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I Lost 22 Pounds in a Week on Egg Diet

One influencer claims eating eggs daily helped her lose weight fast.

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Have you heard of the egg diet? Katherine Wilson (@iamkatherinewilson) is a social media influencer who regularly blogs about everything from diet and weight loss to skin care. In the video description, she issues a disclaimer: “I am NOT a Nutritionist or a Doctor. I am trying these diets out at my own risk. If YOU try any of these diets out, you do so at your own risk!!!” In one viral video, she tries out a popular diet, primarily eating eggs.


She Explains That She Put On a Lot of Weight

“Okay, so today is day one of the egg diet. I weighed myself this morning, and I think I'm close to 200 pounds, which is absolutely ridiculous,” she says. “I've put on so much weight.”

What Is the Egg Diet?

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The egg diet is a low-calorie diet of just 700 calories per day. “This egg diet consists of, you eat eggs, apples, and oatmeal, and an ungodly amount of green tea,” Katherine says.

Breakfast: Eggs

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For breakfast, she eats three eggs and green tea. The eggs can be cooked in various ways, including boiled, scrambled, or poached.

RELATED: 11 Signs Ozempic Is Not for You

Snack: Apple

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For a snack, she eats an apple. However, one day, she forgot to. “I'm just going to include that in my dinner tonight. I don't think it really matters that much.”

Dinner: Oatmeal with Fruit

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As for dinner, “you're going to have oatmeal. So I took just one of the bags of instant oatmeal, but I obviously put the hot water in here. I'm just waiting for it to all sort of soak up. Once it's ready, I will put a couple of frozen blueberries on it. And here's my green tea.”

It’s Easy to Pack Meals

“So today is going to be a really long day at work, so I'm bringing all my food. I forgot to get apples last night, so I just threw in two more boiled eggs in here. I think it'll equal out to the same amount of calories. I don't think that's going to ruin the diet. And then I'm bringing my oatmeal because I'm probably going to be at work till eight or nine o'clock tonight. It's going to be a really, really long day.”

RELATED: 5 Ways to Speed Up Your Metabolism

Season with Salt

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She also seasons her food. “I have my little Himalayan salt, uh, just to make everything taste slightly better,” she says.

Boil a Carton of Eggs to Meal Prep

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“One other little tip if you're going to be doing this is to get a whole carton of eggs and just boil all of them. So you just have them at your little disposal whenever you're hungry, and there are no excuses. So you can't say, ‘Oh, I'm hungry, and I can go grab a Kit Kat bar or something like that. You just have all your little eggs ready, and you can just grab one whenever you're hungry.”

She Lost a Lot of Weight

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After four days, she says she has “lost such a significant amount of weight, and I am not feeling so great,” she will stop the diet. “I think that's because I've only been eating like 700 calories a day, and I'm used to eating a lot more, and it's such a drop off from what I'm used to that it's, I think it's sort of having a toll on me. I feel really tired, and I'm getting lightheaded when I stand up, and I just don't think that's normal.”

RELATED: 10 Ways to Lose 20 Pounds Fast, According to a Nutritionist

Check with Your Doctor Before Going On a Diet

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Keep in mind that 700 calories is extremely low, and most experts would not endorse eating so little. According to dietary guidelines in the United States, adults 21 years old and older should consume anywhere between 1,600 and 3,000 calories per day. Our advice? Always check with your doctor before going on a weight loss diet. And if you enjoyed this article, don't miss 12-3-30 Walking Method: 20 Proven Tips to Lose Weight Faster.

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Have you heard of the egg diet? Katherine Wilson (@iamkatherinewilson) is a social media influencer who regularly blogs about everything from diet and weight loss to skin care. In the video description, she issues a disclaimer: “I am NOT a Nutritionist or a Doctor. I am trying these diets out at my own risk. If YOU try any of these diets out, you do so at your own risk!!!” In one viral video, she tries out a popular diet, primarily eating eggs.


She Explains That She Put On a Lot of Weight

“Okay, so today is day one of the egg diet. I weighed myself this morning, and I think I'm close to 200 pounds, which is absolutely ridiculous,” she says. “I've put on so much weight.”

What Is the Egg Diet?

Chicken eggs in sack bag on black background.Shutterstock

The egg diet is a low-calorie diet of just 700 calories per day. “This egg diet consists of, you eat eggs, apples, and oatmeal, and an ungodly amount of green tea,” Katherine says.

Breakfast: Eggs

Poached eggsShutterstock

For breakfast, she eats three eggs and green tea. The eggs can be cooked in various ways, including boiled, scrambled, or poached.

RELATED: 11 Signs Ozempic Is Not for You

Snack: Apple

Ripe red apples on table close upShutterstock

For a snack, she eats an apple. However, one day, she forgot to. “I'm just going to include that in my dinner tonight. I don't think it really matters that much.”

Dinner: Oatmeal with Fruit

Tasty oatmeal with strawberries, blueberries and walnuts in bowl on grey table, flat layShutterstock

As for dinner, “you're going to have oatmeal. So I took just one of the bags of instant oatmeal, but I obviously put the hot water in here. I'm just waiting for it to all sort of soak up. Once it's ready, I will put a couple of frozen blueberries on it. And here's my green tea.”

It’s Easy to Pack Meals

“So today is going to be a really long day at work, so I'm bringing all my food. I forgot to get apples last night, so I just threw in two more boiled eggs in here. I think it'll equal out to the same amount of calories. I don't think that's going to ruin the diet. And then I'm bringing my oatmeal because I'm probably going to be at work till eight or nine o'clock tonight. It's going to be a really, really long day.”

RELATED: 5 Ways to Speed Up Your Metabolism

Season with Salt

Salt Shaker, Salt, Food.Shutterstock

She also seasons her food. “I have my little Himalayan salt, uh, just to make everything taste slightly better,” she says.

Boil a Carton of Eggs to Meal Prep

Boiled eggs in a hot pot on the stove, egg cooking healthy eating concept, Eggs menu foodShutterstock

“One other little tip if you're going to be doing this is to get a whole carton of eggs and just boil all of them. So you just have them at your little disposal whenever you're hungry, and there are no excuses. So you can't say, ‘Oh, I'm hungry, and I can go grab a Kit Kat bar or something like that. You just have all your little eggs ready, and you can just grab one whenever you're hungry.”

She Lost a Lot of Weight

Full length of excited Indian woman sitting on scales at home, overjoyed with success of her slimming diet, side view. Emotional Asian lady achieving her weight loss goal, making YES gestureShutterstock

After four days, she says she has “lost such a significant amount of weight, and I am not feeling so great,” she will stop the diet. “I think that's because I've only been eating like 700 calories a day, and I'm used to eating a lot more, and it's such a drop off from what I'm used to that it's, I think it's sort of having a toll on me. I feel really tired, and I'm getting lightheaded when I stand up, and I just don't think that's normal.”

RELATED: 10 Ways to Lose 20 Pounds Fast, According to a Nutritionist

Check with Your Doctor Before Going On a Diet

Close up of a female doctor filling up an application form while consulting patientShutterstock

Keep in mind that 700 calories is extremely low, and most experts would not endorse eating so little. According to dietary guidelines in the United States, adults 21 years old and older should consume anywhere between 1,600 and 3,000 calories per day. Our advice? Always check with your doctor before going on a weight loss diet. And if you enjoyed this article, don't miss 12-3-30 Walking Method: 20 Proven Tips to Lose Weight Faster.

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Is Ozempic the new wonder drug? Many experts believe so. Known generically as semaglutide, Ozempic mimics a naturally occurring hormone that encourages “fullness” and is highly effective for weight loss. “Obesity is an epidemic,” endocrinologist Anne Peters, MD, tells Keck Medicine of USC. “Many people are obese and overweight in the United States. That causes all sorts of health problems. So, if we can help people lose weight easily and simply, why not use all the tools we have available?” These 20 people, who all lost weight thanks to Ozempic, would agree. Read on to find out more.


Michelé Lost 61 Pounds In 7 months

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Michelé says Ozempic transformed her life. “Lost 28kg [61 pounds] in just 7 months with the help of Ozempic, smart eating habits, portion control, and calorie counting,” she says. “Sharing my journey to inspire and motivate!”

Karkelia Lost 95 Pounds

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Karkelia Mauney went from 260 pounds to 165 pounds, thanks to Ozempic. That’s a stunning 95-pound weight loss! “Embracing the process, one step at a time,” she says.

Kesia Lost Over 60 Pounds

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Kesia Berrios has lost over 60 pounds so far and is still going strong! The influencer swears by Ozempic and motivational advice to live her best life. “Down 60 plus pounds!!!! Follow me for my weight loss journey,” she says.

Linda Lost Over 57 Pounds In 5 Months

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Linda Marie went from 223.4 pounds to 166 pounds in 5-6 months thanks to Ozempic. That’s a very impressive 57.4 pounds. Nice work, Linda!

RELATED: 20 Things You Need to Know About Ozempic and Weight Loss

Amy Lose 160 Pounds

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Amy lost 160 pounds by taking Ozempic, and doesn’t regret it for a second. She posts lots of before and after shots so people can see what a drastic difference the drug has made.

Holly Lost 105 Pounds

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Holly Figueroa O’Reilly lost 105 pounds on Ozempic after struggling with her weight most of her life. She now weighs 145 pounds. “It just completely transformed my body and the way that I conduct my life,” she told TODAY.

Jen Lost 40 Pounds

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Jen Alico lost 40 pounds on Ozempic, and kept the weight off even after she stopped taking the drug. “Before and throughout this entire process I maintained a healthy lifestyle, but I just found that all of a sudden my clothes were fitting better, and I was beginning to recognize myself in the mirror again,” she told Newsweek. “I started to feel good and like I could function better.”

Brittany Lost Over 100 Pounds

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Brittany lost over 100 pounds on Mounjaro. “I might not be where I want to be yet but, I’m so much closer than I ever dreamed I would be when I started this journey 16 months ago,” she captioned an Instagram post. “No, I’m not losing weight as fast as I’d like but I’m doing it in a sustainable way through moderation and movement and I feel good about that.”

Almost 20 Pounds Lost In 6 Weeks

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Redditor loseitnoww has lost 19 pounds so far in just 6 weeks using Ozempic. “I was on 0.25mg for 4 weeks, then moved up to 0.5mg and tomorrow will be my 3rd shot of the 0.5mg. No negative side effects at all and I appear to be responding really well to this drug 👏 I’m excited to share another update in a few weeks time again. Best of luck to everybody 😊,” she captioned a post.

RELATED:20 Possible Ozempic Side Effects

Redditor Loses 69 Pounds

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Redditor tbacks97 went from 205 pounds to 136 pounds in just eight months. “Today I officially hit a weight that is ‘healthy’ for my BMI! My life is completely changed, it is difficult to describe how freeing it is to not feel held back by movement anymore,” she says.

Husband and Wife Lose 136 Pounds Combined

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Redditor NefariousnessNo695 lost 66 pounds and her husband lost 70 pounds. “Within the first two days, I could breathe and my chest didn’t hurt when I walked,” she says. “The cardiac coverage is real. I couldn’t walk 50 ft without stopping to get a breathe. Now we are at a mile and I lift or do chair yoga, tai chi, Pilates and the pool. It took a while to move but I started with chair yoga on silver sneakers on YouTube. Taking care of myself is finally my priority.”

165 Pounds Down—and No Ozempic Face!

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Redditor mrstruong lost a whopping 165 pounds on Ozempic. But that’s not all—she also adopted many healthy habits. “100g of protein, 1500 calories a day, slowly worked my way up from not being able to tie my own shoes to walking 6km 3 to 4 times a week,” she said. “People who go on and on about “ozempic face” should see your transformation!” reads a comment.

RELATED:What Happens to Your Body When You Stop Taking Ozempic

32 Pounds Down

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Redditor Last-Scratch9221 lost 32 pounds in three months on Ozempic. “I have also biked 68.7 miles this last week 🙌 I love my ebike. I don’t mind taking risks and extending my distance because I know if I need it the motor is there. Today rode to drs and then up to the gym and home for a total of 20.9 miles - burned 700+ cals plus 300+ at the gym. I have so much more energy with Oz I absolutely love it.”

Jacqueline Lost 90 Pounds

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Jacqueline went from 271 pounds to 181 pounds on Ozempic. Her goal weight is 150 pounds. “I started by walking 30 minutes a day, and slowly added more. I really got into podcasts so I would “treat” myself to my favorite pods on my walks. Now I do 4-5 miles a day, body weight exercises, and Pilates! Just do what you can, and find exercise that you like!” she says.

Megan Lost 111 Pounds

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Megan went from 251 pounds to 140 pounds. Vacation just hits so freakin’ different when you FEEL good about yourself. I cannot even explain,” she captioned an Instagram post. “I didn’t have to 'diet' right before vacation and I didn’t have to worry if any of my clothes still fit. It was freakin’ glorious.”

RELATED:12 Tips to Maintain Weight Loss After Using Ozempic and GLP-1 Medications

Marcia Lost 70 Pounds

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Marcia Perry, NASM - CPT, WFS, lost over 70 pounds and changed her life. “My A1C is now out of pre-diabetic range, my cholesterol and liver enzymes are normal, and I feel like me again for the first time in 10 years. The 70ish lb weight loss is just the cherry on top,” she captioned an Instagram post.

Taylor Lost 40 Pounds

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Taylor Kast went from 220 pounds to 180 pounds on Ozempic. “I'm 2lbs away from having lost 40 lbs since Feb 27th, 2023. I am beyond amazed at all of the changes my body has gone through,” she captioned an Instagram post.

Ana Lost 59 Pounds

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TikToker Ana Fontini lost 59 pounds on Ozempic. What is the average success rate for Ozempic? According to studies, it averages 5 pounds a month.

Barbie Lost 180 Pounds

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Barbie Jackson-Williams lost 180 pounds on Ozempic. “I want to be active. I want to be doing stuff. I can’t sit and watch TV like I used to,” she told NBC News. “I used to be dead from the waist down. Very dead. But I’m not now.”

RELATED:5 Foods That Maximize Weight Loss on GLP-1 Medicines, According to Coach

Pepper lost 30 Pounds

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Pepper Schwartz lost 30 pounds on Ozempic. “I have really thought about this in terms of health a lot. I’m older. I just don’t think I can afford to (mess) around with weight anymore,” the 78-year-old told TODAY. “I love the fact that my blood pressure is low and my cholesterol is low and all those good things. Those are my motivations now rather than trying to fit in a size 4 dress.”

💪🔥Body Booster: Ozempic is most effective when combined with a healthy diet and active lifestyle.

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Do you want to lose 7 pounds in two weeks without going to dietary extremes? Kiki Virk (@kikivirk) is a gut and hormone health expert who regularly shares content about how to lose fat and get healthy by balancing your gut. In one of her viral videos she reveals how to drop weight super fast in a healthy manner. “So I lost seven pounds sustainably and healthily in the last two weeks without changing what I'm eating,” she says in the clip. We also asked The Body Network’s Resident RDN, The Diet Diva, Tara Collingwood, MS, RDN, CSSD, LD/N, ACSM-CPT, a Board Certified Sports Dietitian, to weigh in on her diet.


Her Method Doesn’t Involve Severe Changes

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She maintains that her method doesn’t “involve calorie restriction, calorie counting, macro counting, spending hours in the gym,” she says.

Excess Fat Means Too Much Insulin

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She adds that “some insight that I had no clue about when I started losing weight is that excess fat is actually a symptom of an underlying cause, and that underlying cause is too much insulin.” “In the presence of insulin, your body's not burning fat,” she points out.

“Three things that keep insulin high in our bodies are refined carbs, eating, and insulin resistance,” she says.

She Eats Within an 8-Hour Period

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“I'm going to focus on eating,” she continues. “So, of course, we need to eat. We need to fuel our bodies, and we don't want to restrict the amount of calories that we're eating over a prolonged period of time.”

Her solution? “Essentially, what I do is time restricted intermittent fasting. I just eat within an eight hour eating window in my day.”

RELATED: 5 Signs You May Have Fibromyalgia Like Lady Gaga

RDN Says: This Might Not Be Sustainable

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Collingwood isn’t a big fan of intermittent fasting for weight loss. “Just simply fasting and eating during an 8 hour time period might help you lose weight initially but over time it may be difficult to keep it off,” she says. “Be careful of how much you are eating in that 8 hour window. If you aren’t paying attention to what and how much you are eating you could still end up not only not losing but could even gain weight!”

💪🔥Body Booster: If you want to intermittent fast, make sure you are also paying attention to what you are eating during that time period.

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Do you want to lose 30 pounds in two weeks? While it might seem impossible, one YouTuber claims it isn’t. Steve Cha of Rockstar Eater, a YouTube channel focusing on his love of food, shared a recent video about how rapidly he lost weight to the tune of a pound every two days. He claims it all boils down to following three simple steps.


He Gained 10 to 12 Pounds After Starting His YouTube Channel

Steve from Rockstar Eater explains that he gained “about 10 to 12 pounds” after starting his YouTube channel from “eating a lot of food” and that “it did take some toll” on his body. He topped the scales at 170, admitting that his blood pressure and cholesterol both went up.

He Gave Himself 30 Days to Lose 15 Pounds

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“So I decided that I'm going to take some steps in order to try to take care of my health for the next few weeks. So in this video, I'm gonna be documenting my journey on losing basically 10 to 15 pounds,” he says, giving himself a time frame of 30 days.

His Plan Starts with Exercise

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Steve’s plan was to start with exercise. “What I'm gonna do is basically every day do a lot of walking, cardio, jogging in order to sweat, burn some calories,” he says.

It Also Involves Changing His Diet

“And I'm also gonna, of course, alter my diet. That's the most important thing because it's no use for me to go out and do all of this exercising but then come home and snack on all this junk food,” he says. “Of course, I'm not gonna go the drastic route of starving myself, you know, like what some people do. That's actually not healthy at all.”

Protein with Salads or Veggies

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What will he be eating for the next few weeks while he’s trying to lose weight? “Definitely low-fat foods,” he says. He might make a big salad and some salmon but only have a third of it, then “probably the other third for dinner. And then for dinner, I can change it up by eating, for example, fish, some cucumber and some baby broccoli, which is really good. I highly recommend this.” He will also eat an apple.

No Fried Food

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“So something like this is what I would be eating every day with just some variations, but definitely staying away from all the fried stuff, all the beef, you know, high cholesterol stuff, definitely no ice cream,” he adds.

10,000 Steps Per Day

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Steve’s goal is to try to hit about 10,000 steps a day. “On a busy day, I'd probably be walking for about one hour, kind of like a walk-jog. But then, if I have one of those days where it's not that busy, who knows, I might even go for half a day, like three to four hours of walking. But remember, drink plenty of water when you're out here, especially during the summertime,” he says.

Week One He Lost 3 Pounds

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“So it's been about a week now, and it looks like I've been able to lose about three pounds in the course of six to seven days. So far off to a good start,” Steve says. “I mean, I'm already feeling it. My body feels a little lighter, and I can get into my pants without feeling so very tight.”

Week Two He Lost Two-and-Half-Pounds

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This week I was able to drop about two to two and a half pounds, and I do feel better. Everything feels good all around,” Steve says. If “you're losing weight over time, it gets more difficult and difficult to drop the same amount of weight every single week.”

He Did Cheat

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Steve admits that he “did have some cheat days here and there, but for the most part, still sticking to vegetables, fruits, and cereal, oats, you know, all that healthy stuff, and I don't overeat. That's the key. And you gotta also do a lot of exercise.”

30 Day Mark: 15 Pounds

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“Moment of truth after 30 days of hard work. Let's see what the final result is.

As many of you guys probably know, that was not an easy task to all of a sudden go onto such a strict diet exercising plan. So yes, it looks like I lost about 14 to 15 pounds in the span of 30 days, which is not easy to do, but it is doable though.”

Step 1: Diet

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He then details each step he followed. “Number one, I changed my diet plan,” he reiterates, “eating stuff with less sugar, less sodium, less carbs in it, sticking mainly to fruits and vegetables and oats and wheat. I mean, once in a while, I had my cheat day here and there to eat something heavier, but that's pretty much what I've been sticking to.”

Step 2: Hydrating

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The second step? Hydration. “ I've been drinking a lot of water, like a lot of water,” he continues. “No more of the sodas and the fruit juices, mostly water during a lot of these days.”

Step 3: Exercising

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His final step? Exercise, including “a lot of cardio, jogging, some stretches here and there,” he says.

It’s Not Easy, But Gets Easier

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Steve encourages others to stick to a diet. “It's not easy, I'll tell you that, especially in the first few days. It's gonna be very difficult, but then you kind of get used to it over time,” he says.

His Blood Pressure Decreased

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“But overall, I'm definitely feeling it. It's flatter all around my stomach area and my chest and I feel better health-wise. And I was even able to go to the local grocery store to measure my blood pressure. It actually went down by 15, I think I was at 1 35 before in terms of blood pressure. And then I think it went down to about like one 20 or one 17, which is really good.”

So Did His Body Fat

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His “body fat level has gone down a little bit as well, and I'm assuming that's also cholesterol,” he notes. “So overall, I'm feeling very healthy. So if you guys want to lose some weight and you want to lose it fast, maybe within 30 days, just letting you know that it is possible.”

The NIH Recommends Losing 1 to 2 Pounds Per Week

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Is Steve’s weight loss realistic? According to the National Institutes of Health, no. “Weight loss should be about 1 to 2 pounds per week for a period of 6 months,” they say. That would be a maximum loss of 8 pounds in 30 days.

RELATED: 15 Lazy-Girl Ways to Exercise at Home

Body Network’s Expert Weighs In

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Body Network’s Resident RDN, Tara Collingwood, MS, RDN, CSSD, LD/N, ACSM-CPT, a Board Certified Sports Dietitian and co-author of the Flat Belly Cookbook for Dummies, agrees that starving yourself thin is not a good idea. She notes that rapid weight loss usually leads to weight regain. “Starving and fasting can produce fast weight loss, but it also stresses the body and causes the metabolism to shut down, which in turn can cause rebound weight gain,” she says.

However, sustainable weight loss is possible with the right mindset and approach. "Anything hard takes some discipline, and losing weight is one of the hardest lifestyle habits to modify," says Collingwood. "I coach my clients to think about their motivations for eating to make the changes in their lifestyle that will require them to lose the weight they say they want to lose. With discomfort comes growth and results." she says. And if you enjoyed this article, take advantage of these 15 Quick Ways to Lose Body Fat Percentage in a Week.

💪🔥Body Booster: It's important to have a solid motivation for making tough choices. "When you have a strong reason for making the hard choices, it becomes easier to keep yourself on track," says Collingwood.

Losing weight and achieving your fitness goals can seem daunting, but with the right approach, it's entirely possible. Denise Hamdam, a fitness enthusiast who successfully lost 30 pounds and completed a body recomposition, shares her weight loss journey and the key strategies that helped her transform her physique in a new TikTok video. From calculating macros to following a high-protein diet and implementing an effective workout routine, Denise's experience offers valuable insights for anyone looking to embark on their own fitness journey. Let's dive into the methods she used to achieve her impressive results.


I Started by Calculating My Macros

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"The first thing I did when I realized that I wanted to change the way I look was I used a macro calculator, and for those who don't know what a macro calculator is, it's basically when you just put your weight, height, activity level and gender into this calculator and it gives you an amount of calories and protein to eat to get the body you're looking for," Denise says in the video.

I Tracked My Calories

"The next thing I did on my weight loss journey was to track calories. A lot of people might find this controversial and say that you should eat intuitively, which basically means just eating depending on what your body needs. However, as a beginner or someone who wants to ensure that they see results, I do recommend tracking calories just because it makes us very aware of the things we consume daily that may not be the best for us," Denise says in the video.

I Focused on Single-Ingredient, High-Protein Foods

"After I got the eating right and I figured out what I needed to eat every day to get the body that I wanted, I had to develop a nutritional plan. It consisted of a single ingredient: high protein and low calories. Often, what I mean by single ingredient high protein options is that I do not mean a Quest protein bar. I do not mean a Fairlife protein shake. I mean eggs, Turkey, chicken, just single ingredient things that contain a higher amount of protein with a lower calorie," she says.

I Created a Workout Plan

"Next, the very important thing I did on my weight loss journey was construct a workout plan that had me in the gym five to six days a week. A workout split consisted of cardio and abs twice a week, eggs and glues twice a week, upper body one day and a free cardio day, and then a rest day," Denise says.

I Used Progressive Overloading

"What do I mean by progressively overloading? Good question. That means when you are over time, increasing the weights on the workouts that you're doing. So, let's say I'm doing bicep curls, and I start at age 15. Let's say I'm a month in, and I'm like, oh my God, this kind of feeling a little light. Then I move to 17.5 for another month. Now, I am moving into my twenties. You're progressively getting heavier, and that causes your muscles to grow," she says.

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I Followed the 80/20 Rule

"Lastly, a big thing that helped me on my weight loss journey is following the 80/20 rule. What is the 80/20 rule? That's another really good question. The 80/20 rule is a nutritional thing, and it's basically the concept that 80% of the time, you are eating foods that are high protein, low calorie, healthy, and will help you achieve your goals, and 20% of the time, you're eating whatever … you want," Denise says in the video.

I Aimed for a Calorie Deficit with High Protein

"So in the video, it says to eat plenty of protein, but overall eat less food, and with that, it just means to be in a calorie deficit and within that deficit eating a lot of protein. The tricky part is knowing how much protein to eat every day," she says.

Here's What I Eat in a Day

"To start my day, I had my skinny iced caramel macchiato from Starbucks. When I got home later, I made a yogurt bowl and a Turkey bacon sandwich…. Later in the day, I made a Turkey wrap using the Chitter Joe's Buttermilk Ranch dressing, and it's literally my new favorite thing," Denise says in another video.

"After that, I took my creatine, and I take two tablets twice a day. Later, I had the Core Power chocolate shake. I've never had it before, but it's low-key my new favorite flavor. For dinner, I had the beef and broccoli stir fry from Trader Joe's. The sauce that came with it was kind of fattening, so I used the teriyaki sauce from PF Chang's instead. And finally, for dessert, I had some ice cream and a fiber bar. I ended my day with around 1,700 calories and 123 grams of protein," Denise says.

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Another Day of High-Protein Eating

"I was super busy today and did not have a lot of time to make breakfast, so I quickly made some protein iced coffee and topped it off with some cold foam. For the actual food, I made two eggs and some turkey sausages. For lunch, I decided to make a tuna salad sandwich. I don't know about y'all, but I do not let the texture of plain tuna by itself, so I decided to chop up some celery to make it more crunchy. It actually ended up being super good, though, and I added some light mayo as well. With that, I had a Greek yogurt bowl, some granola, and honey," Denise says.

"For a pre-workout snack. I had some of my favorite Himalaya popcorn because I've been so obsessed with this stuff to feel my workout. I had an oxy-shredded energy drink, and I've never tried this stuff before, but I literally had the best workout ever because of it. For a post-workout snack, I had a chocolate Fairlife shake. And finally, for dinner, I decided to make some protein spaghetti because I was trying to search for a protein spaghetti recipe and literally found nothing, so I made it myself. And lastly, for dessert, I had some Halo Top because I could not end the day without a sweet treat," she says. And if you enjoyed this article, take advantage of these15 Quick Ways to Lose Body Fat Percentage in a Week.

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Are you doing everything you think you should to lose weight, but the pounds aren’t falling off? Lois Hughey is a weight loss warrior and coach who lost 15 pounds and kept it off. Now, she makes it her mission to help women over 50 “simplify nutrition and fitness” and regularly offers tips for sustainable fat loss in menopause on her social media feeds. In a new post, she reveals weight loss “solutions” that are actually part of the problem. “I swear my body changed overnight in my late 40s, and trust me—I tried all the ‘solutions.’ (Hint: none of them worked.)” she writes. She also reveals a few things to do instead to help you lose weight.

You Can’t Just “Eat Less”

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First, you can’t just “eat less,” she says. “A caloric deficit is key, but if you’ve been dieting forever, eating less won’t fix your midlife metabolism. It just leads to cravings, exhaustion, and that “start over Monday” cycle. You can pull this off for a while but once you decide you are tired of feeling terrible, you go right back to eating more and regain whatever weight you lost. Keeping you stuck in a cycle of gaining and losing the same five-10 pounds over and over again,” she writes.

You Might Need to Move More, But Maybe Not

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“You might need to ‘move more’… or not,” she continues. “You cannot cardio your way to sustainable fat loss. Without strength training, too much cardio (without a balanced approach that includes strength training) will leave you under-muscled and hungry.”

You Can’t Rely on Simply Cutting Carbs

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“Cutting carbs won’t save you,” she explains. “Carbs are energy (and happiness!). No solid data says low carb helps healthy women in midlife lose fat faster.”

You Can’t Just Add More of X

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Also, “Adding more of X (protein, carbs, workouts, meals, snacks) won’t work without a strategy,” she says. “More isn’t better if you don’t understand what your body actually needs.”

What to Do Instead: Make Sure Your Body Is Metabolically Healthy

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What should you do instead? “Make sure your body is in a metabolically healthy place before you start cutting calories. This means good sleep, digestion, mood, energy and eating enough protein and overall calories before you try to lose fat,” she writes.

Walk and Lift Weights

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Next, get your steps in. “Walk a minimum of 8000 steps a day and strength train 2-3 times a week. If you love cardio, add it in on top of that (allowing for some rest, too)” she writes.

Focus on Whole, Minimally Processed Carbs

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You can eat carbs, but keep it healthy. “Keep 80% of your carbs whole, and minimally processed. Nuts, grains, seeds, veggies, and whatever fruit you want. The other 20% can be fun!” she writes.

Add Protein

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“You may need to add more protein. You may need to add in a balanced snack. But if you add (even the good stuff) and go over your caloric needs, you will still gain weight. Add wisely,” she concludes. And if you enjoyed this article, don't missthese 8 High-Protein Foods with Nearly Zero Calories That Melt Fat.

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Are you struggling with overeating? Casey Weiss is a Holistic Nutritionist who helps her clients stop “yo-yoing, feel confident with food & lighter in your mind & body,” she writes in her social media bio. In a new social media post, she reveals some of the unconventional hacks she has used to avoid overeating. “Weird things I do daily to not overeat – but they work,” she writes.

It’s Not a “Willpower” Problem

“It’s not a willpower problem,” she writes in the post. “Overeating isn’t about a lack of willpower—it’s often about the habits and mindset we bring to the table. Here are some small, unconventional things I do every day that help me feel more in tune with my body and avoid overeating.”

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I Check in with My Body Before Eating

The first thing she does is check in with her body before eating. “I pause and ask myself how hungry I really am. Am I physically hungry or just bored, stressed, or craving something else?” she writes.

I Put the Fork Down Between Bites

The next thing she does? Put the fork down between bites. “Slowing down lets me actually taste and enjoy my food, and it gives my brain time to catch up with my body’s signals,” she explains.

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I Start Meals with Veggies or Protein

She also makes sure to fuel up with healthy foods before moving on to anything else. “Start with veggies or protein,” she says. “This keeps my blood sugar steady and helps me feel full and satisfied without needing to eat as much.”

I Eat Off Smaller Plates

She also recommends choosing a smaller plate. “Plate size matters! A smaller plate makes portions look more substantial, which can trick your brain into feeling more satisfied,” she writes.

I Tell Myself I Can Have More

She also tells herself she “can always have more,” she continues. “Taking the pressure off makes it easier to eat mindfully and stop when I’m full, knowing I’m not depriving myself.”

I Don’t Base My Portion Sizes Off Others

Another thing she did? “Stop basing my portions on what other people are eating,” she says. “I listen to my body instead of trying to match someone else’s plate. Everyone’s needs are different!”

I Make Tea After Dinner

After her meal, she drinks a cup of tea. “Make tea after dinner: This gives me a moment to decide if I actually want dessert or if I’m just eating out of habit,” she says.

I Plate My Snacks

Her final habit? “Plate my snacks,” she says. “Eating directly out of the bag or container makes it easy to lose track of how much I’m eating. Plating snacks keeps things intentional.”

I Build “Small, Mindful Habits”

“It’s not about being perfect—it’s about building small, mindful habits that work for YOU. Which of these would you try?” she writes. And if you enjoyed this article, take advantage of these 15 Quick Ways to Lose Body Fat Percentage in a Week.

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We've all experienced it—waving goodbye only to notice the skin on the back of our arms continuing to wave after we've stopped. These "bat wings," as they're commonly called, are a frustration for many. "You guys know what bat wings are? It's when you're wavin, and it goes wave after you've stopped waving, it's still waving," explains Meredith Shirk, Founder of Svelte Training and NASM Certified Health & Body Specialist. The good news? Meredith has designed a simple, equipment-free workout that targets this troublesome area in just 10 minutes. "I am so excited because of an easy and effective bat wing workout. So we're gonna get rid of those bat wings," she promises. Ready to transform those bat wings into toned, defined arms? These five standing exercises might be exactly what you need.

Exercise 1: Tricep Kickbacks (30 seconds)

The workout begins with tricep kickbacks. "Chest up, shoulders back, palms up to the sky and just kicking straight back, bending over and really pressing through your heels," Meredith instructs in her post. This activates your posterior chain, including glutes, hamstrings, and calves while targeting those triceps.

"Push back and squeeze, back and squeeze. Really feel like you're getting that squeeze because that's what's gonna build the muscle," emphasizes Meredith. She reminds us to engage our core: "Pull that belly button in. Everything's core workout."

Exercise 2: Prayer Push Out (30 seconds)

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Next up is the prayer push out. "Hands together, like, oh, please for my arms. And then you're gonna push out into like almost a diamond and then push back in," says Meredith.

The effectiveness of this exercise depends entirely on tension. "Now the key is you can do this all day long and it's not gonna do anything for you. You have to press your hands together as hard as you can, press your feet into the ground as hard as you can, press your hands out, keeping tension," Meredith explains. "So if you feel like, oh, this isn't doing anything, you need to push your hands together harder here because you should feel it underneath and in that tricep."

Exercise 3: Lateral Arm Raises (30 seconds)

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For the third exercise, extend your arms out to the sides. Meredith describes these as "just like angel wings." After the lateral raises, you'll hold your arms straight out: "Now going straight out. Don't let those arms drop, 30 seconds. So it's gonna get hard now."

Meredith emphasizes full-body engagement: "Chest up, shoulders back, engaging, push through your heels, engage in those legs and pull the shoulders back. You want this to be a full body workout even though you're just moving your arms." She adds, "Pull that belly button in towards the spine. Good, keep those fingers extending out, shoulders down."

Exercise 4: Crisscross Arms (30 seconds)

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The fourth exercise involves crossing your arms in front of your body. "Crisscross applesauce. People used to say that to me. I don't even know what that means. What does crisscross applesauce even mean? But you're crisscrossing your arms," Meredith shares with a touch of humor.

As with the other exercises, proper form is crucial: "Things are pressing your hands out. So you're nice and tight in your shoulders and your triceps." She reinforces the importance of full-body engagement: "Don't forget about your legs because it all starts in the ground up. So push your feet in the ground, starting through heels, then go up through your ankles, into your calves, all the way up your hamstrings."

Exercise 5: Small Arm Circles (30 seconds)

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The final exercise consists of small, controlled arm circles. "Forward for 30 seconds. Really feel like you're just making a, the size of almost, I'd say a baseball," Meredith instructs. The key is keeping the circles small: "You're going big volleyball, then you go, whoa, exercise ball, right? That's different. It's the little ones."

With her characteristic enthusiasm, Meredith adds: "Little ones, big ones, little ones. I feel like I'm talking to Cruz. Sorry, Cruz is my two and a half year old son. I just get confused sometimes."

Complete the 10-Minute Workout

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Meredith recommends performing the entire circuit twice for optimal results. "Now, time to do it again," she says after completing the first round. Since each exercise takes 30 seconds and you'll do two complete rounds, the total workout time comes to just 10 minutes (5 exercises × 30 seconds × 2 rounds = 10 minutes).

Between each exercise, shake out your arms briefly before moving to the next movement. "If your arms aren't burning, I'll tell you what, shake them out. Those things are gonna kill your arms," Meredith warns.

Why This 10-Minute Approach Works

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The beauty of this workout lies in its simplicity, efficiency, and effectiveness. No equipment needed, just your body weight and proper form. As Meredith says, "This is how you get rid of these bat wings."

While each 30-second exercise might seem brief, the combination of all five movements performed with proper tension and form creates an effective tricep-targeting routine. The short timeframe makes it easy to fit into even the busiest schedule—just 10 minutes, three times a week can lead to noticeable improvements.

Remember, while this workout specifically targets the triceps area, Meredith emphasizes making it a full-body effort by maintaining proper posture, engaging your core, and pressing through your feet.

Final Thoughts

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At the end of the workout, Meredith encourages: "I hope you love this bat wings workout. Now, if you want more awesome arm workouts and leg workouts and butt workouts, hit up there, like, subscribe, and check out all of our awesome videos."

With consistency and proper form, this 10-minute standing workout can be an effective tool in your journey toward more toned, defined arms. The best part? You can do it right at home, with no equipment, in less time than it takes to watch a sitcom episode.