If I lose 10 lbs in the next 2 weeks I go to WDW.

[North of Mouse]

I don't think you can safely lose 10 pounds in two weeks. The safe amount is 1-2 pounds a week. Are your parents sure they want you to lose 10 pounds that fast?

I agree with this!

If you were to actually drop 10 lbs. in two weeks it would be 'water' loss only and would be back up as soon as you started eating again.

It is totally unsafe - also your body would go into 'survival' mode and make it even harder to try to lose any weight at all. Your muscles and other organs would also suffer.

Sorry, not the encouraging news you would like to hear, I know!

Will edit to add - after reading another of your posts, you need someone to talk to that you can really confide in. Please do yourself a favor and see someone soon. You need that more than you need to worry about your weight at this point.

Try not to worry about anything else at this point, but please just find someone to talk to, ok? We all need a listening ear sometimes. Hugs to you!

 

[yellowjacketfan]

OP, my dh used to do very low carb, think south beach, to jump start weight loss. He often lost 10 lbs. within a couple of weeks. In fact, I had a dr. recommend this to me when I asked. But to be fair the weight comes right back if you start back on carbs. Maybe your parents are hoping this will motivate you to get on a healthy path? I could use a nudge myself! I hope you find what you're looking for!

 

[The Mystery Machine]

OK, I went and clicked on the link minkydog provided for insight into the poster.

OP, I am sorry for your pain and to be honest with everything that you have stated below, losing 10lbs in 2 weeks is not something you should attempt with all of your issues.

A healthy diet is something you should start, however DO NOT put a time frame on it. It is really a lifestyle change and something that takes a lot of dedication.

I just want to share my thoughts.
I'm 27 years old and still living with my parents. I don't know where I am going in life. What I want to do. I am scared to do anything, that concerns doing things for other people. What happens if I make a mistake? I'm thinking about doing wedding videos (since I have a degree in film). I'm just scared of making a mistake and screwing up their wedding video.

I guess everything comes because I tried transferring videos to DVD from VHS and I accidently erased someone's memories of being on the dating game. I felt so bad. (I still do and this is like 2-3 years ago).

Anyway. I'm petrified of doing anything. I also suffer from pain in which my parents think it's because I'm over weight. It's not because of the weight but of mental. I just feel pressure up there. . I just feel alone in life. I'm 27, no friends, no boyfriend no one. I realize my parents are getting older. I feel like that's all I concentrate on. I don't trust anyone due to certain incidents.

All the things I liked I hate. Nothing holds "Meaning" to anything...not even Disney. . It was something I enjoyed going to with my mom and remember the good memories. . Now I just feel like everything is different. I view people differently. I don't know how to look at people. At the age of 25 I feel like I still looked at my mom and dad as mommy and daddy and had that "attachment."

I just don't know who I am any more. Or what I like. I tried embroidering but that was a complete failure with my machine. . I just can't do anything right.

I just don't know . I just feel like I'm lost and feel in a daze. I don't know how people can do simple things. Like talk to people or live on their own. At one point in my life I did live alone when I was in college, in a dorm. I feel like I'm not "living" any more. I know I "lived" and did stuff on my own in college. But now I feel like all I do is stare at a wall even though I might be driving or shopping.

I can't relate to anything because I don't know how that is supposed to feel.
I don't know how I'm "supposed" to feel or live like a broken toy that isn't working the way its "supposed" too, if you know what I mean. I feel broken but I don't know how to fix me. . My parents think it's about the weight... I don't think it is. I feel no one knows what I'm going through and I feel like I'm not talking english to people at times. .

I never felt my age. I went to my mom's work when I was young as often as I could relate to them then to my own age.

I'm sorry for the long vent. I'm just lost...and confused...

 

[Poohforyou]

Op, this is so beyond simply losing 10lb in 2 weeks. I really think you should consider talking to a professional about your issues.

As for the weight, yes it is very possible to lose 10 lb in 2 weeks but it'll take a heck of a lot more than simply watching what you eat and doing an hour of Wii fit. You're talking a precise diet plan and extreme cardio like cross fit or boot camp.

 

[luvsJack]

OP, after reading your past post, a weight loss plan is NOT where your focus needs to be. You will only add to other problems.

You need to seek out a health professional and let them read what you posted. Let them help you figure out what you need to do to get your life back.

Your parents are trying to encourage you by dangling a carrot. They are trying to help, I know, because mine did the same thing. --lose weight and I'll take you on a huge shopping spree --for every 5 lbs you lose, I will buy something to help fix up your car. etc. etc. etc. Its just the only way they know how. They weight (back then) came off when I changed things in my life that were making me feel bad about myself.

You need a dr to help you with all of this. After you feel better about yourself and your life, THEN you will be able to lose weight. Until then it will only put you on a merry go round of losing, gaining and feeling worse about yourself.

 

[Luv0fDisney]

For those who read my previous post, I have been in therapy since 2008. I'm thinking about switching therapists but for me its very hard to trust people.. i have seen many therapists throughout my life and in my experience with therapist I say one thing and they write down another. So it's hard to come open with things because they either don't get what I'm saying or think it's because of something else, something I never said in the first place.


Anyway, on Thursday I started exercising and watching what I eat. I am very proud of myself because yesterday I went to the mall. Usually I go to the movies only to get their pretzel bites which is like 1,865 calories but instead I swopped the movie pretzel that has 1,870 calories for 1 of Auntie Anne's original pretzel that only has 310 calories, yes it's still a bit much, but it's 1560 calories less.

Other than that my mind changes from day to day. One day I'll might have a "good day" which only concists for not very much pain and i can deal with every day stuff. But when I'm in a bad day I just want to push up daisies.

Okay, with that said I lost a total of 3 lbs since Thursday! Been doing 20-30 minutes of exercise morning and night.

 

[aaarcher86]

For those who read my previous post, I have been in therapy since 2008. I'm thinking about switching therapists but for me its very hard to trust people.. i have seen many therapists throughout my life and in my experience with therapist I say one thing and they write down another. So it's hard to come open with things because they either don't get what I'm saying or think it's because of something else, something I never said in the first place. Anyway, on Thursday I started exercising and watching what I eat. I am very proud of myself because yesterday I went to the mall. Usually I go to the movies only to get their pretzel bites which is like 1,865 calories but instead I swopped the movie pretzel that has 1,870 calories for 1 of Auntie Anne's original pretzel that only has 310 calories, yes it's still a bit much, but it's 1560 calories less. Other than that my mind changes from day to day. One day I'll might have a "good day" which only concists for not very much pain and i can deal with every day stuff. But when I'm in a bad day I just want to push up daisies. Okay, with that said I lost a total of 3 lbs since Thursday! Been doing 20-30 minutes of exercise morning and night.

I'd really encourage you to see a nutritionist and make a full lifestyle change versus looking at this as a short term diet to go to Disney. The weight you're losing is just going to come back with a vengeance and yo yo dieting will take its toll physically and mentally.

I'm not sure what kind of therapist you're seeing, but I'd find a good psychiatrist.

 

[MSSANDRA]

Could you loose 10 lbs in two week? Very likely yes.....but.......you would have to cut your caloric intake to an extremely low number and you are not going to feel well, and this may add to your feelings of what may be true depression. Those pounds will most likely come back just as quickly as they cam off without changing your lifestyle and eating habits. Perhaps a candid talk with your parents on ways that they could truly help. I hope that your parents truly did mean well and are just unaware of the insensitivity of their deal. I have to fight hard to keep my weight where I need it to stay, and often before a WDW I do take off 5-10 lbs (though not in 2 weeks), so I don't have to watch what I eat at WDW but I KNOW I will gain it back at WDW but then be back where I am comfortable being when we return. Not really a healthy choice either but It's almost become a fun game for me and it's very short term and I have a healthy attitude about eating and weight the rest of the time