{"id":10201,"date":"2020-10-12T18:40:59","date_gmt":"2020-10-12T18:40:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=10201"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"lose-15-pounds-in-two-weeks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lose-15-pounds-in-two-weeks\/","title":{"rendered":"Lose 15 Pounds In Two Weeks: Is It Attainable And Safe?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lose-15-pounds-in-two-weeks\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lose-15-pounds-in-two-weeks\/#Lose_15_Pounds_In_Two_Weeks_Is_It_Safe\" >Lose 15 Pounds In Two Weeks: Is It Safe?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lose-15-pounds-in-two-weeks\/#Lose_15_Pounds_In_Two_Weeks_What_Are_The_Risks\" >Lose 15 Pounds In Two Weeks: What Are The Risks?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lose-15-pounds-in-two-weeks\/#Impaired_Kidney_Function\" >Impaired Kidney Function<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lose-15-pounds-in-two-weeks\/#Worsen_Fatty_Liver_Disease\" >Worsen Fatty Liver Disease<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lose-15-pounds-in-two-weeks\/#Starvation\" >Starvation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lose-15-pounds-in-two-weeks\/#Dehydration\" >Dehydration<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lose-15-pounds-in-two-weeks\/#Calorie_Intake_To_Lose_Weight\" >Calorie Intake To Lose Weight<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lose-15-pounds-in-two-weeks\/#What_Can_You_Eat_On_A_Two-Week_Diet_A_Simple_Meal_Plan_To_Lose_Weight\" >What Can You Eat On A Two-Week Diet: A Simple Meal Plan To Lose Weight<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lose-15-pounds-in-two-weeks\/#Day_One\" >Day One<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lose-15-pounds-in-two-weeks\/#Day_Two\" >Day Two<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lose-15-pounds-in-two-weeks\/#Day_Three\" >Day Three<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lose-15-pounds-in-two-weeks\/#Day_Four\" >Day Four<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lose-15-pounds-in-two-weeks\/#Day_Five\" >Day Five<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lose-15-pounds-in-two-weeks\/#Day_Six\" >Day Six<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lose-15-pounds-in-two-weeks\/#Day_Seven\" >Day Seven<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lose-15-pounds-in-two-weeks\/#Various_Physical_Activity_Healthier_Way_To_Lose_Weight\" >Various Physical Activity: Healthier Way To Lose Weight<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lose-15-pounds-in-two-weeks\/#Running\" >Running<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lose-15-pounds-in-two-weeks\/#Resistance_Exercise\" >Resistance Exercise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lose-15-pounds-in-two-weeks\/#High-Intensity_Interval_Training_HIIT\" >High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lose-15-pounds-in-two-weeks\/#The_Bottom_Line_Is_It_Safe_To_Lose_15_Pounds_In_Two_Weeks\" >The Bottom Line: Is It Safe To Lose 15 Pounds In Two Weeks?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lose-15-pounds-in-two-weeks\/#_DISCLAIMER\" >\u00a0DISCLAIMER:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lose-15-pounds-in-two-weeks\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to weight loss, people often want to find out how they can get everything and get it done all at once. That is why there are so many people who are searching for the fastest way to lose 15 pounds in two weeks. But is it possible? During the past decade there are tons of fad diets that have come out which promise a quick result without really explaining how it will affect your body. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They claim to be very easy and effective, but are they really that great? And if you manage to lose 15 pounds in two weeks, will the result last? Buckle up, because today you are about to swoop through some great information on whether or not such a slimming method works, and what are overall healthy and effective ways to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-fruit-and-vegetable-diet\/\">trim off a couple of inches<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Lose_15_Pounds_In_Two_Weeks\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Lose_15_Pounds_In_Two_Weeks\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lose_15_Pounds_In_Two_Weeks_Is_It_Safe\"><\/span><b>Lose 15 Pounds In Two Weeks: Is It Safe?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter how alluring it may sound, it is not recommended to lose 15 pounds in two weeks. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthyweight\/losing_weight\/index.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evidence<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shows that a more gradual weight loss is more successful than a rapid one. Losing weight is not about going on a diet, quickly shedding pounds, and then getting back to your regular life. A successful and sustainable result comes from long-term lifestyle changes, including eating and exercise habits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experts recommend losing 1-2 pounds (0.45-1 kg) a week for your weight loss to be healthy and sustainable. Since 1 pound of fat equals 3500 calories, in order to reach your goal successfully, you need to consume 500-1000 calories less than your required daily calorie intake. This can be done with the help of a balanced diet that creates an adequate energy deficit with regular exercise (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/weight-loss\/in-depth\/weight-loss\/art-20047752\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But even though nutrition experts emphasize the efficiency of a slower pace of weight loss, some people still prefer the rapid results which usually require extreme calorie restriction. Such an approach to shedding pounds can be very harmful.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Betterme will keep you laser-focused on your weight loss journey! Nutrient-packed meal plans, fat-blasting workouts, galvanizing challenges and much more. <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Lose_15_Pounds_In_Two_Weeks\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Try using the app and see<\/a> for yourself!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Lose_15_Pounds_In_Two_Weeks\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38673 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5486-1024x576.png\" alt=\"lose 15 pounds in two weeks\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5486.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5486-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5486.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5486-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5486.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lose_15_Pounds_In_Two_Weeks_What_Are_The_Risks\"><\/span><b>Lose 15 Pounds In Two Weeks: What Are The Risks?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most important things in your life is your health. That is why you should always prioritize it, especially when it comes to losing weight. So, if you feel like you want to lose 15 pounds in two weeks despite what experts recommend, you need to look at the risks of such a rapid weight loss first. Here is what this slimming approach may cause:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Impaired_Kidney_Function\"><\/span><b>Impaired Kidney Function<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4658128\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2015 study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found that a rapid weight loss in males with normal weight is a risk factor for incident chronic kidney disease.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The participants of that study with a normal body mass index (BMI) who went through a rapid weight loss, experienced a decreasing estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) change, whereas, in those who lost weight slowly, the eGFR change increased.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The results imply that a slow weight loss pace is more beneficial for kidney function than rapid weight loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Lose_15_Pounds_In_Two_Weeks\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38672 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5487-1024x576.png\" alt=\"lose 15 pounds in two weeks\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5487.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5487-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5487.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5487.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Worsen_Fatty_Liver_Disease\"><\/span><b>Worsen Fatty Liver Disease<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patients who suffer from fatty liver disease should be extremely careful when they choose a weight loss diet. It is recommended that to burn the fat in the liver, reduce the liver cell inflammation and injury, and potentially reverse some fibrosis damage, a person should lose from 5% to 10% of body weight. Experts suggest sticking to a recommended weight loss pace of 1-2 pounds a week. A rapid loss of weight may only add to inflammation and fibrosis <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/blog\/fatty-liver-disease-what-it-is-and-what-to-do-about-it-2019011015746\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Starvation\"><\/span><b>Starvation<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following a very-low-calorie diet can mess with your levels of leptin, a hormone that takes part in the regulation of hunger and satiety. When you follow a regular diet, your leptin levels are normal, and it signals your brain that there is enough fat and that you are full. But when you limit your food intake intake dramatically, the unbalanced levels of leptin may result in an obsession with food, which could lead to increased hunger or even bingeing (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/16083306\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dehydration\"><\/span><b>Dehydration<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shedding pounds quickly can result in dehydration, which is usually accompanied by such unpleasant side-effects as low energy levels, constipation, headache, mood swings, and muscle cramps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rapid weight loss is quite harmful since it can even cause severe dehydration, which, as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7281976\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">research<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shows may in turn lead to apathy, mood swings, vomiting, nausea, sleepiness, and increased mental fatigue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The above-presented are only a few of numerous risks of following a seemingly easy diet to lose 15 pounds in two weeks. So, do you still feel like it is worth it?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe app will provide you with a host of fat-frying fitness routines that\u2019ll scare the extra pounds away and turn your body into a masterpiece! <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Lose_15_Pounds_In_Two_Weeks\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Get your life moving in the right direction<\/a> with BetterMe!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Lose_15_Pounds_In_Two_Weeks\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38671 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5488-1024x576.png\" alt=\"lose 15 pounds in two weeks\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5488.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5488-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5488.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5488.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calorie_Intake_To_Lose_Weight\"><\/span><b>Calorie Intake To Lose Weight<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, is it possible to lose 15 pounds in two weeks for women or men? The required daily calorie intake varies depending on a lot of factors, such as age, sex, height, initial weight, level of physical activity, and others (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/health.gov\/our-work\/food-nutrition\/2015-2020-dietary-guidelines\/guidelines\/appendix-2\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The data states that an average adult woman may require from 1600 to 2400 calories a day. For an average adult man, these numbers differ and are from 2000 to 3000 calories a day. Since with age, the basal metabolic rate (BMR) of a person tends to decrease, so does the daily energy requirements (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/health.gov\/our-work\/food-nutrition\/2015-2020-dietary-guidelines\/guidelines\/appendix-2\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you already know, it is recommended to reduce your daily energy intake by 500 calories if you aim at a safe weight loss. In such a way you will be able to burn 3500 calories a week which equals the recommended 1 pound of fat (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/weight-loss\/expert-answers\/fast-weight-loss\/faq-20058289\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don\u2019t need to starve yourself and spend hours in the gym to lose half of your weight, since shedding even 5-10% of your weight can significantly improve your health <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthyweight\/losing_weight\/index.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/1100-calories-a-day\/\">1100 Calories A Day: Scaling Back Your Caloric Intake To Nix Those Extra Pounds<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Lose_15_Pounds_In_Two_Weeks\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38669 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5490-1024x576.png\" alt=\"lose 15 pounds in two weeks\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5490.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5490-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5490.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5490.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Can_You_Eat_On_A_Two-Week_Diet_A_Simple_Meal_Plan_To_Lose_Weight\"><\/span><b>What Can You Eat On A Two-Week Diet: A Simple Meal Plan To Lose Weight<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are various methods that can help you healthily lose weight. But in the end, it all comes down to burning more calories than you consume. This means that you should always be mindful of what you eat. Although you won\u2019t find any meal plans designed to help you lose 15 pounds in two weeks in this article, here are some low-calorie suggestions for your weight loss meal plan:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_One\"><\/span><b>Day One<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Breakfast<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Kale &amp; Roasted <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-sweet-potato-diet\/\">Sweet Potato<\/a> Hash (<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/recipe\/276935\/kale-roasted-sweet-potato-hash\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ingredients:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 pound sweet potatoes (about 2 small or 1 large), peeled and cut into \u00bd-inch pieces (3 \u00bd cups)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 medium red onion, halved and sliced<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tablespoons canola oil, divided<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 teaspoon garlic powder<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pinch salt, divided<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 cups chopped kale<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 large eggs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 pinch freshly ground pepper to taste<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 217<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>A.M. snack<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 1 medium pear<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 101<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Lunch<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Tomato &amp; Smoked Mozzarella Sandwiches<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ingredients:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2153 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not oil-packed)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 clove garlic, crushed and peeled<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc teaspoon salt, plus more to taste<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tablespoon lemon juice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u215b teaspoon crushed red pepper<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc cup chopped olives<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8 piece (blank)s 8 slices sourdough bread, preferably whole-grain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 ounces fresh mozzarella, preferably smoked, cut into \u00bc-inch-thick slices<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 freshly ground pepper, to taste<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 vine-ripened <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-fruit-and-vegetable-diet\/\">tomatoes<\/a>, sliced<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup fresh basil leaves<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 385<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>P.M. snack<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 1 cup of baby carrots and 1 tbsp hummus<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 76<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Dinner<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Roasted Salmon with Smoky Chickpeas &amp; Greens<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ingredients:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tablespoon smoked paprika<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd teaspoon salt, divided, plus a pinch<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 (15 ounces) can no-salt-added chickpeas, rinsed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2153 cup buttermilk<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc cup mayonnaise<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc cup chopped fresh chives and\/or dill, plus more for garnish<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd teaspoon ground pepper, divided<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc teaspoon garlic powder<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 cups chopped kale<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc cup of water<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 \u00bc pounds wild salmon, cut into 4 portions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 447<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Daily totals<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; 1226 Calories: 63 g Protein, 122 g Carbohydrates, 54 g Fat<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Lose_15_Pounds_In_Two_Weeks\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38668 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5491-1024x576.png\" alt=\"lose 15 pounds in two weeks\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5491.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5491-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5491.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5491.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_Two\"><\/span><b>Day Two<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Breakfast<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Egg Salad <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/11-possible-negative-side-effects-from-avocado\/\">Avocado<\/a> Toast and 1 Medium Orange<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ingredients:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc avocado<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tablespoon celery<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd teaspoon lemon juice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd teaspoon hot sauce<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 pinch of salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 chopped hard-boiled egg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 slice whole-wheat toast<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 292<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>A.M. snack<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 1 medium pear<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 101<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Lunch<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/mediterranean-diet-vs-paleo\/\">Mediterranean<\/a> Chicken Quinoa Bowl (<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/recipe\/255217\/mediterranean-chicken-quinoa-bowl\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ingredients:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc teaspoon salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc teaspoon ground pepper<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7 ounces 1 7-ounce jar roasted red peppers, rinsed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc cup slivered almonds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 small clove garlic, crushed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 teaspoon paprika<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd teaspoon ground cumin<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc teaspoon crushed red pepper<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 cups cooked quinoa<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc cup pitted Kalamata olives, chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc cup finely chopped red onion<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup diced cucumber<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc cup crumbled feta cheese<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 519<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>P.M. snack<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 1 cup raspberries<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 64<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Dinner<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Zucchini Parmesan<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ingredients:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 teaspoons olive oil, divided<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 small onion, diced (\u00bd cup)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 cloves garlic, minced<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 (28 ounces) can crushed tomatoes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc teaspoon honey<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc teaspoon salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u215b teaspoon ground pepper<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 pound 90%-lean ground beef<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tablespoon Italian seasoning<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00be cup grated Parmesan cheese<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6 tablespoons shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 508<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Daily totals &#8211;<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 1485 Calories: 76 g Protein, 132 g Carbohydrates, 76 g Fat<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Lose_15_Pounds_In_Two_Weeks\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38667 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5496-1024x576.png\" alt=\"lose 15 pounds in two weeks\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5496.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5496-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5496.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5496.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_Three\"><\/span><b>Day Three<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Breakfast<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tropical Overnight Oats<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ingredients:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd cup rolled oats<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00be cup unsweetened coconut milk beverage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc cup diced pineapple<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tablespoon chopped unsweetened dried mango<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 \u00bd teaspoon chia seeds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 \u00bd teaspoon unsweetened shredded coconut<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 281<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>A.M.<\/b> <b>snack:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 1 cup raspberries<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 64<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Lunch<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicken Satay Bowls with Spicy Peanut Sauce<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ingredients:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6 cups thinly sliced savoy or green cabbage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd cup thinly sliced red bell pepper<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd cup matchstick-cut carrots<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc cup finely chopped green onion<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 351<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>P.M. snack<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 1 cup blackberries<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 62<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Dinner<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sausage, Mushroom &amp; Pesto Grilled Pizza (<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/recipe\/263887\/sausage-mushroom-pesto-grilled-pizza\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ingredients:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 pound whole-wheat pizza dough<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc cup pesto<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup sliced cremini mushrooms<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup baby arugula<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd cup cooked crumbled sausage<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 456<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Daily totals &#8211; <\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1215 Calories: 58 g Protein, 136 g Carbohydrates, 55 g Fat<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Lose_15_Pounds_In_Two_Weeks\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38666 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5497-1024x576.png\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5497.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5497-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5497.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5497.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_Four\"><\/span><b>Day Four<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Breakfast<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 1 cup bran cereal, 1 cup skim milk, and 1 cup blueberries<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 328<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>A.M. snack<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 1 medium orange<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 62<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Lunch<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tuna, White Bean &amp; Dill Salad (<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/recipe\/269012\/tuna-white-bean-dill-salad\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ingredients:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 (15 ounces) can no-salt-added cannellini beans (white kidney beans), rinsed and drained<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 (5 ounces) cans solid white tuna (water pack), drained and broken into chunks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2153 cup chopped red onion (1 small)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon, honey Dijon-style mustard, divided<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tablespoons light mayonnaise<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tablespoons cider vinegar, divided<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 \u215b teaspoon dried dill, divided<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tablespoons olive oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u215b teaspoon kosher salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6 cups fresh baby spinach<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 cups cubed, cooked, and chilled beets<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 sprig chopped fresh dill and\/or ground pepper<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 296<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>P.M. snack<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 1 cup raspberries<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 64<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Dinner<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toaster-Oven Tostadas<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ingredients:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 corn tortillas<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd cup canned black beans, rinsed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 cups mixed salad greens<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc avocado, mashed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tablespoons Pico de Gallo or salsa<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 457<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Daily totals \u2013<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 1206 Calories: 55 g Protein, 187 g Carbohydrates, 39 g Fat<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Lose_15_Pounds_In_Two_Weeks\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38665 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-3940-1024x576.png\" alt=\"lose 15 pounds in two weeks\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-3940.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-3940-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-3940.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-3940-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-3940.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_Five\"><\/span><b>Day Five<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Breakfast<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muesli with Raspberries (<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/recipe\/265712\/muesli-with-raspberries\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ingredients:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2153 cup muesli<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup raspberries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00be cup low-fat milk<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 287<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>A.M. snack: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 medium orange<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 62<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Lunch<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greek Meatball Mezze Bowl<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ingredients:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tablespoon olive oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd cup chopped parsley<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 tablespoons chopped mint<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 cups sliced cucumber<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-pint cherry tomatoes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc cup tzatziki<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 pound 93%-lean ground turkey<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd cup crumbled feta cheese<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd teaspoon garlic powder<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd teaspoon dried oregano<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u215c teaspoon salt, divided<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u215c teaspoon ground pepper, divided<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 cups cooked quinoa, cooled<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tablespoons lemon juice<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 392<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>P.M. snack<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 12 almonds<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 92<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Dinner<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asian Tilapia with Stir-Fried Green Beans and 1 Cup of Brown Rice<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ingredients:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 (4 ounces) fillets, 4 4 to 5-ounce fresh or frozen tilapia fillets<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc cup reduced-sodium soy sauce<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 clove garlic, minced<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc cup of water<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed if desired<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tablespoons water<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tablespoon canola oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 nonstick cooking spray<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc cup thinly sliced green onions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 439<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Daily totals &#8211; <\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1206 Calories: 62 g Protein, 174 g Carbohydrates, 48 g Fat<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/30-day-keto-challenge\/\">30 Day Keto Challenge: Will Upping Your Fat Intake Help You Lose Weight?<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Lose_15_Pounds_In_Two_Weeks\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38664 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-3945-1024x576.png\" alt=\"lose 15 pounds in two weeks\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-3945.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-3945-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-3945.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-3945-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-3945.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_Six\"><\/span><b>Day Six<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Breakfast<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pumpkin Pie Smoothie<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ingredients:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 medium frozen banana<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd cup unsweetened almond milk or other nut milk<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2153 cup plain whole-milk greek yogurt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2153 cup canned pumpkin puree<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u215b teaspoon pumpkin pie spice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-2 teaspoons pure maple syrup<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 247<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>A.M. snack<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 1 medium apple and 8 almonds<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calorie: 156<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Lunch<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roasted Veggie &amp; Hummus Pita Pockets<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ingredients:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 6 \u00bd-inch whole-wheat pita bread<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 tablespoons hummus<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd cup mixed salad greens<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd cup sheet-pan roasted root vegetables, roughly chopped\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 357<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>P.M. snack<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: \u00bd cup fresh blueberries<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 42<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Dinner<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Goulash (<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/recipe\/263346\/american-goulash\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 \u00bd cup chopped onion<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 pound lean ground beef<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 large cloves garlic, minced<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 teaspoons paprika<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 teaspoon Italian seasoning<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 teaspoon salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc teaspoon ground pepper<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 (14 ounces) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 (8 ounces) can no-salt-added tomato sauce<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup low-sodium beef or chicken broth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 \u215c ounces 1 \u00bc cup whole-wheat elbow macaroni<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 418<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Daily totals &#8211;<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 1220 Calories: 58 g Protein, 173 g Carbohydrate, 40 g Fat<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Lose_15_Pounds_In_Two_Weeks\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38663 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5038-1024x576.png\" alt=\"lose 15 pounds in two weeks\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5038.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5038-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5038.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5038-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5038.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_Seven\"><\/span><b>Day Seven<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Breakfast<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blueberry-Banana Overnight Oats (<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/recipe\/268085\/blueberry-banana-overnight-oats\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ingredients:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd cup unsweetened coconut milk beverage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd cup old-fashioned oats<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd tablespoon chia seeds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd banana, mashed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 teaspoon maple syrup<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 pinch of salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd cup fresh blueberries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tablespoon unsweetened flaked coconut<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 346<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>A.M. snack:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 15 walnut halves<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 196<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Lunch<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avocado Egg Salad Sandwiches<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ingredients:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd ripe avocado<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 \u00bd teaspoon lemon juice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 teaspoon avocado oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 large hard-boiled eggs, chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc cup finely chopped celery (about 1 stalk)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc teaspoon salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u215b teaspoon ground pepper<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 slices whole-wheat sandwich bread, toasted<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 leaves lettuce<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 351<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>P.M. snack<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 2 tbsp dark chocolate chips and 1 cup raspberries<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 224<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Dinner<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chipotle Skirt Steak Tacos with Smoky Tomatillo Salsa<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ingredients:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8 ounces fresh tomatillos (about 5 medium), husked and rinsed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 large cloves garlic, unpeeled<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 (7 ounces) can chipotles in adobo, divided<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00be teaspoon salt, divided<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 pound skirt steak, trimmed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 large white onion, sliced into rounds about \u00bd-inch thick<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12 corn tortillas, warmed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6 sprigs fresh cilantro for garnish<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 337<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Daily totals \u2013<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 1454 Calories: 53 g Protein, 179 g Carbohydrates, 71 g Fat<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The above-presented meal plan won\u2019t help you lose 15 pounds in two weeks, but it is a healthy 1500 calorie diet plan, a plan which offers you a way to safely achieve sustainable results. You can mix the meals in the plan, or create your own plan based on it, but remember to keep your calorie deficit adequate, and always consult a dietitian before starting any new diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Lose_15_Pounds_In_Two_Weeks\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38661 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5540-1024x576.png\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5540.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5540-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5540.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5540.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Various_Physical_Activity_Healthier_Way_To_Lose_Weight\"><\/span><b>Various Physical Activity: Healthier Way To Lose Weight<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is general knowledge that regular physical activity can significantly improve your overall health and make you feel better. Another great benefit of regular workouts is healthy weight loss. Regular exercise can help you increase muscle mass, boost your metabolism and make you burn more calories even when you rest, which is tremendous for those who want to burn a couple of excess pounds of fat. It also increases your calorie expenditure, adding to the calorie deficit created by the weight loss diet, and leading to better results <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthyweight\/physical_activity\/index.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That is why it is recommended that when you try to slim down, you need to increase your level of physical activity and make regular exercise your daily routine. Any type of exercise is better than no exercise. And since there are so many types of effective workouts out there, you are sure to find the one that could fit you like a glove. So, here are some of the most popular exercises for weight loss:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Running\"><\/span><b>Running<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Running is a cardio exercise that makes your blood pump faster and lungs work harder. Cardio is overall very effective at helping people burn calories, often requires little to no equipment, and can be performed by anyone no matter the age or fitness level.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4579257\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2015 meta-analysis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found that daily running has a positive effect on a wide plethora of health factors, such as body mass, body fat, resting heart rate, triglycerides, and HDL cholesterol. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Resistance_Exercise\"><\/span><b>Resistance Exercise<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resistance training has proven to be very effective at building muscle and burning calories. It is beneficial for people who want to slim down since increased muscle mass leads to an increase in the resting metabolic rate, which, as was mentioned before, makes your body burn more calories even at rest. You can incorporate some resistance training in the form of weight lifting into your workout routine<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/best-exercise-for-weight-loss\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"High-Intensity_Interval_Training_HIIT\"><\/span><b>High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This type of workout is one of the best ways to burn some extra calories. The HIIT is a training that includes short periods of a high-intensity exercise, which depending on the type of HIIT are followed by the exercise of low intensity or rest periods that last a similar amount of time. The duration of each part of the cycle may vary from less than 45 seconds to a couple of minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bjsm.bmj.com\/content\/53\/10\/655\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">review<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that compared moderate-intensity continuous training and HIIT found that they both promote a similar reduction of total body fat percentage, but HIIT was more effective at reducing a total absolute fat mass.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line_Is_It_Safe_To_Lose_15_Pounds_In_Two_Weeks\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line: Is It Safe To Lose 15 Pounds In Two Weeks?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have now reached the end of this swoop through the answer to this question. As you have seen from the article, rapid weight loss is unsafe, and the better option is to set realistic goals and slim down gradually. So, the answer to the question \u201cIs it safe to lose 15 pounds in two weeks?\u201d is a definite no. Sticking to a dangerously restrictive diet can lead to a lot of health problems. If your goal is to lose weight in a healthy and sustainable manner, then you should stick to the recommendations of experts and lose weight by creating an adequate energy deficit. Before making any changes in your current dietary plan, or starting to follow a new one, your best advice is to consult a dietitian.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Lose_15_Pounds_In_Two_Weeks\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>\u00a0DISCLAIMER:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any medical conditions. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/recipe\/263346\/american-goulash\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Goulash<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, etingwell.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/recipe\/268085\/blueberry-banana-overnight-oats\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blueberry-Banana Overnight Oats<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, eatingwell.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7281976\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effects of Rapid Weight Loss on Judo Athletes: A Systematic Review<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4658128\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effects of Weight Loss Speed on Kidney Function Differ Depending on Body Mass Index in Nondiabetic Healthy People: A Prospective Cohort<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2015, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/health.gov\/our-work\/food-nutrition\/2015-2020-dietary-guidelines\/guidelines\/appendix-2\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Estimated Calorie Needs per Day, by Age, Sex, and Physical Activity Level<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d., health.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/blog\/fatty-liver-disease-what-it-is-and-what-to-do-about-it-2019011015746\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fatty liver disease: What it is and what to do about it<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, health.harvard.edu)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/1615908\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glycogen storage: illusions of easy weight loss, excessive weight regain, and distortions in estimates of body composition<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1992, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bjsm.bmj.com\/content\/53\/10\/655\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is interval training the magic bullet for fat loss? A systematic review and meta-analysis comparing moderate-intensity continuous training with high-intensity interval training (HIIT)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d., bjsm.bmj.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/recipe\/276935\/kale-roasted-sweet-potato-hash\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kale &amp; Roasted Sweet Potato Hash<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, eatingwell.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthyweight\/losing_weight\/index.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Losing Weight<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d., cdc.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/recipe\/255217\/mediterranean-chicken-quinoa-bowl\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mediterranean Chicken Quinoa Bowl <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(n.d., eatingwell.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4579257\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meta-Analyses of the Effects of Habitual Running on Indices of Health in Physically Inactive Adults<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2015, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/recipe\/265712\/muesli-with-raspberries\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muesli with Raspberries<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, eatingwell.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthyweight\/physical_activity\/index.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical Activity for a Healthy Weight<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d., cdc.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/recipe\/263887\/sausage-mushroom-pesto-grilled-pizza\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sausage, Mushroom &amp; Pesto Grilled Pizza<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, eatingwell.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/16083306\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The influence of very-low-calorie-diet on serum leptin, soluble leptin receptor, adiponectin and resistin levels in obese women<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2006, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/recipe\/269012\/tuna-white-bean-dill-salad\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tuna, White Bean &amp; Dill Salad<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d., eatingwell.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/weight-loss\/in-depth\/weight-loss\/art-20047752\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight loss: 6 strategies for success<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d., mayoclinic.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/best-exercise-for-weight-loss\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the best exercises for weight loss?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/weight-loss\/expert-answers\/fast-weight-loss\/faq-20058289\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why do doctors recommend a slow rate of weight loss? What&#8217;s wrong with fast weight loss?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d., mayoclinic.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to weight loss, people often want to find out how they can get everything and get it done all at once. That is why there are so many people who are searching for the fastest way to lose 15 pounds in two weeks. But is it possible? 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Midland\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/87fedcab2b9c2919ce0e56e40c599f18\"},\"headline\":\"Lose 15 Pounds In Two Weeks: Is It Attainable And Safe?\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lose-15-pounds-in-two-weeks\/\"},\"wordCount\":3235,\"commentCount\":1,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lose-15-pounds-in-two-weeks\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5485.png\",\"articleSection\":[\"Meal Plans\",\"Weight Loss\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"articleBody\":\"<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">When it comes to weight loss, people often want to find out how they can get everything and get it done all at once. That is why there are so many people who are searching for the fastest way to lose 15 pounds in two weeks. But is it possible? During the past decade there are tons of fad diets that have come out which promise a quick result without really explaining how it will affect your body. <\/span><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">They claim to be very easy and effective, but are they really that great? And if you manage to lose 15 pounds in two weeks, will the result last? 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