{"id":69008,"date":"2025-01-07T10:54:27","date_gmt":"2025-01-07T10:54:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=69008"},"modified":"2025-01-07T10:55:14","modified_gmt":"2025-01-07T10:55:14","slug":"how-can-i-lose-10-lbs-in-2-weeks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-can-i-lose-10-lbs-in-2-weeks\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can I Lose 10 Lbs In 2 Weeks? The Hard &#038; Factual Truth About This Weight Loss Goal"},"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 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-can-i-lose-10-lbs-in-2-weeks\/#Is_It_Possible_To_Lose_10_Lbs_In_2_Weeks\" >Is It Possible To Lose 10 Lbs In 2 Weeks?<\/a><\/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\/how-can-i-lose-10-lbs-in-2-weeks\/#How_Many_Pounds_Can_You_Realistically_Lose_In_2_Weeks\" >How Many Pounds Can You Realistically Lose In 2 Weeks?<\/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\/how-can-i-lose-10-lbs-in-2-weeks\/#Is_Losing_10_Pounds_Noticeable\" >Is Losing 10 Pounds Noticeable?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-can-i-lose-10-lbs-in-2-weeks\/#Whats_The_Quickest_Way_To_Lose_10_Pounds\" >What\u2019s The Quickest Way To Lose 10 Pounds?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-can-i-lose-10-lbs-in-2-weeks\/#Diet\" >Diet<\/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\/how-can-i-lose-10-lbs-in-2-weeks\/#Exercise\" >Exercise<\/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\/how-can-i-lose-10-lbs-in-2-weeks\/#Sleep\" >Sleep<\/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\/how-can-i-lose-10-lbs-in-2-weeks\/#How_To_Lose_10_Pounds_In_2_Weeks_For_A_Woman\" >How To Lose 10 Pounds In 2 Weeks For A Woman<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-can-i-lose-10-lbs-in-2-weeks\/#Can_I_Lose_10_Pounds_In_2_Weeks_Without_Exercise\" >Can I Lose 10 Pounds In 2 Weeks Without Exercise?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-can-i-lose-10-lbs-in-2-weeks\/#How_Can_A_Girl_Lose_Weight_In_2_Weeks\" >How Can A Girl Lose Weight In 2 Weeks?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-can-i-lose-10-lbs-in-2-weeks\/#What_Is_The_Best_Way_To_Flush_Water_Retention\" >What Is The Best Way To Flush Water Retention?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-can-i-lose-10-lbs-in-2-weeks\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-can-i-lose-10-lbs-in-2-weeks\/#How_much_weight_can_I_lose_in_17_days\" >How much weight can I lose in 17 days?<\/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\/how-can-i-lose-10-lbs-in-2-weeks\/#Is_losing_6_pounds_noticeable\" >Is losing 6 pounds noticeable?<\/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\/how-can-i-lose-10-lbs-in-2-weeks\/#Can_you_lose_1lb_a_week\" >Can you lose 1lb a week?<\/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\/how-can-i-lose-10-lbs-in-2-weeks\/#How_to_do_fasting_correctly\" >How to do fasting correctly?<\/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\/how-can-i-lose-10-lbs-in-2-weeks\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the new year just around the corner, many of us have started working on our New Year&#8217;s resolutions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_Can_I_Lose_10_Lbs_In_2_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><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While we are all in different stages of life, many things remain the same about the human experience\u2014one of which is the desire to live a healthier lifestyle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For many, weight loss is an essential indicator of healthy living, and we want to achieve that goal as quickly as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The question, \u201cHow can I lose 10 lbs in 2 weeks?\u201d is one of the many that arise from the desire for fast weight loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With so many lose-weight-quick weight loss hacks out there, one would wonder if reaching your body goals in a few days is possible and, above all, if this achievement is sustainable for the long term.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before committing to such a goal, please review this article to learn more about the risks and possibilities associated with this approach.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_It_Possible_To_Lose_10_Lbs_In_2_Weeks\"><\/span><strong>Is It Possible To Lose 10 Lbs In 2 Weeks?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, contrary to the promises of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/meals-under-300-calories\/\">weight loss<\/a> detox diets, it is not possible to lose 10 lbs of fat in just two weeks (14 days).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This promise of rapid weight loss is usually a fad to get you to buy into programs that involve eating too little and exercising too hard, leaving you:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frustrated<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Malnourished<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fatigued with little to no results.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those who end up seeing some drastic results from such restrictive and excessive programs find themselves confused by what they did wrong when, just a few weeks later, all the weight comes back.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_Can_I_Lose_10_Lbs_In_2_Weeks\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-56123\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Intermittent-Fasting-Meal-Plan-Example-1024x576.png\" alt=\"How Can I Lose 10 Lbs In 2 Weeks\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Intermittent-Fasting-Meal-Plan-Example.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Intermittent-Fasting-Meal-Plan-Example-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Intermittent-Fasting-Meal-Plan-Example.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Intermittent-Fasting-Meal-Plan-Example-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Intermittent-Fasting-Meal-Plan-Example.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Pounds_Can_You_Realistically_Lose_In_2_Weeks\"><\/span><strong>How Many Pounds Can You Realistically Lose In 2 Weeks?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many hope to lose 2-4 pounds of body fat in 14 days. However, rapid weight loss is bad for physical and mental health and is not sustainable in the long term (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/261358425_The_Potential_Dangers_of_Using_Rapid_Weight_Loss_Techniques\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CDC,<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> slow but steady weight loss of just 1-2 pounds a week is healthier and more sustainable.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With this slower rate, experts guarantee you will have a much better chance of keeping the weight off than those who could lose weight much faster (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthy-weight-growth\/losing-weight\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Losing_10_Pounds_Noticeable\"><\/span><strong>Is Losing 10 Pounds Noticeable?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, a 10-lb weight loss is noticeable. The quickest way to tell if you\u2019ve lost weight is usually to step on a scale and see the number go down from where it had initially been.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if you do not prefer to weigh yourself, you may notice the loss simply through the fit of your clothes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outfits that did not fit you before can start fitting, and those that fit you comfortably may begin to feel a little loose.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may also notice a difference in your appearance in old pictures compared to new ones. In some areas, you look visibly smaller.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facial weight loss can also indicate a 10 lb weight loss.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Study findings published in 2015 stated that it takes women and men, respectively, approximately 8-9 pounds of weight gain or loss for the change to be noticeable on the face (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2015\/12\/151203111215.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/10.1177\/1948550615599829\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>The BetterMe: Health Coaching 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\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_Can_I_Lose_10_Lbs_In_2_Weeks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get your life moving in the right direction<\/a> with BetterMe!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_The_Quickest_Way_To_Lose_10_Pounds\"><\/span><strong>What\u2019s The Quickest Way To Lose 10 Pounds?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no magic trick to losing 10 lbs or any other weight quickly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to fix your diet, exercise, and be patient, giving yourself ample time to lose weight.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Here are the three main things that you must consider if you want to lose 10 lbs and keep it off:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diet\"><\/span><b>Diet<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A daily<a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/why-am-i-not-losing-weight-in-a-calorie-deficit\/\"> caloric deficit<\/a> is a must.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you do not count calories, start today\u2014we recommend the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BetterMe Health &amp; Fitness App<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for this.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A reputable calorie counter app helps you see how many calories you consume and calculates how many calories you should consume to reach your desired goal in the desired timeframe.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Researchers recommend starting with a deficit of 500 to 750 calories less than your daily average (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jomes.org\/journal\/view.html?doi=10.7570\/jomes20065\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aside from how much food you eat, you also need to consider the food quality.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fast foods are delicious, quick, and convenient but they are among the top reasons why many people &#8211; both adults and children, suffer from being overweight and obese (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC6196377\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/s12916-021-01902-z\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Empty calories and excessive sugar, trans fat, and salt lead to weight gain in all demographics.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimizing such foods in your diet and replacing them with whole plant-based foods within your recommended calorie deficit will aid with weight loss (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC7444011\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/full\/10.1080\/27697061.2024.2406887\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calorie-deficit-diet-plan\/\">Calorie Deficit Diet Plan: Why And How Eating Less Can Help You Lose Weight<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exercise\"><\/span><b>Exercise<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can you lose weight without exercise? Absolutely.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But does exercise help the weight come off faster? Yes, it does.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health experts often recommend changing their diet and eating at a deficit because this change is optimal for <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/latest-diet-trends\/\">weight loss<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without it, the entire process becomes more challenging, if not impossible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, increased physical activity yields better and even faster results as it helps with calorie burning.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a study published in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journal of Diabetes &amp; Metabolic Disorders,<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> researchers found that combining diet and exercise alone, or combined with exercise for weight loss, produced the best results.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They further stated that combining a hypocaloric diet with resistance training was more effective than all other weight loss options (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4429709\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can do resistance training exercises twice weekly, which include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basic squats<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bench press<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Push-ups<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deadlifts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pull-ups<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lunges<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-planks-good-for-abs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planks<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CDC <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">recommends a minimum of 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise 5 days a week for better health and weight management (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthy-weight-growth\/physical-activity\/index.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_Can_I_Lose_10_Lbs_In_2_Weeks\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-61174\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Macrobiotic-Meal-Plan_-Guide-to-Mindful-Eating-1024x576.png\" alt=\"How Can I Lose 10 Lbs In 2 Weeks\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Macrobiotic-Meal-Plan_-Guide-to-Mindful-Eating.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Macrobiotic-Meal-Plan_-Guide-to-Mindful-Eating-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Macrobiotic-Meal-Plan_-Guide-to-Mindful-Eating.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Macrobiotic-Meal-Plan_-Guide-to-Mindful-Eating-1636x920.png 1636w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sleep\"><\/span><b>Sleep<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you do not <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-2-hours-of-sleep-better-than-none\/\">sleep<\/a> enough, you will not lose as much weight as you want in the desired (realistic) timeframe. Research shows that failure to sleep enough negatively impacts weight loss efforts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not only does lack of sleep lead to poor dietary choices, but it can also slow down metabolism, leading to weight gain\/obesity and even the increased risk of diabetes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC2951287\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC1991337\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4370346\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experts recommend that adults sleep 7-9 hours a night for weight loss and good health.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Lose_10_Pounds_In_2_Weeks_For_A_Woman\"><\/span><strong>How To Lose 10 Pounds In 2 Weeks For A Woman<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned above, no one, regardless of gender, can lose 10 pounds of body fat in just 2 weeks. You need to allow yourself 5 to 10 weeks to do so.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_Lose_10_Pounds_In_2_Weeks_Without_Exercise\"><\/span><strong>Can I Lose 10 Pounds In 2 Weeks Without Exercise?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned above, you cannot lose 10 pounds of fat in 2 weeks with or without exercise.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While it is possible to lose weight without exercise simply by reducing your calorie intake, 2 weeks is too short for this goal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out this article if you are curious about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-10-pounds-in-a-month\/\"><b>how to lose 10 lbs in a month<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe: Health Coaching app helps you achieve your body goals with ease and efficiency by helping to choose proper meal plans and effective workouts. Start using our app and you will <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_Can_I_Lose_10_Lbs_In_2_Weeks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">see good results in a short time.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Can_A_Girl_Lose_Weight_In_2_Weeks\"><\/span><strong>How Can A Girl Lose Weight In 2 Weeks?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A girl can lose 2-4 pounds of weight in 14 days.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To achieve this goal, she must:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find her ideal calorie deficit and consume foods within this caloric range<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure that her calorie-deficit diet includes whole foods, such as whole grains, fruits, non-starchy vegetables, dark leafy greens, plant-based protein, lean animal protein, and healthy fats.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise for at least 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While cardio exercises are great, she must add resistance exercises to her routine. Resistance training or weight lifting won\u2019t make her bulky or look like a man. Weight training is excellent for toning muscle and increasing one&#8217;s metabolic rate, which helps with fat loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a04. Sleep for at least 7-9 hours a night<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/4-week-diet-plan-to-lose-10-pounds\/\">4-Week Diet Plan to Lose 10 Pounds and Keep Them Off for Good<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_The_Best_Way_To_Flush_Water_Retention\"><\/span><strong>What Is The Best Way To Flush Water Retention?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most people who insist on rapid weight loss often confuse water loss with fat loss. Exercise helps remove water buildup, mainly through sweat, which they mistake for fat loss.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some other ways to quickly flush out any retained fluid in the body include:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Reduce Your Salt Intake\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research shows that consuming foods high in salt leads to fluid retention through urine concentration and by making you drink more water (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0883944121002458?via%3Dihub\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/karger.com\/anm\/article\/70\/Suppl.%201\/51\/42521\/Relationship-between-Sodium-Intake-and-Water\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reducing sodium intake will prevent you from drinking as much water as possible. Still, it will allow the kidneys to excrete sodium as required, eventually helping flush out the excess water.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\">\n    <section class=\"ad-select-gender\">\n        <div class=\"ad-select-gender-wrapper\">\n            <img class=\"ad-select-gender-image\" alt=\"MaleImage\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"297\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/MaleImage.webp\">\n    \n            <div class=\"ad-select-gender-text mobile-hide\">\n                <div class=\"ad-select-gender-desc\">Get your <span class=\"green f-600\">personal plan<\/span> according to your age and BMI<\/div>\n                <div class=\"ad-select-gender-title f-600\">\n                    Select your gender\n                <\/div>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=Shortcod2\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\" target=\"_blank\">Male<\/a>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=Shortcod2\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\" target=\"_blank\">Female<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n    \n            <img class=\"ad-select-gender-image\" alt=\"FemaleImage\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"297\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/FemaleImage.webp\">\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-select-gender-text desktop-hide mobile-block\">\n          <div class=\"ad-select-gender-desc\">Get your <span class=\"green f-600\">personal plan<\/span> according to your age and BMI<\/div>\n          <div class=\"ad-select-gender-title f-600\">\n            Select your gender\n          <\/div>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=Shortcod2\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\" target=\"_blank\">Male<\/a>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=Shortcod2\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\" target=\"_blank\">Female<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Reduce Your Carb Intake<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research shows that increased carb intake can lead to some fluid retention in the body (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19940093\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Researchers theorize that this happens because the body stores carbs as glycogen in the muscles bound to water (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25911631\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simple carbs are also said to cause an insulin spike, which leads to sodium reabsorption in the body (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC6119242\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we\u2019ve seen above, more sodium in the body means more fluid retention.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consuming carbohydrates in moderation and switching from simple\/refined carbohydrates to complex\/whole carbohydrates can reduce fluid retention.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_Can_I_Lose_10_Lbs_In_2_Weeks\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-61134\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Meal-planning-for-busy-moms-1024x576.png\" alt=\"How Can I Lose 10 Lbs In 2 Weeks\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Meal-planning-for-busy-moms.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Meal-planning-for-busy-moms-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Meal-planning-for-busy-moms.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Meal-planning-for-busy-moms-1636x920.png 1636w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_weight_can_I_lose_in_17_days\"><\/span><strong>How much weight can I lose in 17 days?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some sources claim you should expect to lose 10-12 pounds in just 17 days through dieting. This claim is untrue. According to the guidelines by the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthy-weight-growth\/losing-weight\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), if your diet, physical activity, and sleep are as they should be, you should expect to lose around 4-6 pounds in a 17-day timeframe.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_losing_6_pounds_noticeable\"><\/span><strong>Is losing 6 pounds noticeable?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It depends. A loss of 6 pounds is more noticeable in people who did not start with much extra body fat. If you have more body fat, you might have to lose 10 pounds for those around you to notice the difference.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_lose_1lb_a_week\"><\/span><strong>Can you lose 1lb a week?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you can. As mentioned, the recommended weight loss for long-term results is 1-2 pounds per week.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_do_fasting_correctly\"><\/span><strong>How to do fasting correctly?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To do fasting correctly and above all, safely, you should:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fast for short periods, i.e., through intermittent fasting like 16:8 or the 5:2 diet<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay hydrated during the fasting windows with water or unsweetened water\/coffee &#8211; this may help with satiety and prevent dehydration.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eat high-protein and high-fiber foods during the eating window. They help with satiety and carry you through the fasting window.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay attention to how your body feels. If you feel unwell, stop and find something to eat. Preferably, something light like soup to break your fast.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find healthy ways to distract yourself from hunger: take a walk, meditate, call a friend who is fasting with you, listen to music, or read.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_Can_I_Lose_10_Lbs_In_2_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-mp4-1.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><strong>The Bottom Line<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The simple answer to \u201cHow can I lose 10 lbs in 2 weeks?\u201d is that you cannot if what you are expecting to lose is body fat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Losing body fat in a few days is impossible, leading to unhealthy weight loss tricks and frustration.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While you might see success stories online, please beware that these may be fabrications or simply water loss results paraded as fat loss.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proper body fat weight loss takes time and effort. Instead of hoping to \u2018beat the game\u2019 through unhealthy tactics, change your mindset and timeline to give yourself and your body enough time to lose this amount of weight or more.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the new year just around the corner, many of us have started working on our New Year&#8217;s resolutions.\u00a0 While we are all in different stages of life, many things remain the same about the human experience\u2014one of which is the desire to live a healthier lifestyle. 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