Lose 10 to 17 Pounds a Week

Most doctors and nutritionists agree that fast weight loss is not the best solution for getting your weight under control. Losing 10 to 17 pounds in a week is possible, but sustaining your weight after a quick fix can be extremely difficult. As such, the Mayo Clinic suggests a weight-loss goal of 1 to 2 pounds per week, with an emphasis on making diet and lifestyle changes that you'll be able to embrace and maintain. However, if you're focused on losing more than 10 pounds in a week, it's important to undertake healthy methods that won't endanger your physical well-being.



Instructions
1. Make major dietary changes to shock your system, cutting out unhealthy, high-fat foods and replacing them with low-carbohydrate foods and lean sources of protein.

2. Omit most sugars from your diet, including sugary drinks such as soda and fruit juices, and replace them with water and tea. Water, in particular, is important during weight loss, since it can help stave off cravings and help flush toxins from your system.

3. Burn more calories than you consume each day, and you'll lose weight. This simple mathematical equation is the one key fact of weight loss. Avoid not eating altogether; depriving your body of the nutrients it needs will hinder your ability to work out, which is another key to rapid weight loss.

4. Exercise every day, focusing on cardiovascular activities such as running, swimming, bicycling, jogging and cross-country skiing. The goal is to work out for longer periods of time, so avoid trying to go all-out in terms of intensity. The objective is to prolong your workout and sustain your energy for 30 to 60 minutes per session.

Tips & Warnings
- Try to drink at least eight glasses of water per day, to help reduce food cravings and to keep your muscles hydrated and prepared for intense exercise.
- Health professionals warn against eating too few calories per day, typically recommending a minimum of 1,000 calories. Taking this approach to quick weight loss can lead to long-term health effects. Before you embark on an aggressive weight-loss plan, see your doctor for suggestions on a minimum amount of daily calories based on your height, weight and specific health conditions, and to ensure that you're healthy enough for an intense weight-loss regimen.