How to drop 3 lbs fast?

Just shave your face for three or four days straight, skip your meals, lose some sleep, and boom—you’ve dropped three pounds (maybe even more!).😁

Oh, that’s just lovely... Please don't go sending me stuff like that regarding my health...

Casey Palmer5 said:Oh, how lovely... Please don't even think about writing things like that to me regarding my health...

I have to agree! There are more than enough topics on this forum to blow off some steam...

I have to say, my weight loss journey is getting pretty interesting; I spent three hours walking around downtown today, then went ahead and treated myself to a massive plate of pasta, followed by a solid 2.5 miles jogging session this evening before sitting down to a slice of cheesecake and some peach compote. So, please, go ahead and tell me I'm totally normal...
If I can't even crawl out of bed tomorrow because my muscles are so sore (it’s been months since I actually ran), I am officially blaming that cheesecake!

Here’s my current physique after surviving those massive holiday feasts
but...😍
this is how I actually drop the weight before hitting the stage:

I stick to fruit—mostly pineapple and grapefruit—and I drink my coffee black. No sugar allowed.
Plus, I spend way more time singing in the shower than usual.

rustymoose54 said:Look, we aren't the only ones reading this—how do you not get that? And do you honestly believe a thirteen-year-old has a fully formed moral compass or any sense of "common sense"? Eating disorders are dangerous illnesses, and you don't need an excuse for illnesses. It doesn't matter if someone was being ironic or not; that sentence is just wrong. There are much smarter ways to mock a situation where some insecure girl thinks she'll finally see God if she drops three pounds of water weight.

After a post like this, nobody who reads it is going to take me—or penny—seriously ever again.
Honestly, I couldn't care less.
If you're that fragile, that's your problem.
Is there a Red Cross logo written on my forehead? Of course not. Am I obligated to worry about the mental or physical health of my fellow Americans? Yes, I am.
But I'm not.
If you want to throw up, you won't. If you want to shoot up a vein, you won't. What is that going to do to me?
As long as it doesn't affect me personally, everything is fine—no moral obligation is going to force censorship on me.
Something can get under my skin, sure, but as long as I'm far removed from the fallout, it stays as nothing more than words.

Maria Kelly6 said:I’ve only got two weeks until my wedding and birthday, and my stomach has just ballooned up out of nowhere. On top of that, I can’t even button my favorite shorts because I managed to pack on a few extra pounds again this past month. I really need to drop at least 5 or 6 pounds, so please, I need some advice—something fast and actually effective... any help?
🙂

That’s actually pretty simple 🙂

The hard part is sticking to it afterward... 😁

Eat fruit for breakfast, keep lunch light (skip the greasy stuff and the bread...), and you absolutely have to go to bed hungry—your stomach will look like a deflated tire 👍 in the morning, and just keep chugging water. It works, trust me!

Hmm.. 🤔, I think I could probably pull that off for maybe 4 or 5 days right now.. 🙂 But starting tomorrow, of course. 😁

restlessmarlin6 said:But starting tomorrow 😁

😂

Maria Kelly6 said:What's the fastest way to drop 3 pounds?

Maybe try washing off your makeup first ☕

Thomas Mendoza5 :
maybe try washing off the makeup first ☕

😂
nice burn... 👍

Running

Thomas Mendoza5 said:just try taking off the makeup ☕

LOL !!!!!!! What great Eugenics! 😁
😂 😂 😂

Aahhaha, 👍 👍 🙏 🙏 🙏

Thomas Mendoza5 said:just try washing off the makeup☕

Man, this is hands down the scam of the century, I swear.👍

hm... look, I'm always down for sports—any kind, really. Just being active and moving around, especially with this gorgeous weather we're having lately...
you'll feel way better and honestly, don't even sweat those extra 5 pounds..

Justin Howard58 said:Look, after this mess, nobody reading this is ever gonna take me—or Penny—seriously again...
honestly, I couldn't care less about any of it
if you're that fragile, that's on you, man
is there a red alert flashing on my screen right now? Of course not. Am I supposed to be losing sleep over the mental or physical health of my fellow Americans? Yeah, sure, if you want to be a saint
but it isn't
you wanna throw up? You won't. You wanna go OD on some drugs? You won't. What am I gonna do about it?
As long as you aren't messing with *my* life, we're good—there's zero moral obligation forcing me to censor anyone
stuff can get under my skin, sure, but as long as it stays just words on a screen, it doesn't touch me

I don't get why you took my critique so personally. Sorry, but I used to work with girls struggling with eating disorders, and whether it was intentional or not, I know this kind of "joking" or "ironic trivializing" can actually cause harm. You have every right to be indifferent to other people's struggles, and nobody here expects you to be some big empath, but you don't have the right to be harmful.

rustymoose54 said:I honestly don't get why you're taking my critique so personally. Look, sorry—I used to work with girls struggling with eating disorders, and whether it was intentional or not, I know this kind of "ironic trivialization" can actually be harmful. You’re entitled to be indifferent to other people's struggles—nobody here is demanding you show some empathy—but you don't have the right to be destructive.

I'm a woman, too.
And I don't think I'm being "destructive"—if anything, I'll keep giving you feedback, so good for you—but your criticism missed the mark entirely. 👋

Maria Kelly6 said:Honestly, my weight loss journey is looking pretty hilarious right now; I spent three hours wandering around downtown today, followed by a massive plate of pasta, and then just crushed a long workout late last night. 2.5 miles So I went out for a little jog and then immediately sat my butt down to demolish some cream pie and peach cobbler, so please don't go telling me I'm anything but totally normal...
If I can't even crawl out of bed tomorrow because my muscles are absolutely wrecked—since, you know, I haven't run a single mile in months—I am totally blaming Creamy!

Look, honey, you might end up with some killer legs from that workout, but don't expect your stomach to suddenly flatten out overnight. 🙄

People totally fall for this myth that you can just go wild on the food after hitting the gym, but honestly, you'd probably see way better results if you just focused on working those abs for once.

Jogging is what actually burns the calories, while crunches just help tone the muscles underneath without really touching the fat layer 😉

Maria Kelly6, you're better off just hitting the pavement and running by yourself 👍

Jack of all trades said:look, I'm a woman
and honestly? I don't think I'm being toxic here—I'm gonna keep doing exactly what I'm doing, so good for you... but your little critique totally missed the mark. 👋

my bad, didn't realize you were a lady.

as for the rest of it? yeah, that sounds like a "you" problem. 👋

Says:
jogging is what really burns the belly fat, while sit-ups just help tone the muscles underneath without actually hitting the fat layer😉

I’ve gotta disagree there, honestly, 'cause I know plenty of runners out there who still carry a little extra around the middle🙄
and as for whether sit-ups burn fat or not, I feel like it all really just comes down to how you're doing them and how much effort you're putting in

Jeremy Cox44 said:I’d have to disagree there. I personally know plenty of joggers who still carry a bit of a gut around.🙄
As for the idea that sit-ups don't burn fat... well, that really just comes down to how you approach your workouts and what kind of intensity you're bringing to the table.

From my own experience, running definitely helps shed the weight. 😉

But again, it’s one of those things where everyone is different—metabolisms aren't one-size-fits-all. That said, any doctor you talk to in the States will tell you that jogging is great for losing pounds. Sit-ups? Those are mostly just going to build muscle.

👋