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You are NOT fat. A size 11 sounds like a nice figure to me. Drinking 8-10 glasses of water a day will help you out a lot over the next week or two, but it won’t get you to a size 7. I’ve heard those special body wraps they do at day spas will guarantee you’ll tighten up your body and lose inches. So if you have lots of money, then go try one of those.

weight loss cardiff answers:

Hi Ashlee,

What you’re asking all depends on what kind of shape you’re in right now and how much you want to actually lose. If you’re already active and semi fit then toning up is all you probably want to do. Eat foods high in whole grains, have a lot of vegetables and fruits and drink a lot of water. Work out 3 – 4 times a week with light weights and high repetitions.

If you are a more on the over weight side then there are several things you will need to do if you want to lose weight in such a short period of time. To be honest a lot of the weight you do lose will only be water but you won’t feel and look as bloated.

Week One: do a detox. Week Two: eat a lot of vegetables, fruits, have meals high in protein, complex carbs and drink a lot of water. Then do weights at least 4 times that week. Using light weights with high repetitions and make sure to have short rest times between sets to get your heart rate up and get you sweating more.

Eat 5 meals a day for the whole week. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner should consist of 60% protein, 30% complex carbohydrates and 10% Healthy Fats. Portions should be no larger you’re your clenched fist. Mid morning & Afternoon snack can consist of fruits, vegetables, almonds or a meal replacement shake. Examples of great proteins: grilled chicken breast, Tuna in water, salmon. Example of complex carbohydrates: brown rice, sweet potatoes (yams) and oatmeal. Have a serving of vegetables with both lunch and dinner meals.

Drink 1 glass of water before your three major meals, get at least 8 hours of sleep every night for the 2 weeks. Eat every meal nice and slow to digest your food properly. Do not eat 2 hours before bedtime. Do not eat any junk food, like chips, sweets that are high in refined sugar and carbohydrates.

Do this and it will help you lose a little bit of weight and add exercise to the mix, it should help you to get a little more toned for your trip.

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Losing a stone in 4 weeks means losing 3 1/2 pounds a week.

Your diet sounds quite reasonable, but losing more than 2 pounds a week might very well adversly affect your health.

The fine-print disclaimer at the bottom of the telly screen in the special k advert says, “Consult a physician before embarking on any weight-loss program.”

I assume you’re on the national health: See a doc!