Lose weight in 15 days by making dietary changes and increasing your physical activity. Burn more calories than you consume for weight loss to occur. In 15 days, you can lose at least 4 lbs. in a healthy manner. For long-term weight loss, don't lose more than 2 lbs. per week.
Reduce Calories
Create a 3,500-calorie deficit to lose 1 lb. per week. For example, cut 250 calories from your daily caloric intake and use physical activity to burn 250 calories every day. A larger deficit will result in more weight loss.
Change Habits
Make your daily routine more physical. Walk, run or ride your bike to work instead of driving. Park your car farther away from buildings and take the stairs instead of the elevator. You can burn about 8 calories per minute by taking the stairs, depending on your body weight, according to "The New York Times." Make your chores more physical. For example, scrubbing your floors instead of using a mop can burn more than 400 calories per hour.
Enjoy Yourself
Don't limit yourself to gym workouts. Burn calories with activities you enjoy. You may find it easier to perform a fun activity for 15 days, compared with using a treadmill or formal exercise. Such activities as cross-country skiing, full-court basketball, racquetball and roller skating can burn more than 600 calories an hour, depending on your weight, according to HealthStatus.
Eat Healthily
Eliminate junk food, fried food and fast foods. Such foods typically contain plenty of calories, fat, sugar and salt. Replace unhealthy food with whole grains, fruits, vegetables, fat-free dairy products and lean meats.
References
- "ACSM's Resource Manual for Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription"; American College of Sports Medicine; 2006
- "The New York Times": Great Workout, Forget the View
- HealthStatus: Calories Burned Estimator
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