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Fastest way to lose a good chunk of weight (7-10lbs) without being an idiot

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KirstenRaymonde · 08/05/2018 20:51

I’ve got about 1.5-2st to lose, not a huge amount compared to many but enough to feel daunting. I’ve been losing and regaining the same 3lbs repeatedly for the past few months and I’m just bored of it now! I could do with a rapid loss of the first chunk to get me motivated and moving forward.

Has anyone had any luck with any short term crash diets that aren’t completely stupid (no shakes only, or boiled egg diets etc)

I’m pescatarian, so no land animals, and I don’t really eat eggs (for ethical reasons, I do like them) I like basically all fruit and veg, all legumes, all grains - it really shouldn’t be this hard. But I like halloumi and booze a bit too much too!

One issue is I work from home, so getting any movement in has to be done on purpose. My BMR is only about 1500 calories, so unless I get deliberately active I need less than 1000cals a day to lose anything. I’ve started going for long walks to get my steps up (have a Fitbit) and should probably use my gym membership more than twice a month...

Help!

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KirstenRaymonde · 08/05/2018 23:28

@TempleOfBlooms that all sounds good, I’d just replace the chicken with fish. Did your lunch Greek salad have olives and/or feta in? I’ve been eating around that on good days, but calories made up of a lot more carbs as I don’t eat much animal products. I try to eat a gut friendly diet, so lots of whole grains, veg, onions, leeks and garlic.

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twinkledag · 09/05/2018 08:17

Thanks temple!

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