With a little preparation, losing 10 lbs. in less than a week is not impossible. Understand that losing 10 lbs. means burning 35,000 calories, since it takes 3,500 calories burned to lose a single pound. However, these numbers do not take into account the water and muscle mass that may be lost during a short-duration, intense diet. Combining several conventional methods with a few targeted supplements may enable a person to lose 10 lbs. or more, depending on the individual, in less than a week.
Step 1
Try a fast or cleanse to kick off your weight loss with a bang. In his book "The Miracle of Fasting," Paul C. Bragg recommends one- to three-day fasts for quick cleansing and weight loss. Drink plenty of distilled water throughout the day. Paul C. Bragg also recommends an apple-cider vinegar drink, to be consumed three to five times a day during fasting. He claims this will help suppress hunger and cleanse the body. Mix 1 or 2 tbsp. of apple-cider vinegar (organic, raw and non-distilled) with 1 tbsp. of raw honey and 8 oz. of water.
Step 2
Purchase a natural diuretic product from your local health retailer, such as the Vitamin Shoppe. Xpel by MHP or Cuts II by Prolab are two good choices. The natural diuretics in these products help to eliminate excess water that may be retained in the body. Some individuals can lose 5 to 10 lbs. of water weight in as short as a week with natural diuretics. Make sure to drink ample water to prevent dehydration. Try drinking a full glass of water with every meal, as well as sipping from a water bottle as needed throughout the day.
Step 3
Perform one to three high-intensity cardiovascular exercise sessions per day. Sessions may range from 10 to 60 minutes, depending on your fitness level. Cardio work is cumulative, so several short-duration sessions are just as good as one long-duration bout of exercise. Cardio will burn extra calories to support your weight-loss. Keep in mind that this much cardio may result in losing both body fat and muscle mass.
Step 4
Eat five or six smaller meals throughout the day. According to Mackie Shilstone in the "Fat Burning Bible," meals should be structured based on a ratio of 30 percent protein, 30 percent fat and 40 percent carbohydrates. She claims that this is the best macro-nutrient strategy for burning fat. Build your diet plan around three main meals and two or three mid-meal snacks.
Step 5
Purchase a whey protein powder or liquid amino acid supplement. These easily digested protein supplements make good mid-meal snacks, and they can be taken before and after your workouts to keep your metabolism going strong and encourage weight-loss. Choose a product that offers 15 to 20 grams of protein per serving.
Things You'll Need
- Apple-cider vinegar (organic, raw and non-distilled)
- Natural (raw) honey
- Distilled water
- Cardiovascular exercise equipment
- Whey protein
- Liquid amino acids
References
- The Fat Burning Bible; Mackie Shilstone; John Wiley & Sons Inc., 2005
- The Abs Diet; David Zinczenko; Rodale, 2004
- Xtreme Lean; Jonathan Lawson and Steve Holman; Ironman Publishing, 2008
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