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Beefdawg

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Hello everyone, I'm new to the forum and have a few questions. Well let me start by saying that I have gotten myself into a funny situation. I made a bet with a few friends for money, that I could lose twenty pounds in two weeks. This bet has started since last Saturday, so I have until the next Saturday after this one to lose the weight. I have done this three times in my life before, but I had gained the weight back because I have gotten lazy. I'm 18, 5'9, and I weighed 241 pounds last Saturday. At the moment I have dropped seven pounds, so I weigh about 234. I did this by stopping all the junk food and just working out every night for about two hours. I switch between bike riding and running. I know that pushing myself like this from the start is probably not healthy, but I need to win this bet. Are there any suggestions as to what I can do to make sure I win? Also, after I lose the weight, I would like to keep losing, but start eating more food (the healthy kind, not junk), any suggestions for that? Thanks for the help.
 
This might sound blunt, and I am sorry, but no one here will suggest any sort of diet that will have you losing 20 pounds in 2 weeks. It is dangerous. It is unhealthy and just something we do not support. At 241 pounds, the most you could lose in a recommended way would be a total of 4.8. (1% of your weight a week). (mod edit: yup, mistyped that)

I'm sorry you made such a bet. If you want help losing weight without doing a crash diet, we will help you there.
 
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Lol thanks for the honesty....i guess i'll get back to you guys the saturday after this one. Also, why is it so unhealthy? I know that it is, but I would like a scientific reason.
 
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Rapid weight loss creates physical demands on the body. Possible serious risks include:

* Gallstones, which occur in 12% to 25% of people losing large amounts of weight over several months.
* Dehydration, which can be avoided by drinking plenty of fluids.
* Malnutrition, usually from not eating enough protein for weeks at a time.
* Electrolyte imbalances, which rarely can be life threatening.

Other side effects of rapid weight loss include:

* Headaches
* Irritability
* Fatigue
* Dizziness
* Constipation
* Menstrual irregularities
* Hair loss
* Muscle loss

The dangers of rapid weight loss increase with the time spent on the diet. Eating a no-protein diet is particularly risky.
 
Just cough up the twenty bucks.

It's just not worth it to push yourself and risk health problems.

But please, stick around on the forum and become encouraged to lose the weight for healthy, non monetary, reasons.
 
Thanks for the replies guys. The bet is actually for 200 lol and also, I do get protein in the way that i'm currently dieting so it shouldn't be a problem for me. I am planning on coming back to the forums after the two weeks are up to see what I can do.
 
Beefdawg said:
Thanks for the replies guys. The bet is actually for 200 lol and also, I do get protein in the way that i'm currently dieting so it shouldn't be a problem for me. I am planning on coming back to the forums after the two weeks are up to see what I can do.
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Oh dang... kiss that 200 goodbye. Ouch! But yeah, when you are done with this bet thing you should come on back. We'd love to have you around. This place is great for motivation, inspiration, and advice on how to lose weight (the healthy way lol).
 
Just to throw in - low protein, low calories is the worst way to go. Those are the diets they did in the 60s that led to heart tissue damage.

There are some very low calorie diets out there that fall under the category of a 'Protein Sparing Modified Fast' and they're basically about eating nothing but lean protein and high fiber, low calorie vegetables. And cutting out any extra calories from fat and carbs.

If you're going to go really low calorie that's a much safer approach than just watching calories.

Also, I second the waxing/shaving idea! ROFL!
 
At 241 pounds, the most you could lose in a recommended way would be a total of 4.8 a week. (1% of your weight a week).
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Actually, probably just simply mistyped but just so the OP is not confused, 1% is actually only 2.4lbs lost per week, or only 4.8lbs total for 2 weeks - not per week.

You'd have to lose more than 4x the recommended amount in the given time period. Even if it could be done, it wouldn't be healthy in the short term OR long term. Sure, if you starve yourself and take laxitives and diuretics, I'm sure the number on the scale could be 20lbs lighter after 2 weeks - but you'll gain it back and probably more almost instantly when you start eating and drinking normally again.

I mean, maybe it would be possible if you were bigger - I'd have to go back and look at my old charts, but I think I might have lost 20lbs the first 2 weeks I started working out, but I was nearly 500lbs, so losing 20lbs in 2 weeks was only 2x faster than recommended, and temporary. After the initial lost of water, I slowed down to a pretty consistent 2-4lbs lost per week for 10 months.

I feel bad you'll be out the $200 bucks. Maybe try to strike a deal with your friends, explain how unhealthy it is, and try to keep some of your money if you manage to lose 10lbs before the deadline (since you're already basically there anyways :p )

OR, try to convince them on a double or nothing without having to fork over the $200 - and you set the terms. Pick a challenging, but healthy rate, and a larger weight loss. I don't know how much you want to lose, but maybe getting down under 200 in 3 or 4 months might be an acceptable double or nothing counter offer.
 
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OR, try to convince them on a double or nothing without having to fork over the $200 - and you set the terms. Pick a challenging, but healthy rate, and a larger weight loss. I don't know how much you want to lose, but maybe getting down under 200 in 3 or 4 months might be an acceptable double or nothing counter offer.
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Double or nothing for 4 months to get under 200lbs...

I like it!

Do that.
 
Take a look at an Article I wrote, I think it covers just about everything. [Link removed by moderator]
 
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wtwrestling07 said:
Take a look at an Article I wrote, I think it covers just about everything.
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Oh goodness hon, where did you learn to write? Using paragraphs, spell check, and proper grammar will help people take you more seriously. No mater how good the information in the article may be, not many people will take it seriously if it's filled with spelling mistakes and looks like that. I'm not trying to be mean, please don't take it like I'm trying to pick on you, I'm just offering some constructive criticism. Making an article look more professional will definitely get the right kind of attention and have more people likely to take what you say seriously.
 
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wtwrestling07 said:
Take a look at an Article I wrote, I think it covers just about everything. [link removed]
You lose weight to have loose pants.

INB4 ban anyways.
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