How can the right diet plan help lose 17 pounds in a week? It might be possible. You would need to lose a total of 59,500 calories in 7 days. A marathon is 26 miles long. You burn about 2,600 calories per marathon, regardless of your level of body fat/weight. Run 23 marathons in 7 days, covering 26 miles each, and you will burn 59,800 calories. This is easier said than done. If you manage to complete this, you will break many records. However, if you are serious about maintaining a healthy weight, adopt running and other forms of exercise regularly.
Diet plan to lose 17 pounds in a week:
So, no theory, just real-life strategies that work. These are the things I follow.
Here are 8 strategies:
1. Take at least 20 minutes to eat your meal.
If you do nothing else from this list, do this! Why is it so important? Once you start eating, it takes about 20 minutes for your body to tell your brain that you are full. Once that message is sent, you don’t feel like eating anymore. Unfortunately, most of our meals don’t last that long, so we eat more – because we eat fast.
- So – slow down. How to do it:
- Put your fork/spoon down after each bite.
- Chew your food at least 20 times.
- Don’t eat while watching TV because you won’t pay attention to how quickly you are eating.
- Set a timer for 20 minutes.
2. Fill half your plate with vegetables.
This is a simple rule. Whenever you sit down to eat, fill half your plate with vegetables. Which ones? Any will do, as long as you like them. The only exception is the potato family because they are high in carbohydrates. Any other vegetables are fine.
This strategy will ensure that you fill yourself up with healthy food that provides you with lots of nutrients, the water and fiber in vegetables will keep you full, and you will find that it slows down your eating because vegetables require a fair amount of chewing. Here is a visual to help:
3. Eat vegetables and protein first, carbohydrates last.
First, put vegetables on your plate, then add protein. The last thing on your plate should be carbohydrates (like rice, bread, tortilla, pita bread, etc.).
Why does this work? Because you are putting the most nutritious food first and leaving the worst (nutritionally speaking) for last. Remember, eating carbohydrates is not bad, it’s just that we eat too much of them and then don’t have enough vegetables and protein. By following this strategy, we correct that.
4. Drink a Glass of Water Before Eating:
It’s a great idea to drink a glass of water before every meal. This way, you’ll feel a bit full before you start eating. So, you won’t be too hungry and make bad food choices. And no, it won’t reduce your stomach acid too much. You would need a lot of water to thin your stomach acid to a level where it affects digestion.
5. Get 45 Minutes of Activity Every Day:
It doesn’t matter what it is, just choose something you enjoy and will do regularly. Don’t pick something that feels like a ‘punishment’ because then you might eat more to reward yourself after. Regular activity (preferably outside) is great for health. Remember, losing fat is mostly about what you eat, so don’t expect too much from exercise alone. But it does help, so doing it regularly will definitely be beneficial.
Even walking is fine. You don’t need a gym membership. Also, many people think that doing stomach exercises will reduce belly fat. That’s not how the body works. When you lose fat, you lose it from all over your body in layers. So, you don’t need to (and can’t) target specific body parts. Just do an activity that is light to moderately intense, makes you sweat, and gets your heart rate up.
6. Sleep at Least 7 Hours per Day:
Not getting enough sleep makes your body store fat, the opposite of what you want! Lack of sleep equals stress. So, more sleep means less stress on your body. Most adults need at least 7 hours a night. You can’t just catch up on sleep over the weekend. Try to get enough sleep every night.
7. Eat Fruit, Don’t Drink It:
Drinking juice can give you a lot of sugar quickly, so it’s better to avoid it.
For example, a glass of orange juice has 4-6 oranges. You wouldn’t eat that many at once! Fruit has fiber, making it hard to eat too much. But juice removes the fiber, leaving mostly sugar and water. So, you can drink it quickly and get too many calories. So, avoid juice – eat the fruit instead.
8. Say No to Processed Food:
Processed foods aren’t very good for you. They have lots of added ingredients. These are added for two reasons:
- To make the food last longer.
- To trick your brain into wanting more (think about the saying “you can’t eat just one”).
These foods have a mix of salt, sugar, and fat that makes your brain want more, like an addiction. These flavor’s are created by scientists in labs. Do you want to eat that kind of food?
FAQs:
Q1: Can a diet help lose 17 pounds in a week?
Answer: No, it’s not safe or realistic to lose 17 pounds in just one week.
Q2: What should I eat to lose weight fast?
Answer: Eat fewer calories, more protein, and fiber, but don’t cut out all carbs and fats.
Q3: Do diets like keto work for fast weight loss?
Answer: They might help lose weight quickly at first, but not as much as 17 pounds in a week.
Q4: Does drinking a lot of water help with losing weight quickly?
Answer: Water helps with overall health and can reduce hunger, but it won’t cause a huge weight loss alone.
Q5: Is it risky to try losing 17 pounds in a week?
Answer: Yes, it’s risky and can lead to health problems. Losing 1-2 pounds per week is safer.
