Can You Lose 10 Pounds In A Month?

I was just asked a similar question today and it was 'weighing' on my mind.  I was thinking, can this be done safely?  Can you lose this much that quickly and still create strength and endurance?  I figure, with bumping up your exercise program, cutting your caloric intake a bit, eating lean protien, watching out for sugar and don't over do the carbs, you possibly could.  Even if you didn't reach the goal of 10 pounds, you could lose 7 or 8...  which is great, too!!! 

• My suggestion is to do a high cardio class, such as Indoor or Outdoor Cycling 3 times a week, minimum, and do weight bearing exercises or classes 3 times a week.  There are tons of videos out there now for you to choose from to do at home, like P90X and Insanity, or you can go to your gym.  You can track your calories out...  here are some totals from exercises that you may be interested in seeing:    http://stayfitwithjudi.blogspot.com/2011/01/are-you-burning-as-many-calories-as-you.html

• You also will need to cut your caloric intake.  A good thing to do, but it is a hassle, is to write down EVERYTHING you eat.  EVEN SNACKING!  This helps you SEE how much you are eating and it will also help you with future meal planning.  Try to stay away from processed sugars, too many carbs, refined carbs, and, I think, it is good to stay away from restaurants.  You can control everything that goes into your mouth if you only cook from home.  Eat lots of veggies... make a big salad... steam some broccoli!  
• Look at these previous blog posts of mine... one is about how great homemade vegetable soup can be: http://stayfitwithjudi.blogspot.com/2011/01/what-is-so-great-about-veggie-soup.html 
• Here is a blog post that I did that gives ideas for healthy snacking:http://stayfitwithjudi.blogspot.com/2011/03/snacking-its-okay-just-make-it-healthy.html
•  Drink lots and lots of water.  Flush out your system!  
• Don't skip meals!!!   Here is a post I wrote about how important breakfast is:  http://stayfitwithjudi.blogspot.com/2011/01/do-you-eat-breakfast-plus-great.html 

Here is a good answer to the "Can I Lose 10 lbs. in a Month" question: 
http://www.ehow.com/how_4469512_lose-pounds-month.html

So, for anyone who is just interested in losing a few pounds or many, these are all good tips.  The main thing is not expect weight loss over night.  There are no quick fixes...  we can just do our best everyday!  Each day, focus on your health, your longevity, your life, not your appearance.  A beautiful you is a healthy, strong, whole you!!!!