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Drop A Dress Size In 5 Days

Drop A Dress Size In 5 Days

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This five-day low fat, low calorie plan is nutrient packed. If you stick to the meal plans you should be able to drop a dress size. There's a list of snacks to choose from too.

What is it?

A low-fat, nutritionally balanced five-day plan designed to leave you feeling and looking trim. Follow it exactly and you could lose enough weight to drop an entire dress size.

How does it work?

The meals in this diet plan are low fat and low calorie but still packed with nutrients so you'll lose weight without missing out on anything. There's plenty of fruit, veg and fibre in the meals that should fill you up.

Even if you do get peckish, there's a list of snacks to choose from. There's also a wide choice of breakfasts, lunches and dinners so you shouldn't get bored.

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2. Drop A Dress Size In Five Days: Who's it good for?
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shellbell

10:30 PM on 10 July, 2011

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Hi,
I am going to start this diet tomorrow but other than saying that you should aim to drink 8 glasses of water a day it doesn't specify if you are allowed to have any other drinks such as tea or coffee (can you have milk in these?) diet soft drinks etc? I usually have no added sugar squash in my water. Does anyone know if these are ok or what they did? Thanks Michelle.

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healthgirl

2:09 PM on 23 May, 2011

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losing weight in a short amount of time;

you shouldnt do it its bad for you its healthy to lose and average od 2lbs a week and the focus should be on lifestyle change longterm. if you cant commit to a longterm change dont expect lasting results. going on a starvation diet for a week losing stone and then eating how you did before will only mean youll put all the weight back on again and you havent changed any of your unhealty habits.

really think about this first as its also very bad for your body to lose so much weight in such a short space of time not good idea girls. you need some patience to do it healthily but its worth the wait. you can do it and you will feel better too cos your body will be getting all the right nutrients.

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healthgirl

1:58 PM on 23 May, 2011

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girls you dont need fad diets honestly it doesnt work long term and isnt good for your health...its common sense eat things that are natural vegetables, fruit, whole grains such as brown rice,quinoa, and for carbs sweet potato is really good much better than regular ones, try cutting down on the wheat because alot of people find they are allergic and it can cause bloating plus it really isnt good for you.

portion control of carbs is important but learn to listen to your body eat slowly it takes 20 minutes for your body to recognise its full. when you feel full stop eating dont continue on until you feel sick. but you need carbs so dont cut them out! if you do you will be very tired and knowone can survive like that longterm.

try and cut down on oil when frying in curries etc but obvious things are poach eggs as opposed to frying much healthier!

eat asmuch veggies and fruit as you can and want and try and incorporate as much raw veggies in as you can.

also try and cook from scratch as much as possible you know whats in it its not going to have any horrible chemicals in there and loaded with oil you can see exactly whats going into it. plus it saves money.

if you do have to have sweets etc save them for special occasions only for example going out for a family meal once a month have a pudding or christmas but make sure you limit yourself and dont go crazy. this stuff really shouldnt be a daily part of your diet its soo bad for you and will make you gain weight.

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healthgirl

1:46 PM on 23 May, 2011

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i just wanna say if you dont like vegetables then im sorry you need to get over it! your tatsebuds actaully change every 13 days and this is a fact, so sometimes you have to force yourself to try a little bit and make sure you do this 3 or four times repeatedly you may find that you will change and you'll actually begin to like some vegetable the more you eat them.

For instance i never used to like mushrooms when younger and now they're my favourite vegetable! strange eh! well maybe cos my mum forced them on me so sometimes i think parents are too nice, you should eat what your given at home and appreciate it. there are kids in africa who cant afford to be so picky and ungrateful.

Plus i dont see any hope for you if you dont like vegetables im sorry to say but you cant have a healthy diet and lose weight if you dont eat any simply because your body wont be getting anywhere near enough nutrients that it needs so youll always be craving junk food.

i know this is harsh but your going to have to learn to love them for if not the sake of losing weight but also your health longterm!

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healthgirl

1:37 PM on 23 May, 2011

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It is upsetting that so many young girls are so worried about their weight but i understand i was there age 12, i thought i was fat simply because i was developing boobs before everyone else and they laughed at me. Now looking back i see i was very slim a size 8, infact.

Anyway girls as ive got older ive realised that health not only is the most improtant thing to focus on but also leads to weight loss naturally. My advice is for you if you can to read a book from amazon 'dr furhman's eat for health' it's amazing and explains everything you need to know on why food choices are so important, and how eating high nutrient foods leads to you being at your healthiest weight as a result.

So if you can't buy this book my advice is cut out junk food, for examples anything man made, choc, sweets refined sugar, crisps, cake, fast food.

try a meal plan such as follows
oatmeal for breakfast with fruit flax seed and honey if preferred

snack if you need one either handful sunflower/pumpkin seeds or nuts or piece of fruit

lunch either homemade veg soup or salad with your favourite veggies have with hummous and pitta bread and then piece of fruit to finish try a yummy salad dressing of lemon juice and apple cider vinegar about a tsp of each

dinner things such as homemade thai curry with lots of veggies or some meat if you eat it, stirfry veggies,
piece of fruit and yoghurt for dessert

that's the general idea as many vegetables as possible and most importantly high nutrient dense foods which fill you up longer as your body is actually getting what it needs and wont make you crave more food or junk food :)

now exercise wise it does depend on what you do already so ask your doctor first but most young kids should be fairly active anyway so aim for anything up to 45mins cardio 4-5 times a week plus an hours walk every day you can build up to this, and then try using either a resitance band or hand weights 3 times a week for toning.

Now this is the way to do it healthily.

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Uphorix

5:27 AM on 24 April, 2011

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Also I have something to say to these preteens!! Unless you have been diagnosed by an actual doctor for obiesity there is no true reason to lose wieght! OMG you body isnt done growing and you could hurt yourself permenatly. Eat healthy and play outside and put down the freakin soda and candy bar and stop complaining about something that YOU did to yourself. No one forced you to put the freakin candy bar in your mouth or wash it down with soda. as my mother always said " a minute on your lips and an eternity on your hips."

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Uphorix

5:19 AM on 24 April, 2011

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I am 23, 5'3", size 6 and last time I checked I wieghed 141lbs. *sigh* I want to lose about 10-12lbs. Being a size 4 would be freakin awesome but really its the fact that a size 6 which used to be a bit baggy is now a bit tight. Hopefully this page will help. wish me luck!

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Beka

6:50 PM on 18 April, 2011

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hi i am 13, 14 in august and would love to drop about 3 dress sizes i weigh 15 and a half stone but i am really tall and i look like i weigh about 10 stone i am a size 12/14 and would love to lose weight but i cant stick to a diet its really hard for me i dont no why i just cant keep it up and i cant join any gyms around mine because i ahve to be 14 for health and safety and stuff has anyone got any tips?? thanks

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HD89

5:29 PM on 23 March, 2011

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This message is for everyone who wants to change their body:

Be sensible when losing weight. I understand how frustrating it is, whether young or old, to be unhappy with your figure/weight. I just want to say if you really REALLY want to lose weight, then talk to your mum, or if you don't feel that she understands, talk to your doctor or nurse. They are the best people to advise you on how to do it. Don't do a rush job, or randomly cut something important out of your diet, it can cause all kinds of problems at a later date that you won't forsee. THe most important thing is to eat healthily, a little bit of something does you good, but a lot of it (and that can be anything!) can do you harm! Slimming world gives a good diet, as it cuts out fats, but make sure you speak to the people you live with, as they can support you.

To the young un's! If you feel that you are overweight, then once again, just make sure you speak to someone who can help. It isnt good for anyone to be overweight, but you should ensure that you ARE overweight before targeting the problem. Being underweight can lead to heart failure and other problems.

To the parents: if your kid feels overweight and really wants to do something about it, get all the family on a health kick! A recent study has shown that just cutting all the additives and preservatives out of your diet means you lose weight, and become healthier!

NB Spread the news - a 330ml can of coke a day can cause diabetes! If you have a 'no added sugar' something, it is likely that it contains aspartame which has been linked to all kinds of problems, notably cancer. Best way to go is home cooking! Fresh and additive free!

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NannyD

10:09 AM on 7 March, 2011

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I am a 60 year old Great- Grandmother and can I just say I am appalled by most of these letters on the first page there are 15 children who are desperate to lose weight and most of them only want to do it because they want to fit in with other children who call them names (Which is Bullying) Another girl said she wanted this new job "BUT" it is a requirement that you must be a size 4 before you can apply for the job. I just wish she had said where this job is because I would take great pleasure in telling them just how disgusting they are.
Only 6 adults commented on this article, which shows just who this article is aimed at I suppose.
And counting me there are only 3 people who think like me.
I have 4 Granddaughters 3 of them are what I class as CHILDREN and I will be making sure they do not go on any stupid diets. I know you can not foresee who reads your articles "BUT" I just wanted to make you aware what is going on in your letters.
Thank you.

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