Do you think it's realistic to lose 15 pounds in a month?

well there are some people who will tell you that 15 lbs in a month is too much while others will tell you its okay... In the end, it will be your choice especially if you don't have any illnesses that will hamper or hurt you just in case. For myself I the most I had lost in a month is around 20lbs, and it was rigorous exercises and almost no eating for me. It was hard, that why I said about the illness and stuff that can be aggravated by not eating and strenuous exercise. If you're bent on losing that 15 lbs in a month. YOu will need plenty of discipline in order to achieve it. You have to want it that bad... But if I were you since you said that it didn't drastically change you, take you time in losing it, you might feel better for it. 5 lbs a month is ideal, so you'll the weight in 3 months then. It's really all your choice. Hope this helps.

You can sure lose 15 pounds in a months, but it will demand much from you and your body. If you fast, drink full nutritional drinks during 21 days you'll lose 10 pounds probably. Another option is to exercise doing hard heavy workouts. It all depends on your health condition you are in right now. Best would be to consult a doctor. I've myself lost 16 pounds during 8 weeks, by eating less and drinking much more nutritional drink while walking 26 miles every week. So it all has to do how much time you want to psend by losing weight fast.

People recommend that you should lose no more than 3lbs per week, which would be 12lbs in the month. While it is certainly possible to lose a little more than this, you have to be careful that you're doing it healthily. I would recommend that you ensure that you eat at least 1200 calories per day, and possibly rely more on exercise than diet if you're sure that you wish to lose such a large amount in such a small amount of time. I am losing weight at the moment and lose around 2lbs per week, which is good for me. If you lose such a large amount in this amount of time you also run the risk of having loose skin left over once you've finished losing the weight, which will certainly not be a good thing for you at all.

It can be. I've watched the reality show "the biggest loser" and yes they really lost 15 pounds in a month and even more than that. It's determination that drives them to loose weight and also it helps them gain confidence again. I saw few success stories of "biggest loser" winner,how it changed their lives when they lost those fats/weights and how happy they are with their new looks.

Yes, of course. You just have to focus and discipline yourself. Resist the temptation of eating too much. Count your calories and you will see in no time that you already lose that pounds. It's hard work though.

Hi! 15 lbs might be a bit much all at once so try for a lower number such as 6-8 lbs. The reason I say that is you might make yourself sick if you do too much too fast. What you can do is watch what you eat and your activities during the day. Do you sit a lot? Do you walk or run and if so, how long? What you may be able to do is get some programs that let you walk at home and eat fruit like there is no tomorrow (unless for some reason your body can't do it), fiber, and water! I'm not saying no carbs or sugar as your body needs them but just watch it. Also, try to build the muscle as that makes the 15 lbs less noticeable depending on how you do it. Last summer I was pregnant and because I found the right excersizing for me, I stayed small for the first 6-7 months. Another route you could take is work with a certified trainer and see if they can help you. If they're a good listener, they'll not only show you the excersizes that work for you, but they'll evaluate your progress, and could keep the motivation going. If you do find something that works (and I hope that you will), stick with it. You'll find something!

Why do you only have one month? If you do not make changes that you stick to the 15 pounds will come back anyway?!? What's the point of that i wonder... That being said i do believe that 15 pounds in a month is acheiveable in one month. That's only 7.5 kgs that's loosing at nearly 2 kilos a week! That would be very tough but with an extremely strict diet and exercise program then it is acheiveable but not sustainable. To really loose weight and have a healthy quality of life so you are more likely to keep the weight off you need to make permanent choices about diet and exercise. There is no point doing one without the other, the are both equally important. You should be strictest on your best trait.

I think it's doable, but it's not healthy for your body. The liklihood of you gaining the weight back is huge as you would pretty much be shocking your body. It would take altering your diet and being very physically active. It would be better to just lose it gradually and know that whatever plans you have will be fine if you are a few pounds heavier.

I used to be able to do this. I would drastically reduce my calories and use meal supplement shakes. Now that I am older my metabolism is not great. I am sure I messed it up with all the previous dieting. Takes me longer now to lose weight. Good luck!

I went to the gym everyday of the week and worked out hard.Drinked only water and lost 17 pounds in a little uner 2 weeks.Don't try to push your self too hard.Take your time and make sure your comfortable while you take off the pounds.Only you know your limit.

I never had to lose 15 pounds, but I think this can be done. It's going to be really tough, because, for what you say, these 15 pounds is your only extra weight. You definitely have to beggin to make exercises, in a gym or by yourself, and specially aerobics, like run or ride a bike. I always do aerobics watching TV, so, I can spend a lot of time doing and it's not that bad. Also, it's very important that you change you eating habits. I would recommend to eat more japanese food, don't know if you liked. But, when I want to lose weight, I start a diet where I only eat japanese food (sashimi, sushi, misso..).

I guess it depends on how hard you are willing to try to achieve that goal. But just remember that no matter what you do just make sure that it is safe and will not hurt you in the long run. It is not good to be disappointed with something especially if you were not sure from the beginning whether or not is it realistic. It is not going to be healthy for you. Why won't you just put your mind at ease and do it at a pace at your convenience. More so, you are the one who knows your body best as to what routine could best help you shed those pounds.

Nothing is impossible depending on the things you do to achieving that goal. Just make sure that you are doing the safest regimen to keep your weight down. Just do it at your own pace and don't force yourself into something that is too strenuous to handle only because you are dying to shed those pounds that fast. Otherwise you would be doing more harm than good in your body. I am telling you this because my younger sister who is lazy to do exercises and follow on a good eating habit or do house chores turns on to this type of coffee that turns out to be luckily putting her to loose weight. But she would complain about dizziness and becoming forgetful. And I have not even known about this coffee. It is not even BFAD certified. A healthy diet and good exercise that works well for you are the best.