Cross Training Questions - is it possible to lose 8lbs in 5 weeks?

is it possible to lose 8lbs in 5 weeks?

am going on holiday in 6 weeks times, and i really want to lose extra pounds. i have many clothes that dont fit me well anymore. and would like to fit back in. i have cross trainer, rowing machine, bike, and stepper at home. i was thinking to burn 400 cal (burn 100 cal per each machine) i want to do this 3 or 4 times a week. would it be possible to reach my goal? also is morning exercise better that evening? my food intake is mainly curry - because am indian, its the only thing my mum cooks for the family. and its a must we all have to sit together and eat. so i cant lie saying i eaten, when mum knows i havnt also mums cooking is so nice, i end up eating more than i should she makes healthy currys too such as lentil curry, spinach etc

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Don't eat bread or potatoes or pasta and of course no sugar.
It's very possible to lose 8 pounds in 5 weeks. Just make sure you're doing cardio, and not over eating.
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try too lose on average 1-2 Ibs per week yeah im sure you can do it just eat healthy.
Yes,it should be possible to lose that amount in that time.Try to eat lots of fruit & veg,even if they are mixed into your currys,dry curries would be better than ones made with coconut milk in as this is very high in saturated fats.The exercise regime sounds good,just remember to warm up before you go for the 'burn'!Or else you will be aching & not want to carry on.Good luck! Do morning & evening exercise or else your'll be too tired through the day.
ive heard of people losing over 30 lbs in 8 weeks. depends how hard you work
yes it is possible, but dont eat nothing with glutamate or aspartame ( i dont know if you mom put glutamate in food) because this product increase you appetite. Good luck
of course thats possible, u can lose way more than that in 5 weeks! i'm currently on a calorie restricted diet of under 500 calories a day, and im losing 1-2lbs per day! its what u eat that matters more than anything. some people are contrary and say it is exercise, but speaking from personal experience its what u eat that makes the biggest difference. if i eat 1500 calories and exercise i dont lose any weight, whereas if i eat 500-1000 calories or less and dont exercise, the weight drops off! good luck
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You should be able to do this fairly easily. Keep up the exercise and enjoy your curries but eat a little less rice and cut out any oily breads or fried stuff (samosas, patties etc.) I think it's better to exercise in the morning but only if it suts you. Good luck and have a fab holiday x
im going to weight watchers and i have lost 9 pounds in 4weeks so id say yes you can do it