How can I lose 3 pounds a week?

How can I lose 3 pounds per week?

• Hi, I am 5'10 and weigh 203 lbs. My goal weight is 160lbs. I need some tips and advice on how I can lose 3 pounds a week. I want to lose the weight naturally (without pills, ...show more

• Answer:

  To lose 3 lbs a week you'll need a deficit of 10,500 calories a week (1 pound = 3,500 calories, so 3 pounds = 10,500 calories). Two pounds week is recommended. Three is going to be tough, but still do-able. Basically you have to slash 500+ calories from your diet each day and exercise like a madwoman (well over an hour each day). The easiest "diet" is Clean Eating. No special foods. No perfection needed. Check out Tosca Reno's story below.