Hey LB Buddies,

I had my surgery in November went back to work first of December had hernia removed as well. Throughout the cold winter I have been able to maintain my 25 lbs lost. I just started working out about two weeks ago 6 days a week. But I have a spring vacation coming up in two and half weeks and would love to drop 10 lbs before then. I know the purpose for the surgery was to stay away from fad diets and trust me I have but just need a boost before my trip any recommendations?????

Please help!!!!!!!!

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5 pounds a week?

Not trying to be a buzzkill but that's simply not realistic.

5 pounds a week?

Not trying to be a buzzkill but that's simply not realistic.

No buzzkill, but it is possible depending on what you do. If on weight watchers you can lose 2-3 a week I know I can do 4-5.

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Take your measurements. My weight doesn't change much with going to the gym but the inches are getting smaller. I take my measurements once a month and each month they do go down. Try on a smaller size item. Good luck and have a wonderful vacation.

Take your measurements. My weight doesn't change much with going to the gym but the inches are getting smaller. I take my measurements once a month and each month they do go down. Try on a smaller size item. Good luck and have a wonderful vacation.

Yeah it's hard for the scale to change while going to the gym but in these two weeks I have noticed a change in my inches

No buzzkill' date=' but it is possible depending on what you do. If on weight watchers you can lose 2-3 a week I know I can do 4-5.

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It's easy to lose Water weight. Why do you want to lose 10lbs? Is there something you want to do with a weight limit? Do you really want to lose some inches?

The trouble with setting a goal purely based on weight is that it takes your attention away from the more important things like actually being healthier and developing long term sustainable habits.

I believe your weight should be a benchmark of your improved health not the other way around. You could easily lose 10 lbs by fasting on Clear liquids but you'll probably loose muscle mass which will make it harder to lose more weight and most likely result in weight gain shortly after.

It's easy to lose Water weight. Why do you want to lose 10lbs? Is there something you want to do with a weight limit? Do you really want to lose some inches?

The trouble with setting a goal purely based on weight is that it takes your attention away from the more important things like actually being healthier and developing long term sustainable habits.

I believe your weight should be a benchmark of your improved health not the other way around. You could easily lose 10 lbs by fasting on clear liquids but you'll probably loose muscle mass which will make it harder to lose more weight and most likely result in weight gain shortly after.

What you said is so true. If I do it this way I will be hurting myself more than helping.

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Happy vacation, minus ten pounds or not!