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[babasaclover]

I really need to look good for something Wednesday night, is it possible to lose weight in two days? What can I do to look good then? I appreciate it's not a long term fix but if I could lose 5 or 6 lbs by then it would be amazing

Low carb and low calorie?

Concentrate on a great outfit and looking happy and confident.

You can’t lose enough weight to actually make a difference to your appearance.

Two days... good pair of Spanx I’d say... or if anyone can vouch for one of those seaweed wrap things (never tried one)....

Amputation?

Or - wear heels and something flattering, stand up straight and smile.

The shits?

Ime other people don't notice a weight loss until you lose about 2 stone, so I wouldn't worry about 5-6 lb.

Good underwear and posture.

Maybe op is already skinny?

If your outfit doesn’t fit just get something else and decent underwear. Great posture, hair and a smile will all make you look your best.

I knew of a woman who went on a mad crash diet for an event and ended up in A&E after a small amount of alcohol. Not worth a tiny amount of weight loss.

Enjoy.

Maybe op is already skinny?

Losing 5lb when you’re skinny is really hard.

Errrrrf no, it's not happening.

Thanks everyone. I have LOL'd at some of these 😆. I am slim ish - size 12, but it seems every extra lb shows / so annoying.

Just really want to look my best for an event and on me 5/6 lbs is the difference between looking good and looking pot bellied.

The A&E story has made me think a bit straighter though. Thank you, will try and concentrate on being happy and realising it's not that important.

If all else fails I'll just wear low cut too to distract from the belly

@babasaclover

You won't lose enough to look any different, not in 2 days. The most you'd lose maybe 1 or 2 pounds. BUT if you just eat fruit, smoothies, and liquids (like soup,) for the 2 days, you will probably FEEL better, as you will feel less bloated and 'stodgy' IYSWIM.

@PurpleDaisies - thank you. It really is harder to lose a few lbs than a lot. Why is it that way? Gym does work for me more in terms of toning the last few lbs so create a nice body shape but I don't have time by Wednesday.

Spanx
Heels
Tan
Contour
Hair up
Slimming clothes
No carbs at all, chicken, water, salad.

There's nothing you can do that will make you look better by Wednesday. You could lose 3/4lbs maybe, but not in a way that will look good. Get a couple of good nights sleep and an outfit that fits you well.

@AntCrawley yes!!!!! Tan - good plan. I'm so pale right now a tan will make me look better. How comes you suggest hair up?

I read that celebrities starve themselves for 4 days before a red carpet event. Not sure if 2 days is enough to make a difference?

I get a pot belly too but if I didn’t eat bread or pasta for a couple of days it would help slightly.

@bridgetreilly I think that's one of my problems right now actually, haven't had a good nights sleep in a month for a variety of reasons. Debating going to bed shortly in fact just to rest even if I don't sleep

Epsom salt bath. Soak for at least twenty minutes and put in a good few handfuls. It isn't the best solution as it only gets rid of water weight but you'll ditch five pounds for 24 hours.

Hair up makes face slimmer, neck longer

@HufflepuffBean This sounds amazing, I have never heard that before. Would you feel really dehydrated?

Zero carbs between now and the event. Hot epsom salt baths. Plenty of water.

You won’t look significantly different but you will lose some water weight and look/feel less bloated.

Forget the weight loss; buy a fuck off dress and lovely shoes and stun. Spanx are also useful.

Drink plenty of water, unlikely to make much difference to weight, but may cut down in bloating and your skin will look good.