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How To Lose Weight In One Day? 

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Obi Obadike

Obi Obadike

Celebrity Fitness & Nutrition Expert, CFT, SFN, M.S. Founder & CEO – Ethical Inc.
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How to lose weight in one day?  Any weight loss that you lose in a day will be water loss and not bodyfat loss. So yes, you can lose weight in one day if you drink less water and do a rigorous cardiovascular and weight training workout. Losing weight requires you to consume less calories than you burn.

To lose 1 pound of body fat in a week you need to be in a caloric deficit of 500 calories daily. To lose 2 pounds of body fat in a week you need to be in a daily caloric deficit of 1000 calories.

How to lose weight in one day?  Photo credit: iStock-Liudmila Chernetska

Losing weight is a combination of reducing your calorie intake or adding a variety of exercises such as running, walking, gardening, swimming, biking, etc. It is important to understand that men and women require between 2000 to 2500 calories to maintain their weight.

So, the number of calories that you would require to lose weight will depend on your age, physical activity level, gender, size, etc. Extreme calorie restriction and overexercising which leads to rapid weight loss is not safe, healthy, or advisable. You can lose weight in the short term but in the long term this will be counterproductive to your health.

Losing one pound of water weight in a day is a more realistic goal than losing one pound of body fat in a day. Water weight is water that is stored in your tissues. When you are on a diet and exercise program the weight you lose in the first 5 to 7 days is water weight. And usually, most people lose the most weight during the first week which is water weight.

One of the factors that can cause water retention is hormone levels, increased salt intake and some medical conditions. Glycogen, which is the storage form of carbs, is found in the liver and the muscles and it binds with water.

Every gram of glycogen stored in your body has about 3 grams of water. So, when you cut your carbs from your diet you lose glycogen and water at the same time. And the result is a temporary water loss which would show on the scale.

Some healthy tips to lose weight are:

  • Drink up to 8 glasses of water per day which will keep you full and hydrated and is a great appetite suppressant.
  • Reduce your intake of processed foods. Research studies have shown that eating processed foods regularly is linked to weight gain and obesity.
  • Consume more protein. Research studies have shown if you consume more protein, it will make you eat less food because it will make you feel fuller and suppress your appetite.
  • Eat more fiber rich foods like fruits and vegetables.  Research studies have shown that fruits and vegetables can suppress your appetite and make you eat less food. And this is also considered healthy eating.

“Any weight loss that you lose in a day will be water loss and not bodyfat loss. So yes, you can lose weight in one day if you drink less water and do a rigorous cardiovascular and weight training workout.” Celebrity Fitness & Nutrition Expert Obi Obadike

The Bottom Line is you can lose weight in one day if you eat less food, drink less water, exercise vigorously and do a liquid fast. But the weight you will lose will be water weight and not body fat loss. The goal should be to how can I lose bodyfat in 4 weeks, 8 weeks, or 12 weeks as that is a reasonable long term weight loss approach depending on your goals.

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