Question:
Any diet or excercise tips for losing 10 - 15 lbs by June 18

My surgeon told me that I need to lose 10 - 15 lbs by the next time I see him which is June 18. Does anybody know any meal plans or exercises that would help. I used to do the treadmill then I would get a pinch in my lower back and it would feel like it was going to crack in half. I also have some hip problems. So any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks. He said the insurance (Aetna) probably wont approve if I don't lose on my own.    — [Deactivated Member] (posted on April 24, 2009)

April 24, 2009
We get this question about every other month. I had the same situation with my insurance. All I did was what we've always heard - cut down on calories and move more. I followed a pretty strenuous diet which I got from Food Addicts Anonymous. They cut out all sugar, wheat and flour. You don't have to overexert yourself in exercise. Walking and just moving more will do it. Good luck.
   — Muggs

April 24, 2009
Maureen pretty much said it...Cut calories, especially carbs for quick but short term weight loss...and do as much exercise as you can to burn calories faster...Do yoga or pilates type floor exercises...lift hand weights (use can's of soup or jugs of juice if you don;t want to buy any...but do it!....and stretch often, standing even burns more calories than sitting...Good luck!
   — .Anita R.

April 24, 2009
Maureen gave some really good ideas. The Overeaters Anonomus has a good diet. So does WW. Try to get a diet that is well balance in that you get your vegies, fruits, and anything that will give you the proper nutriton.
   — Kathleen W.

April 24, 2009
For exercise, try water aerobics. It supports your body weight, is easy on your joints and your back, you don't sweat, but because you use the water as resistance, you will burn calories, gain muscle, and increase metabolism... and it's actually fun.
   — Libby R.

April 25, 2009
I lost 22 pounds in the 7 weeks pre-op time I had between surgical consultation and surgery. I did not follow a specific diet just reduced overall calories and started exercising. I agree with all of the above suggestions and would add that I started keeping a food diary. Just writing down what I ate helped a lot on losing weight during that pre-op time. I was trying to establish the habit of writing down what I ate and exercised. I swam for exercise and walked when I couldn't get to the pool. I have continued the diary (actually I keep it online so I don't have to add up the calories and protein grams myself) I just went to my surgeon and was able to give my average caloric intake and protein grams per day for the prior 30 days since I had been to the office. This helps me be accountable to myself and to my surgeon on how well I am following his guidelines. You can do it. Kevin
   — hapkidodoc

May 4, 2009
i lost 8 lbs in 7 days pre-op on my drs (mostly) liquid diet...the "liver shrinker" diet...slim fast shakes, sugar free jello, chicken broth, 1/2 piece toast, string cheese and cottage cheese...and LOTS of water...you have 6 weeks to lose 15 lbs...you can do it!
   — [Deactivated Member]