Lose 15 Pounds in 4 Weeks: Your Ultimate Holiday Weight Loss Plan

The holidays always seem to be right around the corner. Often that means we are either trying to slim down for the annual gatherings with family and friends or shed excess pounds we’ve put on through indulging in once-a-year treats. But, with a little willpower, a few good recipes, and a plan you can jump-start and maintain weight loss before, during, and especially after the holiday season.

How to Jump-Start Weight Loss During (or After) the Holidays

1. Commit to Being Active Every Day

The two most powerful components of any weight loss routine are activity and portion or calorie control. During the holidays, portion and calorie control become ever more difficult. That’s why focusing on physical activity can be so effective.

Commit to being physically active for at least 60 minutes a day.

2. Fast Twice a Week or Go Low Carb

Fasting for at least 12 hours twice per week is an easy way to cut calories and 12 hours isn’t really as long as it sounds. Stop eating after an early dinner, sleep overnight, then either skip breakfast or have something really light to get you through until lunch and you’re done!

Want a more effective fast? The Hollywood 48-Hour Miracle Diet® can help you curb cravings and eliminate hunger pangs so you can go a full 48 hours without food.

Don’t feel you can fast twice a week? Cut your carbohydrate intake by at least half. By stripping the carbs out of your diet, you eliminate that excess energy and your body burns the fuel you have on-hand more efficiently.

3. Don’t Overload Your Digestive System

It’s hard not to binge during the holidays with all the delicious food on offer. But eating too much in one sitting can quickly overwhelm your digestive system and lead to weight gain.

Instead, choose smaller meals and snacks throughout the day—even if that means eating more often. You get more enjoyment out of your food this way because your taste buds won’t be overstimulated.

4. Have Healthy Options Ready to Go

Our busy lives don’t leave a lot of time for traditional meals. We’re on the go constantly. That’s why a little planning is essential to losing weight before, during, or after the holidays.

Make meals the night, day, or even week before and portion them out for refrigeration and freezing. Then all you do is heat and eat! No time for that? The 48-Hour Miracle Diet® is a juice-based fasting aid formulated with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to help you burn calories and lose pounds faster.

How Can I Lose 15 Pounds in 4 Weeks?

Below you’ll find an example of a diet plan that will help you lose 15 pounds in just four weeks!

Keep in mind, this plan is a basic guideline and may not work for everyone. If you have dietary concerns or existing health conditions, always speak with your personal physician before starting a new dietary plan.

For 5 Days of Each Week:

Breakfast:  Choose One of the Following

• Avocado Toast
• Green Smoothie
• Protein Pancakes
• Hollywood Cookie Diet® Cookie

Lunch:  Choose One of the Following

• Vegetable Lettuce Wraps
• Quinoa and avocado salad
• Kale salad
• Hollywood Cookie Diet® Cookie

Dinner:  Choose One of the Following

• Agave and lime salmon
• Vegetarian Grain Bowl
• Pan Seared Halibut with Mango Salsa
• Grilled Salmon Kebabs
• Spiralized Zucchini Linguini with Grilled Shrimp

Desserts:  Reward yourself for your hard work or when you are craving something sweet …

• Chocolate Protein Hearts
• Vegan Raspberry Cupcakes

Snacks? Sure!

You could stock up on nuts, leafy greens, apples and berries. They’re super healthy and will also align well with your weight loss plans.

2 Days per Week

Fast. It’s really not as hard as it sounds, especially with a little help from the Hollywood 48-hour Miracle Diet®. This great-tasting drink helps you dramatically cut your calories while decreasing hunger and maintaining hydration together with effective nutrition. In this step alone you can lose up to 10 pounds in just 2 days!

Other Excellent Advice for Losing Weight Fast

• Drink water. Lots of it! How much? Multiply your weight by 67% (.67) to determine how many ounces of water to drink daily. But don’t forget to adjust upward based on exercise. Add 12 ounces for every 30 minutes of exercise
• Listen to your body. If you feel you need a day off, take it. Weight loss is a journey, not a race.
• Move as much as possible. Small steps count!
• If you have more than a few days to reach your personal goal, try integrating The Hollywood 48-Hour Miracle Diet® with a restricted-calorie diet. Decrease your daily caloric intake to 600 (for men) or 500 (for women).