How To Lose 20 Pounds In 2 Weeks
Looking to lose 20 pounds in 2 weeks? Here is a safe diet plan that you can follow to help you get rid of excess water and fat from your system. Please note that using the following diet to lose weight works but only if you stick to it. I also recommend that you follow the safe weight loss tips below and read about the side effects of losing weight quickly before starting any fast weight loss diet online.
Losing weight fast is not recommended and can cause major side effects to your health. Although possible to lose 20 pounds in just 2 weeks, losing more than 3 pounds a week is not safe for anyone. If you still choose to lose weight, read on…
14 Day Diet Plan To Lose 20 Pounds In 2 Weeks
The following diet consists of mostly soup (recipe below) which you will consume for the first week, this soup will help you lose your first 10 pounds of water weight and fat. You will also need to drink a detox tea for the full 2 weeks, see the recipe below.
Day 1 To Day 7
- 3 bowls of soup
- 3 cups of detox tea
- 8 cups of water
- 90 grams of roasted meat, chicken breast, or fish
Drink the soup for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, drink 3 cups of detox tea 30 minutes before your soup 3 times per day. Drink up to 8 cups of water throughout the day and 90 grams of roasted meat, chicken breast, or fish at lunch. By the end of the 7 days, you should be down 10 pounds.
Day 8
On the eighth day of your diet, you will eat the following:
Breakfast:
- 1 hard-boiled egg for breakfast
- 1 slice of whole-wheat bread
- 1 cup of detox tea
- 1 glass of water
Lunch:
- 90 grams of roasted fish
- 1 plate of fresh green salad
- 1 cup of zero fat Greek yogurt
- 2 glasses of water
- 1 cup of detox tea
Dinner:
- 2 glasses of water
- 1 cup of detox tea
- 1 bowl of soup
Day 9
Breakfast:
- 1 cup of detox tea
- 1 tablespoon of zero fat sour cream
- 1 slice bread
- 1 glass of water
Lunch:
- 90 grams of roasted beef
- 1 bowl of soup
- 2 glasses of water
- 1 cup of detox tea
Dinner:
- 1 plate of fresh green salad
- 2 glasses of water
- 1 cup of detox tea
Day 10 Diet To Lose 20 Pounds In 2 Weeks
Breakfast:
- 1 cup of green smoothie
- 1 tablespoon of peanut butter
- 2 glasses of water
- 1 cup of detox tea
Lunch:
- 90 grams of grilled chicken breast
- 10 grilled cherry tomatoes
- 1 grilled artichoke
- 2 glasses of water
- 1 cup of detox tea
Dinner:
- 2 glasses of water
- 1 cup of detox tea
- 1 cup of zero fat yogurt
Day 11 Diet Plan To Lose Weight
Breakfast:
- 1 glass of milk
- 1 cup of detox tea
- 2 glasses of water
Lunch:
- 90 grams of grilled turkey
- 1 slice of pita bread
- 1 plate of green salad
- 2 glasses of water
- 1 cup of detox tea
Dinner:
- 1 cup of detox tea
- 2 glasses of water
- 1 apple
Day 12 Of The Fast Weight Loss Diet
Breakfast:
- 1 cup of fruit smoothie with peanut butter
- 1 cup of water
- 1 cup of detox tea
Lunch:
- 1 can of tuna
- 1 plate of green salad
- 1 bowl of soup
- 2 glasses of water
- 1 cup of detox tea
Dinner:
- 1 bowl of fruit
- 1 cup of detox tea
- 2 glasses of water
Day 13
Breakfast:
- 1 cup of water
- 1 cup of tea
- 2 hard-boiled eggs
- 1 slice of whole-wheat bread
Lunch:
- 1 bowl of soup
- 2 glasses of water
- 1 cup of tea
Dinner:
- 1 plate of fresh green salad
- 1 cup of zero fat Greek yogurt
- 1 cup of detox tea
- 2 glasses of water
Day 14
Breakfast:
- 2 slices of beef jumbo
- 1 slice of toast
- 7 olives
- 1 cup of water
- 1 cup of detox tea
Lunch:
- 90 grams of grilled chicken breast
- 1 plate of green salad
- 1 cup of yogurt
- 1 boiled potato
- 2 glasses of water
- 1 cup of detox tea
Dinner:
- 1 bowl of soup
- 1 cup of detox tea
- 2 glasses of water
Fat Burning Cabbage Soup Recipe:
- 1 head of medium cabbage
- 4 celery sticks
- 100 grams of parsley
- 1 large onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon of dried pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
- 10 cherry tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 2 liters of water
Preparation:
Slice the onion and the garlic along with the parsley, begin by heating the olive oil and saute the onions, add in the garlic and saute for a minute, add in the parsley for an extra minute as well. Next, shred the cabbage and celery sticks and add them to the mixture along with the cherry tomatoes. Add in the water and the rest of your ingredients. Let the soup cook on medium heat until done completely, serve while still hot.
Detox Water Recipe To Lose 20 Pounds In 2 Weeks
The following detox water recipe is very effective for losing weight fast especially when combined with the 14-day diet plan above.
Ingredients:
- 1 Fresh Lemon
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder
- 1 inch of ginger root
- 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
- 3 cups of water
- 1 tablespoon of raw organic honey
Preparation & Consumption:
Slice the lemon into round circles but do not throw away the peel, grate the ginger root and set it aside. Bring the water to a boil in the tea kettle and add in the ginger and lemon, let it boil for 15 minutes, and cut off the heat. Add in the rest of your ingredients right away and stir it. Cover the mixture and let it cool, strain the tea and drink this mixture 3 times per day, 30 minutes before meals.
Can You Really Lose 20 Pounds In 2 Weeks?
Yes, you can lose 20 pounds in 2 weeks if you are overweight or obese. If you weigh 2-5 kilograms more than you should, you will not lose 20 pounds in 2 weeks because there is simply not enough weight to be lost. If you weigh over 100 kilograms, it is possible to get rid of 20 pounds fast but if you weigh 80 kilograms, losing 20 pounds in just 2 weeks is almost impossible.
You will need to measure your present height and weight to decide if you are obese enough to lose up to 20 pounds in just 2 weeks. I highly recommend visiting a dietician to get checked before starting a new diet plan because following yoyo diets online may sometimes have a negative reaction on your body and not get you the results you want.
Here is a free BMI calculator to help you decide on your height and weight. For example, if your height is 175 cm, your weight should be 75 kilograms. If your height is 167 cm, your weight should be around 67 kilograms.
Simply look at the last 2 numbers of your height to decide how much you should weigh. If you weigh 10 kilograms more than you should, you are simply overweight, 20 kilograms and above means that you are obese. With that being said, deciding if you are obese or simply overweight depends on the percentage of fat, water, and muscle mass you carry.
Is It Healthy To Lose 20 Pounds In 2 Weeks?
Generally, the answer is NO! But some exceptions can be made depending on your weight, height, water weight, fat, and muscle mass. If you are healthy, have a lot of water weight along with fat, you can safely lose 20 pounds in 2 weeks without side effects. If you try to lose weight without getting your BMI checked, it can cause water and muscle loss which is dangerous to your health.
Also, if you are not obese or heavily overweight, trying to lose weight fast will not work. That said, if you still decide to lose weight fast for some reason, you will need to follow a healthy low-calorie diet plan to prevent losing minerals and vitamins along with muscle mass. Adding protein, vegetables, fruits, detox drinks, and water to your diet will prevent side effects and promote healthy weight loss.
What Are The Side Effects Of Losing 20 Pounds In 2 Weeks?
Trying to lose more weight than you should or losing more than 3 pounds per week is not recommended and can cause the following side effects:
- Mineral Loss
- Vitamins Loss
- Dehydration
- Muscle Loss
- Nutritional Deficiencies
- Gallstones
- Decreased metabolism
- Iron Loss
- Blood Loss
- Fatigue
- Dizziness
- Stress
- Headache
- Dry Skin
- Saggy Skin
- Sunken Eyes
- Wrinkles
- Constipation Or Diarrhea
- Muscle Cramps
- Irritability
- Feeling cold
Always contact a health professional before starting a diet or trying to lose weight quickly at home to prevent the side effects above. Also, if you do feel any unwanted symptoms while dieting, stop the diet immediately.
Tips To Follow When Losing Too Much Weight At Once
When trying to lose weight at home using fad or yoyo diets, I highly recommend that you do the following before starting in order to keep your body healthy and prevent the nasty side effects of drastic weight loss.
- Get your vitamins and minerals checked
- Check your blood and iron levels
- Get your BMI (Body Mass Index) checked
- Drink enough water
- Drink green tea
- Eat slowly
- Eat high fiber foods
- Eat protein-rich foods
- Eat enough vegetables
- Get enough rest
- Take exercise
- Stop the diet if you feel unwell
- Think of losing weight as a lifestyle
Conclusion
Now you know how to lose 20 pounds in 2 weeks at home safely! If you found this post interesting or helpful, please share it with your friends and also follow me on Pinterest for more helpful weight loss and detox tips. I would also love to hear your comments below on how this diet plan worked for you.
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