Is it possible to lose 20 pounds in one week?!?

[KnightInExile]

I came across the article entitled, "How can I lose 20 pounds in one month", (see link: http://www.funadvice.com/q/how_can_i...one_month_7077) when I noticed someone's comment about losing 20 pounds in one week! WOW! That's impressive! I eat very healthy such as veggies and fruits and zero carbs and dairy. I jog seven days a week for one hour and my stamina is excellent. I need to lose 20 pounds and I'll be set. However, I don't think it's possible to lose 20 pounds in one week, that's sounds unrealistic to me. But if anyone here has had success in doing so, I'd very much would like to hear it!

Has anybody here tried it?

[kibskix]

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i've seen a 62 yr old on biggest loser lose 30lbs in a week or two, but thats when you're working out what, 6-8 hours a -day-? i've seen people on this board lose 20+lbs in their first two weeks, but thats for very overweight people and its almost all water. so its possible, but not probable.

if you only have 20lbs to lose, i seriously doubt you'd drop it in a week unless you did very, very unhealthy things to yourself. there is no magical secret that will make weight drop off overnight, so don't believe any fads that tell you so.

[EverLosing]

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Hmmm....let's see! I've got it!! Organ donors...I bet if they get all the organs they MIGHT lose 20 pounds fast! Wouldn't be around to enjoy it though!

[momonmission99*]

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I lost almost 20 pounds in 2 weeks but definitely not 1. Here I am 3 1/2 weeks in and down around 24 pounds. Almost back in onederland! 2 lbs away

Usually people who lose that much weight are seriously obese and are working extremely hard, like on biggest loser, or doing something extremely dangerous!

[Georgiana]

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Making sure we're on the same page here... are you doing Atkins? What phase of the diet are you on?

I eat very healthy such as veggies and fruits and zero carbs and dairy.

All veggies, fruits and diary one can find on planet Earth have carbs. So you are not eating zero carbs. Besides, Atkins is not a "zero carbs" way of eating. But then I'm not sure you are doing Atkins anyway... although you landed at the Atkins Diet Bulletin Board.

Has anybody here tried it?

Try what exactly? To lose 20 lbs in a week? Scheduling your weight loss is usually ineffective. Mr. Body is hardheaded and does it his own way just to piss you off.

[kibskix]

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I agree with G, your body will lose whenever it feels like losing, and sometimes its a brat about it. All you can really do is chart a vague estimate in the general area of where you think it will end up, and do everything right so as to not slow it down. But even doing everything right, you still might run into trouble, and sometimes it doesn't make any sense and all you can do is keep going.

I lost my first 10 on day 8 or 9, -DURING- TOM. The 2 weeks after that, I gained about 5 back, while thinking I was doing a clean induction, drinking water, getting good fats etc. I decided to cut out all the processed food I'd eaten (bacon, sausage, hot dog weenies etc) and cheese, and started working out a lot, and now i'm about 1 week away from my first month being done and i'm just now getting back to that first 10. I don't know if cutting out the foods was key, or working out, or nothing at all and my body just decided to get its butt in gear. Either way, it was really difficult to see those numbers go up when I wasn't cheating.

Try not to set your sites on a specific date, other than just to keep going in the right direction. And try not to beat yourself up when things don't continue at a constant rate. When you get frustrated is when you're likely to cheat!

[KnightInExile]

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I lost almost 20 pounds in 2 weeks but definitely not 1. Here I am 3 1/2 weeks in and down around 24 pounds. Almost back in onederland! 2 lbs away

Usually people who lose that much weight are seriously obese and are working extremely hard, like on biggest loser, or doing something extremely dangerous!

Really? You lost 20 pounds in two weeks? Even that's amazing! How did you do it?

[Elizellen]

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It is often said that a 'normal' amount to lose during the first 2 weeks on induction are between 5% and 10% of the total number of pounds someone needs to lose, and some of our century club members (looking to lose 100 pounds plus in total) have achieved 20 or more pounds in those 2 weeks - some at an even rate of loss and others losing only in the first week or the second week.

If you have about 20 pounds in total to lose, a 'normal amount' to lose in the 2 weeks would be 1-2 pounds.

[planetclaire]

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I can honestly say that I have lost 20 pounds in a week, not once, but 3 times! I did have to give birth though

[fatmomma]

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Had to laugh at that plenetclaire, same for me though it was 38 pounds in one day!!! Walked out wearing a size 2 jeans!!! AAhhhhh....to do that again with no birth would be great!

But i would think that if someone did loose 20 pounds in a week (birth aside) that there would be excess skin that would be an issue.

[deerfu39]

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When I first started I lost 19lbs. in the first 2 weeks but it was almost all water. I was extremely bloated because of my diet and some underlying health issues. My hands and feet were even slightly swollen not to mention I was almost 80lbs. over my goal at the time. Thank GOD I found this board and started paying attention to the regulars that post here. My weight slowed down to a crawl and without this support I might have fallen off. I did listen and pay attention though and now I'm almost back in onderland.

[Whatsername]

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I can honestly say that I have lost 20 pounds in a week, not once, but 3 times! I did have to give birth though

lol I love it..thanks for the laugh. I have done that 3 times too.

[imagood1]

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If you are looking for a quick fix Atkins isn't for you. Since you only have 20 pounds to loose total and you are already physically active the weight will not fall off quickly. Atkins is a lifestyle not a fad diet where you can come and let go of 20 pounds. We work very hard to loose the weight we do. Get a copy of the 2002 Dr Atkins Dew Diet Revolution (we call it DANDR here) - read it cover to cover so you understand what you are doing and follow the plan 100%.

Eat foods on the acceptable food list (sorry but there is no such thing as 0 carb foods), read labels of everything you eat so you know what the ingredients are and check with the hidden carb converter to find out how many carbs are REALLY in what you are eating. Low Carb Diet Tools - Hidden-Carbs Calculator. Atkins bars and shakes are NOT acceptable during induction – they are made with non-induction ingredients and cause stalling in many people. Just remember - if it’s not on the acceptable food list – it doesn’t go in your mouth.

Drink a minimum of 64 ounces of water each day, including:
Filtered water
Mineral water
Spring water
Tap water

nothing added --- WATER only!

After your 64 ounces daily you can have the following:
Clear broth/bouillon (not all brands; read the label)
Club soda
Cream, heavy or light (limit to two to three Tablespoons a day; note carb content)
Decaffeinated coffee or tea*
Diet soda made with sucralose (Splenda); be sure to count the carbs (may cause a stall in weight loss)
Essence-flavored seltzer (must say "no calories" and should not contain aspartame)
Herb tea (without barley or any fruit sugar added)
Lemon juice or lime juice (note that each contains 2.8 grams carbohydrate per ounce); limit to two to three Tablespoons

*Excessive caffeine may cause unstable blood sugar and should be avoided by those who suspect they are caffeine dependent. Everyone should try to avoid caffeine.

Grain beverages (coffee substitutes) are not allowed. Alcoholic beverages are also not permitted during Induction; those low in carbohydrates are an option, in moderation, in later phases

Good luck

[phil h]

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mega diuretics. But weight will come back faster than it came off.

[susan423]

Re: Is it possible to lose 20 pounds in one week?!?

I came across the article entitled, "How can I lose 20 pounds in one month", (see link: How can i lose 20 pounds in one month? FunAdvice.com) when I noticed someone's comment about losing 20 pounds in one week! WOW! That's impressive! I eat very healthy such as veggies and fruits and zero carbs and dairy.

Which one is it? 0 carb OR Veggies, fruits and dairy? Can't do both.