Question:
Can anyone help me with ideas to lose 10 pounds to get my date?

I WAS TOLD I HAVE TO LOSE WAIT BEFORE I CAN GET MY DATE (ALL TEST ARE DONE) I HAVE STOPPED DRINKING ALL FLUIDS EXCEPT WATER AND STOPPED EATING FRIED FOOD,POTATOES, AND SWEETS......IVE BEEN DOING THIS FOR ONLY 8DAYS BUT I ONLY LOST 1LB AND I'M ABOUT TO LOSE MY MIND! MY NEXT VISIT FOR WT CHECK IS 8/21/01 IF I DON'T LOSE AT LEAST 10IBS BY THEN I WONT GET MY DATE THAT DAY EITHER.......PLS TELL ME A QUICK EFFECTIVE DIET THANKS    — TRACY D. (posted on August 1, 2001)

August 1, 2001
ATKINS WORKED GREAT FOR ME WHEN I FIRST DIT IT. I LOST 15 LBS. FIRST WEEK, THOUGH IT IS STRICT, IT WORKED FOR ME, I AM SURE EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT.
   — [Anonymous]

August 1, 2001
What kinda caloric intake are you taking in..even though it isn't fried foods if you are getting the calories in your body still doesn't have a need to burn fat..also increase your activy...this will help the most
   — [Anonymous]

August 1, 2001
I did Atkins also prior to surgery. I lost 9 pounds. Get the book from the library and get going! Good luck!
   — Kimberly L.

August 1, 2001
I think Atkins would be a good way to do it, I lost about 60 lbs on atkins (but I have 40 of it back now) plus it will get you more focused on protein which you will need to also be sure to get enough of post op, as well as watching/restricting sugar.
   — [Anonymous]

August 1, 2001
Atkins is not the best idea for obese people, as it is very hard on the heart. The high ammount of fat and protein can do a lot of damage to your body and liver especially prior to a major operation. I would do weight watchers. If you follow the 123 plan to the tee, you will have a huge weight loss your first week. I am trying to lose before too and I lost almost 12 pounds my first week. And don't forget excercise!!! That ALWAYS works. Ask any doctor about Atkins and they will tell you that it's not a good idea for a heavy person, who's heart is already strained. You want to be as healthy as possible going into surgery, so do it the healthy way!
   — Deborah W.

November 20, 2003
STOP your sugar intake as you will need to in the future anyway-Throw out your soda. If you can walk even if its slow and not far. Cut your fats back to under 13 grams per serving. Wishing you much success kim
   — Kim M.