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steffy_bear · Jun 17, 2007, 11:37 AM

I am certainly not the skinniest person in the world. But I am still young and have time to lose it especially since it is Summer. I am a cheerleader so... But I have tried so hard and I can like never lose weight. I want to lose at least 50 pounds but our coach says we are gaining a lot of muscle so... What can I do t help. I have two weeks before we start practice and camp. So... please help me!! :confused:

nauticalstar420 · Jun 17, 2007, 11:43 AM

A friend of my has cut carbohydrates from her diet and its working great! Its not a 2 week fix though. Losing 50 pounds in two weeks isn't healthy for anyone. :)

steffy_bear · Jun 17, 2007, 11:47 AM

Yeah, I really don't plan to lose 50 pounds in a week but maybe by the end of the Summer. I have cut most of them out so... Thanks so much!

nauticalstar420 · Jun 17, 2007, 11:49 AM

You're welcome. :) My friend cut her carbs out COMPLETELY and I think she said she was losing an average of 4-5 lbs. a week, with exercise of course. But everyone reacts differently to different diets. Keep testing out different ones until you find one that's for you.

lovelesspa · Jun 17, 2007, 03:23 PM

To reduce, start by reducing your calorie intake by at least 100-500 calories. Smaller portions is the real key, read nutritional labels of everything you eat and stick by the one serving size. Restictive diets that eliminate entire food groups are generally not healthy. Eat wheat or whole grain products instead of white flour, sweet potatoes instead of regular potatoes, and lots of veggies, fruits and lean meats, like skinless chicken, turkey breast, fish and loin type meats, a serving of meat is 3 oz, the size of your palm. Cut out sweets, high sodium snacks like chips, and presweetened drinks like soda, drinks lots of water. No fried or fast foods. And get into some aerobic type exercise, running, biking, swimming or resistance training, 4-5 times a week, 30-60 minute sessions. It is possible to gain weight in the firat few weeks when you start exercising because of a gain in muscle mass, ( as much as 2-3 pounds.) But don't worry, lower body fat percentages comes from healthy and steady weight loss of no more than 3 pounds per week. You can lose faster but it's generall just fluid loss in the beginning and it can quickly be regained. Exercise on a regular basis and your'll speed up your metabolism which allows you to burn more body fat.

bdk1 · Sep 23, 2007, 11:05 AM

Originally Posted by steffy_bear

I am certainly not the skinniest person in the world. But I am still young and have time to lose it especially since it is Summer. I am a cheerleader so... But I have tried so hard and I can like never lose weight. I want to lose at least 50 pounds but our coach says we are gaining a lot of muscle so... What can I do t help. I have two weeks before we start practice and camp. So...please help me!!!:confused:

Take in lots of water and jog or walk a lot