Possible to lose 10lbs in a month and how?

I did the Whole30 and I lost 15 pounds in a month. However, I didn't stick with the same principles after so I gained some of it back.

Definitely cut out breads and limit other grains, and take out added sugars.

I have been on a program for 29 days and lost 15lbs so far.

I just completed my first round of 21 day fix and lost 10 pounds...I followed the workouts and the meal plan provided.

I went paleo at the new year and 10 lbs has just fallen off.

Unless you are obese with a terrible diet it really is not realistic to expect to be able to lose ten pounds in a month. You can do it unhealthily but it will come right back. I'm in the same vegan + thyroid catagory, so I definitely get it. The basics are no fast food ever, no processed food, lots of beans, seitan, whole grains, and whole fruits and veggies. There is nothing wrong with carbs, they don't make anyone fat, and the current hysteria about them is unscientific nonsense. There was a similar hoopla about fat in the late 80s and early 90s. A calorie is a calorie. If you are eating too many you gain or don't lose. Track your calories and macros through my fitness pal to make sure you are getting what you need without consuming too many calories. Then you have to up your resting metabolism. Start walking for 30 mins to an hour a day, and get to the gym and lift weights 3-4 times per week. You will burn calories and the same number on the scale looks vastly different when you have a lower body fat percentage. Be careful about the "thyroid condition means you can't lose weight" stuff. As long as your meds are keeping your levels within normal range it's just as simple as everyone else- fewer calories, better quality calories, and get moving every day. Good luck!

EDIT: sorry I mentioned seitan when you are gf. Tempeh, nuts, etc. Also, one of the biggest hurdles for most Americans is portion size. Many apples you see in stores are two or even three servings. Buns can be three servings of bread. A food scale is really helpful for about six months until you get accurate on what "a serving" is. Weighing food shouldn't be a way of life forever, but it's a neccessary recalibration in the Land of Giant Portions.

Not sure about what's gluten-free/soy-free and vegan but look at carbs that are low on the glycemic index. Those are easier for your body to digest. Just remember protein feeds your muscle and carbs feed fat and provide energy. The first month of weight loss is usually a lot of lost water weight, My first month I lost about 18 lbs but now I average about 5-8lbs a month. But it just comes down to clean eating and working out and lifting weights. I'm not sure how much you weigh now but I think it's doable! Good luck!

The best way is cut carbs totally. You will lose almost a pound a day

Your body needs some carbs as energy, I cut out carbs to less than 20g a day and it wrecked my gallbladder and I wound up in the ER and my Dr and Surgeon said it was because I cut out carbs. Nevermind the fact I couldn't even workout for more than 10 minutes without getting dizzy. So proceed with caution.

ETA: Plus, when you start back again eating carbs (from not eating any at all) you'll gain it all back because your body is storing them.

^ I know two people with the exact same experience. A pound a day is very unhealthy and can cause permanent damage to your body.

@Kristin, losing a pound a day is really unhealthy. The recommendation is 1-2 pounds a week. Also, exercise should be added in as well to help adjust metabolism, otherwise your body is going to go into starvation mode and hold on to the fat. Track your calories. Make sure your calories in are less than your calories out, but make sure that you don't have too much of a deficit otherwise your body will go into fat storage. My mom has been on and off of the Atkins diet for years, and it takes her a few weeks for her body to switch over from burning carbs to fat burning, so don't expect the pounds to start melting off after a couple of days.

I suggest cutting out fast foods, processed foods, added sugars, and switch to whole wheat/whole grain when possible. Lots of fruits and veggies, eat lots of smaller meals throughout the day to stimulate your metabolism and drink lots of water. Try to get in 3-4 days of cardio exercise for 40-50 minutes each time you work out.

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It's unhealthy to lose more than 10% of your body weight in a week which is why most people will say 1-2 pounds a week. I would strongly suggest talking to your doctor instead of finding weight loss remedies online since it sounds like you are already struggling with a few health problems and diet restrictions. Doctors go to school for years to be able to counsel you with facts, and not everything you read on the internet is true.

Nutritionists are also super helpful. My doctor always thinks that "vegan" means I eat fish, because they really don't get much training in nutrition. Some are obviously more with it than others. There are lots of vegan nutritionists who do online consults.

I just went no-carb on Monday and I've lost 5 pounds in 2 days. I know that may be mostly water weight, but if you stick to high protein, high veggie (fresh is best) you will see results. Cut down salt because it makes you retain water, same with carbohydrates.

Thanks for the input ladies.

AlwaysMs., how nice it is to meet another vegan especially on here and one who struggles with thyroid issues. I had my last endo appt in December and was told my levels were good. I just don't understand why I am always feel low on energy if my levels are supposed to good.

I am definitely trying to stick to a regular whole foods diet but know I need to exercise. I guess I can test this out this month and see how it goes.

Thank you again.

I feel the same way when I don't exercise. For some reason it really helps with the energy level. I am kinda suspicious that eventually they will go off of symptoms rather than purely numbers with thyroid bloodwork. If exercising, a great diet, and weight loss don't increase your energy level I would revisit with your doc and see if you could try upping the medication level a bit to see if that helps. I am not 100% convinced they know what a "normal level" is for each person, or what other factors may be contributing to fatigue when combined with thyroid issues.

AlwaysMs. I did mention about feeling so tired and low energy and he suggested taking multiple vitamins to help including B and D. I did want to mention I am on Cytomel as well besides Synthroid. I wonder if my low dosage of Cytomel should be increased? I'm only on 5mcg two times a day.

Thanks O&S. Yes I did but it took like about 2 months. I wanted to make sure I fit into my gown and I did when it came in. And have been able to keep it off since fall. I know for thyroid patients they say concentrate on the first 10 lbs, keep it off, then try for another 10, and so on. It's just disappointing that seems it might take months at a time to lose even 10 lbs. I'm not obese but overweight and have been since diagnosis 9.5 years ago. It sucks. I've always struggled on finding the best way to go about getting back to my weight before diagnosis.

I've been dropping weight lately. I gave up most carbs, sugar, and dairy. All I eat is meat, veggies, fruits, eggs, and nuts. My gut has shrunk like crazy in just two weeks. I also work out like crazy, but I have been doing that before.

That's a good point about the D and B vitamins. I always get a full blood panel once a year and that makes any issues plain. Do you know you have deficiency? If so, yes those would help. If not, I would still go with exercise for a good spell and if you are still feeling rundown get a second opinion. Some docs are pretty dismissive on thyroid stuff when your numbers are "right" but being tired is a symptom your numbers may not be right for YOU.

Vitamin deficiencies can be weird. I am in sunny Florida and go to the beach once a week for hours, and walk or run every day outside with most of my torso and legs exposed. Deficient in D for the first time in my life two years ago. When I was an omni I was always either anemic or borderline anemic. Since I went vegan my iron is great. That's why the yearly panel is worth the ridiculous cost to me. And it keeps my doctor off my back about being vegan, so that is nice.

I guarantee you if you count calories and keep an eye on portion control and macros, and start exercising (even walking works), you will see a difference in the scale. You also won't gain it all back, with extra, which is what happens with so many food fads. Taking your measurements every month is also helpful, because as you lose fat and add muscle you may not see the scale needle move, but you can be losing inches. I follow a vegan weight lifter on instagram who lost two pants sizes in a few months but stayed at the same weight. Big difference in how she felt and looked. You have done this, and you can do this. It may not be the overnight miracle, but this way is permanent, won't hurt you, and supports your overall health. You got this!

Setting a goal of 10 lbs in a month is setting yourself up for failure and disappointment, especially since you are not obese. You say you lost 10 lbs "this fall," not in a few weeks or a month. Here's the sad truth: As you lose more weight, it will take longer for the lbs to come off because you have lower calorie needs. So these 10 lbs will probably take you longer than those 10 lbs did if you put in the same efforts.

You have 10 months until your wedding. Why do a fad diet for a month, lose 10 lbs, and then probably gain it back when you stop the diet? If I were you, I'd make real life changes that would last a long time. If you did that, you might not lose 10 lbs in a month, but you would probably not be overweight anymore by the wedding. Heck, you could not be overweight again for the rest of your life.