider vinegar (use it in your salad with a wee bit of olive oil)...

Skip sugars... and sodas... nothing carbonated... and really take your time to strech! I find it helps me tone more when I strech and I noticed I lost an extra inch when I really did strech after my workouts...

[Belgie]

I don't think its possible to lose 20lbs of fat in 2 months. That said...

1lb of fat is 3600 calories.

You need to have a calorie deficit of 72,000 in 2 months (8 weeks)

That's 9,000 calories deficit a week.

The highest calorie burning exercise is running. An average person can burn 986 calories an hour.

So, if you eat healthy, but do 10 hours of running a week, you might be able to do it.

[Ju1cedup]

If you are not lifting with your legs, you are not maximizing your metabolism and toning capabilities.

You're diet should consist of carbs in the morning and before/after workout. Meals should all have a good protein source, and fill the rest in with veggies. Eat 5 times a day