If you want to lose 10 pounds in 2 weeks you have to get everything right.
This is a short time to achieve such a weight loss and even if you don't do any mistakes, there is no guarantee that you'll succeed.
It is a big weight loss and not something you can take for granted.
However, it is possible and I want to help you by presenting you with this short list of do's and don'ts to lose 10 lbs in 2 weeks.
Do: Take a 30 minute walk each and every evening regardless of what you do earlier.
This will help you burn more calories.
Don't: Drink alcohol.
Not even a little.
While you can lose weight even while drinking alcohol, if you have just 2 weeks to drop 10 pounds, you can't afford any excess calories like those in alcoholic drinks.
Do: A 3 day detox.
Detoxing can help you shave off a number of pounds in a short time.
This will be largely water weight so you will need to work hard later to keep the weight off.
However, detoxing can still be an excellent way to kickstart your weight loss.
Don't: Starve yourself silly.
It may lead to a short term weight loss but will make it super-hard to maintain it afterwards.
Do: Intensive cardio workouts like running, rowing, jumping rope, and kickboxing as it burns a lot of calories.
Don't: Do medium paced cardio like the elliptical machine or the stationary bike.
You do lose calories when you do these workouts but not a whole lot, I'm afraid.
Do: Full body weight training to make sure you build some lean muscle tissue and boost your metabolism throughout the day.
Work on all your muscle groups.
Don't: Try to lose just belly fat doing crunches.
It won't work.
You can't burn fat from a specific body part.
There is simply no way.
Do: Sleep long hours as it helps the body maintain a high metabolic rate and burn more calories all during the days.
Don't: Skip meals.
Eating regularly throughout the day is crucial to maintain your metabolism.
Skipping meals makes your metabolism fluctuate during the day.
Do: Be active as much as possible during the day.
Climb some stairs, do stretches during your day, walk whenever you can instead of drive, play with your kids, etc.
Every little bit counts as it burns more and more calories.
Don't: Feel bad if you don't succeed to lose 10 pounds in 2 weeks.
Even if you lose less, you will have still achieved something big.
You should be proud and work hard to continue with it.
Do: Make sure to continue working out regularly, 3 times a week at least, and to eat right even after these 2 weeks are up.
You have your whole life ahead of you so make sure not to gain the weight back.