10 lbs in 2 weeks is mostly water and glycogen. Fifteen tactics that produce fast scale drop, with honest framing about what's happening.
- Calorie deficit 500-700 kcal/day
- Low carb reduces glycogen (water-bound)
- Low sodium reduces retention
- No alcohol
- 2.5 L water daily (reduces retention)
- No processed food
- Protein at every meal
- Two cups vegetables at lunch and dinner
- No snacks after dinner
- Sleep 7-8 hours
- Walk 45-60 min daily
- Smaller plates
- Chew thoroughly
- No eating standing up or in front of screens
- Weigh morning of day 1 and day 14 only
Expect 6-10 lbs scale drop, ~2-3 lbs actual fat loss. Two days of normal eating = most of the water returns. For real fat loss, extend to 8-12 weeks at same inputs.
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