I’ve lost 7lbs in one week with no crash diets or starving myself, here’s my top tips to do it quickly
A WOMAN on a mission to lose weight has claimed she lost 7lbs in a week using her top tips.
Lauren Saddington, from the UK, shared her ten top tips in a recent video after she shed 7lbs in a matter of days.
Taking to TikTok, she said: “So I’ve lost seven pounds in one week and I haven’t crash dieted and I’ve not, not eaten.”
Lauren, who just celebrated her birthday, was drinking lots of alcohol and eating whatever she fancied, as we all do.
But she managed to get her weight down from 12st7lbs to 12st in just a week.
She continued: “I’m gonna give you my top tips on how to healthily lose weight and hopefully it helps some people, especially cause we wanna feel good for summer.
“I’m not saying anyone needs to lose weight, I’m not saying my advice is gospel, but if it helps anyone like it helps me, then that’s amazing.”
Lauren’s first tip is to do your research on what foods are good for your body and gut, rather than focusing on diets to lose weight.
“The more knowledge you’ve got about food, the more you know what you putting inside you,” she revealed.
Next, Lauren revealed it was super important to drink one to three litres of water a day instead of downing fizzy drinks.
For portion control, Lauren recommended having your chicken and carbs, but doubling your portion of vegetables so you’re ‘full on the good stuff.’
And if exercise really isn’t your thing, the young woman suggests getting your 10,000 steps in a day, noting you will see a difference in weight loss if you do.
Her fifth tip is a personal favourite that helps curb her cravings.
Lauren said: “Tip No. 5, which is my personal favourite, is find what your downfall is, which mine is chocolate.
“I’m obsessed with chocolate, especially on my period, and find an alternative.
“So for me, the Grenade Oreo bars are amazing and they’re really rich and sickly, so I need that to stop me eating too much chocolate.”
She also recommended following inspiring people who are all about healthy food, rather than diet culture.
Next, she recommended staying away from processed food like super noodles as they have lots of extra salt and sugar.
Lauren also revealed it was always a good idea to have a goal weight to keep you on track.
Another tip was to never let yourself be hungry so that you can avoid over-eating.
She explained: “So I usually eat before I’m hungry.
“I know that sounds really weird, but then I’m just full all day, and I’m not thinking that I’m just craving all this food.”
Lastly, she revealed it was important to make it a lifestyle choice instead of thinking of it as a crash diet.
The video posted to her account @laurensaddingtonx has since gone viral with over 466k views and over 25k likes.
One person wrote: “You’re amazing congratulations on your weight loss.”
Another commented: “Best advice I have ever heard, you are so relatable in the downfalls for us all. So pleased I found you. Hope I can keep on track.”
“Well done lovely, you look glowing,” penned a third.
Meanwhile a fourth said: “Love this!”
“Thank you for this,” claimed a fifth.
Someone else added: “Finally. a realistic and respectful alternative to negative diet culture! love this.”
NHS DIET GUIDELINES
You may want to try and lose weight quickly, but it’s important to fuel your body with enough energy throughout the day aswell.
The NHS states: you should…
- Get active for 150 minutes a week – you can break this up into shorter sessions
- Aim to get your 5 A Day – 80g of fresh, canned or frozen fruit or vegetables count as 1 portion
- Aim to lose 1 to 2lbs, or 0.5 to 1kg, a week
- Read food labels – products with more green colour coding than amber and red are often a healthier option
- Swap sugary drinks for water – if you do not like the taste, add slices of lemon or lime for flavour
- Cut down on food that’s high in sugar and fat – start by swapping sugary cereal for wholegrain alternatives
- Share your weight loss plan with someone you trust – they can help motivate you when you have a bad day
You shouldn’t…
- Do not lose weight suddenly with diets
- Do not stock unhealthy food – popcorn, fruit and rice cakes can be healthier alternatives
- Do not skip meals – you might end up snacking more because you feel hungry
- Do not finish your plate if you’re full – you can save leftover food for the next day
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