How to Lose 16 Pounds in 10 Days

Whether you want to lose 16 lbs. to fit into your dream wedding dress or to stun your former classmates at an upcoming reunion, it is possible to lose 16 lbs. in 10 day with the following caveat: there are potential dangers in losing this much weight fast. It is therefore vital that you consult your doctor before starting any diet and/or exercise routine. It is also important to note that this much weight lost quickly will be more difficult to keep off long-term.

Instructions

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  Consult your doctor to determine if you're healthy enough to go on a restrictive diet and intense exercise regime. If you suffer from a serious medical condition, a diet/exercise routine that would make this type of weight lost possible could also endanger your health. Keep in mind, to lose one pound you must reduce your calories by 3,500, so for 16 pounds that's 56,000. Each day, you normally burn about 1,200 that's 50 calories every hour. You burn those calories even at rest, including when you are sleeping.

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  Cut your calorie intake; 1200 calories are recommended but for a short period of time you can go lower than this. Never to reduce your total daily caloric intake below 800 calories per day. There are a number of diets that promise significant weight fast, like cutting carbohydrates or choosing a liquid diet. It's important to do your homework before choosing a plan to follow. Generally speaking, a good diet will cut out refined sugars and include, for example, lean protein (like 99 percent turkey burger) and fresh vegetables for a daily salad. Choose low-calorie wheat bread over white. You can opt for a vitamin enriched low-calorie milkshake for lunch as long as you have a sensible dinner.

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  Exercise as much as possible. Exercise is vital to losing weight, especially losing 16 lbs. quickly. Include a number of different types of exercise in your workouts to offer you optimum results and to help keep you from getting bored. Try biking, walking fast, running as well as weight training. Weight lifting can really jump start your efforts to lose weight. If you are not a runner, try starting out by walking for several minutes then transition to running (depending on your endurance level) for a period of time then go back to walking fast, repeat this pattern throughout your daily workout.