Question:
How can I shed my 5 lbs quick?
I have my last appt with my surgical group team on may 15 and i still need to lose 5 lbs, i have been on a 1200 cal a day diet (actually less) i've been walking, and doing tae-bo. I'm having such a hard time losing this weight thats required before my appt or they wont even schedule surgery. any suggestions, or opinions on this? thankyou so much!!!! — Lynne W. (posted on May 7, 2003)
May 7, 2003
I have used an all liquid diet (using slim fast or scan diet) when I needed
to loose a couple pounds fast. Also remember that you have to get enough
calories so your body doesn't go into starvation mode.
— horserider0146
May 7, 2003
This may sound cruel, but if you go on an all pinapple diet for a week, ur
sure to get the pounds off. Pinapples have an enzyme that burns off fat and
increases ur metabolism. If u have the strength to remain ONLY on
pinapples, then try it. Best of Luck !!
— Laura R.
May 7, 2003
I would suggest ATKINS for a week. That was the only way I lost weight the
fastest pre-op, and since once you have surgery you'll be eating similar-
might as well try it and get used to it! Most people can lose 5-10lbs. the
first week during it- could be water weight- but its still weight if you're
looking for the numbers!
— Lezlie Y.
May 7, 2003
I second Atkins I lost 6 pounds the first week mostly water weight I'm sure
but I do know surgeons will cancel WLS if you don't loose the required
weight. I have 45 pounds left to lose and I still lost 6 someone else who
has more to lose lost 10.
— Candace F.
May 7, 2003
Do the Adkins diet designed for people who find it hard to lose on
even Adkins ,but only for one week .. thats NO carbs protein only and high
fat protein ..like baccon and cream cheese ..the more fat the deeper in
ketosis and the quicker you lose , but he warns this is only one week and
to jump start your body into burning its fat .
— ruthie
May 7, 2003
I have my surgery today ( leaving in 3 hrs ) and my Drs office requires you
to lose some weight too. I did the regular atkins diet for a week and also
they 2 days before your appt drink the miracle diet drink ( you can get it
at walmart ) its like $15 for the bottle. Its works I lost 7 in 2 days.
— Renee D.
May 8, 2003
The so called "hollywood diets" (48 hour juice fast) does indeed
work. It simply provides your body with enough calories to function, and
yet the acidity of the juice helps slough off water weight. You dont
actually have to spend the $15-$40 to buy it just make your own. Take a big
glass (32oz) fill with ice, pour a combo of orange juice, apple juice and
1/4 cup pinappple juice, and you've got all the ingredients of the
"hollywood diet". Drink one glass every 4-5 hours. With as many
cups of water in between as you can stand. (I would recomment 4 20oz) You
will drop between 4-10 pounds of mainly water weight (more if your
pre-menstrual, or if your diet includes a lot of sodium). I would only do
this in a pinch though, juice fasts are good for cleansing, though only
occasionally.
— donna O.
May 10, 2003
protein, water, no salt...
— DianeN
May 10, 2003
protein, water, no salt...nothing else-just like Atkins induction phase-and
you won't get hungry!!
— DianeN
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