{"id":10229,"date":"2023-11-07T19:48:56","date_gmt":"2023-11-07T19:48:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=10229"},"modified":"2025-05-15T20:54:24","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T20:54:24","slug":"7-day-diet-plan-to-lose-10-pounds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-diet-plan-to-lose-10-pounds\/","title":{"rendered":"7-Day Diet Plan To Lose 10 Pounds &#8211; Is It Possible?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-diet-plan-to-lose-10-pounds\/#How_to_Lose_10_Pounds_in_a_Week\" >How to Lose 10 Pounds in a Week?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-diet-plan-to-lose-10-pounds\/#How_Much_Weight_Can_You_Safely_Lose_in_a_Week\" >How Much Weight Can You Safely Lose in a Week?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-diet-plan-to-lose-10-pounds\/#How_Can_I_Lose_10_Pounds_Fast\" >How Can I Lose 10 Pounds Fast?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-diet-plan-to-lose-10-pounds\/#Simple_And_Fast_Ways_to_Lose_Weight\" >Simple And Fast Ways to Lose Weight<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-diet-plan-to-lose-10-pounds\/#What_Can_I_Eat_Every_Day_to_Lose_10_Pounds\" >What Can I Eat Every Day to Lose 10 Pounds?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-diet-plan-to-lose-10-pounds\/#Your_sleep_schedule\" >Your sleep schedule\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-diet-plan-to-lose-10-pounds\/#Exercise_more\" >Exercise more\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-diet-plan-to-lose-10-pounds\/#Reduce_stress\" >Reduce stress\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-diet-plan-to-lose-10-pounds\/#Drink_more_water\" >Drink more water\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-diet-plan-to-lose-10-pounds\/#Increase_your_fiber_and_protein_intake\" >Increase your fiber and protein intake\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-diet-plan-to-lose-10-pounds\/#Sample_7-Day_Diet_Plan_for_Weight_Loss\" >Sample 7-Day Diet Plan for Weight Loss<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-diet-plan-to-lose-10-pounds\/#Monday\" >Monday<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-diet-plan-to-lose-10-pounds\/#Tuesday\" >Tuesday<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-diet-plan-to-lose-10-pounds\/#Wednesday\" >Wednesday<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-diet-plan-to-lose-10-pounds\/#Thursday\" >Thursday<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-diet-plan-to-lose-10-pounds\/#Friday\" >Friday<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-diet-plan-to-lose-10-pounds\/#Saturday\" >Saturday<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-diet-plan-to-lose-10-pounds\/#Sunday\" >Sunday<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-diet-plan-to-lose-10-pounds\/#How_to_Make_a_7-Day_Diet_Plan_to_Lose_10_Pounds\" >How to Make a 7-Day Diet Plan to Lose 10 Pounds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-diet-plan-to-lose-10-pounds\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-diet-plan-to-lose-10-pounds\/#How_Can_You_Lose_a_Pound_a_Day\" >How Can You Lose a Pound a Day?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-diet-plan-to-lose-10-pounds\/#How_Much_Weight_Can_You_Realistically_Lose_In_7_Days\" >How Much Weight Can You Realistically Lose In 7 Days?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-diet-plan-to-lose-10-pounds\/#How_Can_I_Lose_Weight_Fast\" >How Can I Lose Weight Fast?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-diet-plan-to-lose-10-pounds\/#7-Day_Diet_Plan_To_Lose_10_Pounds_The_Bottom_Line\" >7-Day Diet Plan To Lose 10 Pounds: The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the holidays approaching,\u00a0 people want to look their best for any planned parties, trips, or vacations. Some are looking for a 7-day diet plan to lose 10 pounds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=7-Day_Diet_Plan_To_Lose_10_Pounds\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Meal-Plan.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all know that healthy weight loss takes time, but with time against us, is there a shortcut for this? Is it time to consider popular <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/30-day-fast-weight-loss\/\">fast weight loss<\/a> diets that promise quick results in a week or less?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can a 7-day diet meal plan to lose 10 pounds be the answer to all your problems? Read on to learn more about the 7-day diet plan for weight loss. You\u2019ll find out if it actually works or if it\u2019s just another fad, we\u2019ll share some ideas for healthy meals for weight loss, and much more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Lose_10_Pounds_in_a_Week\"><\/span>How to Lose 10 Pounds in a Week?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can You Really Lose 10 Pounds in a Week?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, you cannot.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contrary to what many extreme weight loss methods and diets, such as the 7-day diet to lose 10 pounds, say or promise, it is impossible to lose 10 pounds in a week.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight loss, specifically through dietary changes, comes from a calorie deficit &#8211; this is where you eat fewer calories than your body needs in a day. Ordinarily, to lose weight, you need to cut approximately 500 to 1,000 calories a day from your typical diet, equating to 3,500 to 7,000 fewer calories per week. As a pound of fat is equivalent to 3,500 calories, such a deficit will most likely help you cut your weight by 1 to 2 pounds a week (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/weight-loss\/in-depth\/calories\/art-20048065\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shape.com\/weight-loss\/management\/how-much-weight-can-you-lose-month\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A point to remember is that a calorie deficit does not mean you should starve yourself. Even while on a deficit, adult women should not consume fewer than 1,200 calories a day and adult men should not consume fewer than 1,500 calories a day(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/staying-healthy\/calorie-counting-made-easy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lean and toned up body isn\u2019t just a far-fetched fantasy. Check out the BetterMe app and watch it <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=7_day_diet_plan_to_lose_10_pounds\">propel your weight loss journey <\/a> into high gear!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Weight_Can_You_Safely_Lose_in_a_Week\"><\/span><b>How Much Weight Can You Safely Lose in a Week?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safe weight loss typically involves losing approximately 1 to 2 pounds a week.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), not only is this safe, it is also healthy. This kind of weight loss at a steady and gradual speed has a greater chance of success as people are more likely to be able to keep the weight off in the long term (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthyweight\/losing_weight\/index.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, you can see that looking for a 7-day diet plan to lose 10 pounds will lead to unhealthy weight loss. On the off chance that you lose 10 pounds in just 1 week, once you stop eating the way the diet dictates, all the weight you lost will come back almost straight away.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to keep the weight off in the long term, you must be willing to practice patience and forgo quick fixes, opting instead for a healthy diet plan to lose weight.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Can_I_Lose_10_Pounds_Fast\"><\/span><b>How Can I Lose 10 Pounds Fast?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may not be able to lose 10 pounds in just 7 days, but with patience, the right diet, and healthy practices, you can achieve this goal over a couple of weeks. Here are some changes you can make to your diet and life that will speed up this process:<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Simple_And_Fast_Ways_to_Lose_Weight\"><\/span><b>Simple And Fast Ways to Lose Weight<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>1. Go on a calorie deficit<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; A calorie deficit is created when you establish a negative energy balance, which can be through burning more calories (energy) than you consume through food. . Without enough food to burn for fuel, your body turns to the extra fat that is stored in your body and uses it as an energy source, leading to weight loss (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellfit.com\/what-is-a-calorie-deficit-3495538\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>2. Start working out<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Exercise is tremendous for losing weight. When you work out, your metabolism increases, which then boosts the number of calories that you burn in a day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working out also increases your lean muscle mass &#8211; the more muscle mass you have the more calories you will burn during the day. Remember that even when you are at rest, 10 pounds of muscle burns 50 calories while the same amount of fat burns just 20 calories a day (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/obesity\/features\/8-ways-to-burn-calories-and-fight-fat#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your workouts could also include cardio exercises such as skipping rope, swimming, running, walking, cycling, and weight lifting\/strength training. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=7_day_diet_plan_to_lose_10_pounds\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-56749 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/8-1024x576.png\" alt=\"How to lose 10 pounds in a week\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/8.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/8-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/8.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/8-1636x920.png 1636w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=7_day_diet_plan_to_lose_10_pounds\">\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>3. Try intermittent fasting<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Intermittent fasting is an eating plan that cycles between fasting hours and feeding windows.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The reason intermittent fasting works for weight loss is that it helps you eat fewer calories. As the feeding windows are limited hours, this limits the amount of time you have to eat, which creates a calorie deficit on a regular basis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>4. Eat more healthy fats<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; These come from foods such as nuts, olive oil, avocados, fatty fish, whole eggs, and chia seeds. Healthy fats help keep you feeling fuller for longer and can even play a role in weight management (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/10-super-healthy-high-fat-foods\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>5. Eat more protein<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; A higher consumption of protein in your diet can support weight loss as it boosts your metabolism through digestion, increases calorie burning, and can keep you feeling fuller for longer, potentially reducing your appetite, and leading to fewer calories consumed.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthy protein sources include lean meat such as beef, chicken, pork, and lamb, plant-based sources such as beans, lentils, soybeans, and edamame, oily fish such as salmon, trout, and tuna, and eggs. However, it&#8217;s recommended to choose lean cuts of meat to minimize intake of saturated fats.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>6. <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-eat-more-vegetables\/\">Eat more vegetables<\/a><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; They are low in calories and carbs, which makes them perfect for anyone who is trying to lose weight. Unlike other foods, you can eat larger volumes of vegetables without going over your calorie limit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vegetables you should include in your grocery list are leafy greens such as romaine lettuce, spinach, kale, collard greens, cabbages, and bok choy and other colorful vegetables such as cauliflower, broccoli, tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, zucchini, asparagus, mushrooms, and green beans.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>7. Eat more whole grains<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Whole grains are full of fiber, which helps keep you feeling fuller and stops you eating too much. Examples of whole grains include bulgur, oatmeal, brown and wild rice, quinoa, and whole-wheat bread and pasta.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>8. Cut down on sugar and refined carbs<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; They add empty calories to your diet, which can be detrimental to your weight loss plans.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><strong>Read more: <\/strong><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/dirty-fasting\/\"><i>6 Dirty Fasting Mistakes You&#8217;re Making That May Get In The Way of Weight Loss<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Can_I_Eat_Every_Day_to_Lose_10_Pounds\"><\/span><b>What Can I Eat Every Day to Lose 10 Pounds?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the above list, it can be seen that a diet that is rich in protein, healthy fats, an array of vegetables, and whole grains is the best way to help you lose 10 pounds or more, depending on your weight loss goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, while a healthy <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calorie-deficit-diet-plan\/\">calorie deficit diet plan<\/a> to lose weight is essential for success, it is not the only thing that matters. Other factors that influence sustainable and safe weight loss include (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.womenshealthmag.com\/weight-loss\/a45415111\/how-to-lose-10-pounds-in-a-month\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_sleep_schedule\"><\/span><b>Your sleep schedule\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of sleep may increase your appetite, making you eat, snack, or \u2018graze\u2019 more, which negatively impacts a calorie deficit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insufficient sleep can also lead to metabolic dysregulation, which has been found to be linked to an increased risk of health issues (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/physical-health\/weight-loss-and-sleep\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exercise_more\"><\/span><b>Exercise more\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working out means different things to different people. To some, it simply means taking a 30-minute walk 5 to 7 days a week. To others, it means running, lifting weights, hiking, HIIT, or dancing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whatever it means to you, make sure you set aside a minimum of 30 minutes every day for exercise. As was mentioned above, working out increases metabolism, which leads to more calorie burning and ultimately weight loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reduce_stress\"><\/span><b>Reduce stress\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being stressed is bad for your mental health and your physical health. When you are stressed, the body releases the hormones adrenaline and cortisol into your system. Elevated levels of Cortisol can increase your cravings for calorie-dense, nutritionally poor foods, and impact your metabolism.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A high-calorie, nutritionally poor diet can lead to weight gain and a slower metabolism means less calorie burning and more stored fat. In a study published in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biological Psychiatry<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> journal, researchers found women with higher stress levels burned 104 fewer calories in the six hours following a meal than women who weren\u2019t stressed (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4289126\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drink_more_water\"><\/span><b>Drink more water\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not only does a higher water intake ensure you are not dehydrated, it can also help you consume fewer calories throughout the day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drinking water also temporarily increases your energy expenditure, which means you can burn more calories in a day. Cold or room temperature water is said to work best for this (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24684853\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3809630\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Increase_your_fiber_and_protein_intake\"><\/span><b>Increase your fiber and protein intake\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protein increases satiety and boosts metabolism, while fiber takes a long time to digest and also increases satiety, which helps you stick to a calorie deficit and leads to fat and weight loss (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6768815\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0002916523236643\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=7_day_diet_plan_to_lose_10_pounds\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-56746 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/4-4-1024x576.png\" alt=\"how to lose 10 pounds in a week diet plan\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/4-4.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/4-4-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/4-4.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/4-4-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/4-4.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sample_7-Day_Diet_Plan_for_Weight_Loss\"><\/span><b>Sample 7-Day Diet Plan for Weight Loss<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please note that this is not a meal plan to help you lose 10 pounds in a week. As previously stated, this cannot work. Instead, this is a sample 7-day diet meal plan to lose 10 pounds over a period of time such as a month and a half to two months. You can also use this as a template to show you what foods you should add to a 21-day diet plan to lose 10 pounds.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Monday\"><\/span><b>Monday<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Meal 1 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Eggs and toast<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/2 cup egg whites, 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil, 5 cherry tomatoes, 1 slice whole-wheat toast, 1\/2 cup raspberries, 1 cup skim milk<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 333. Fats: 7 g, Proteins: 27 g, Carbs: 43 g.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Meal 2 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Yogurt and fruit<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup low-fat Greek yogurt and 1\/2 cup strawberry halves<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 74. Fats: 0 g, Proteins: 9 g, Carbs: 10 g.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Meal 3 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Buddha bowl<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3\/4 cup cooked bulgur, 113 g grilled chicken, 1 tbsp vegan cheese, 2 tbsp chopped onion, 1\/4 cup sliced zucchini, 1\/2 cup chopped bell pepper, 1 tbsp cilantro, 2 tbsp tahini<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 519. Fats: 27 g, Proteins: 37 g, Carbs: 38 g.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Meal 4 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Dinner<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">133 g grilled salmon, 1 cup wild rice, 1 tbsp almonds, 2 cups baby spinach, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 1\/2 cup cubed cantaloupe<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 503. Fats: 15 g, Proteins: 39 g, Carbs: 50 g.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Total Intake for the Day: <\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 1,366. Fats: 49 g, Proteins: 98 g, Carbs: 140 g.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tuesday\"><\/span><b>Tuesday<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Meal 1 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Breakfast<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3\/4 cup bran flakes, 1 medium-sized banana, 14 g raisins, 1 cup unsweetened almond milk<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 289. Fats: 3 g, Proteins: 6 g, Carbs: 63 g.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Meal 2 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Sandwich and fruit<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 whole-wheat pita, 85 g turkey breast, 1\/2 large bell pepper, 1 tbsp reduced fat mayonnaise, 1 tsp mustard, 3 lettuce leaves, 2 medium-sized kiwis<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 413. Fats: 8 g, Proteins: 30 g, Carbs: 59 g.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Meal 3 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Sweet potato miso tempeh (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kellyjonesnutrition.com\/sheet-pan-miso-ginger-tempeh\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tbsp miso paste, 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce,\u00a0 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp raw honey, 2 tsp ground ginger, 1 1\/4 tsp granulated garlic, 1\/4 tsp cayenne powder, 2 packages of tempeh, 1\/2 kg sweet potatoes, 453 g green beans<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This recipe makes 4 servings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories for one serving: 413. Fats: 8 g, Proteins: 30 g, Carbs: 59 g.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Meal 4 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Fruit bowl<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup watermelon, 2 passion fruits, 1 medium-sized banana<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 185. Fats: 1 g, Proteins: 3 g, Carbs: 47 g.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Total Intake for the Day: <\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 1,317. Fats: 26 g, Proteins: 67 g, Carbs: 223 g.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wednesday\"><\/span><b>Wednesday<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Meal 1 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Protein oatmeal<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup unsweetened almond milk, 1\/2 cup rolled oats, 1 scoop protein powder, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp cacao powder<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 414. Fats: 9 g, Proteins: 32 g, Carbs: 54 g.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Meal 2 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Paleo cobb salad (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/whatgreatgrandmaate.com\/whole30-cobb-salad-paleo-keto\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>For the salad <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; 1 1\/2 eggs, 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce, 1 cup cooked chicken, 1\/2 cup cherry tomatoes halves, 1\/2 avocado, 1 1\/2 stalks of green onions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>For the dressing <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; 1\/8 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1\/2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1\/8 tsp sea salt, 1\/16 tsp ground black pepper, 1\/2 garlic clove<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This recipe makes 2 servings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 512. Fats: 42 g, Proteins: 27 g, Carbs: 8 g.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Meal 3 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Nourish bowl<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/2 cup cooked quinoa, 1\/2 cup butternut squash, 1 tsp olive oil, 1\/2 medium-sized avocado, 2 tbsp cilantro, 1 cup kale, 85 g grilled chicken<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 457. Fats: 20 g, Proteins: 26 g, Carbs: 53 g<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Total Intake for the Day<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Calories: 1,383. Fats: 71 g, Proteins: 85 g, Carbs: 115 g<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><strong>Looking for a way to <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=7_day_diet_plan_to_lose_10_pounds\">break the vicious cycle of weight loss <\/a> and tone up all the jiggly parts? Watch the extra pounds fly off and your muscles firm up with the BetterMe app!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thursday\"><\/span><b>Thursday<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Meal 1 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Breakfast<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3\/4 rolled oats, 1\/2 cup skim milk,1 scoop protein powder, 1 cup blueberries, 1 tbs natural peanut butter<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 559. Fats: 12 g, Proteins: 43 g, Carbs: 67 g<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Meal 2 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Chicken tahini and cucumber salad<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>For the chicken <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; 1\/4 cup tahini, 3 tbsp parsley, 3 tbsp olive oil, 3 tbsp water, 1 tbsp rosemary, 2 tbsp lemon rind, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1\/2 tsp red pepper, 1 garlic clove, 1 small onion, 680 g skinless, boneless chicken thighs, 1\/2 tsp salt<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>For the salad <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; 1 cup cucumber, 1 cup chopped tomatoes, 1 cup parsley, 1\/4 cup chopped mint, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp olive oil, 1\/4 tsp salt, 2 cups brown rice<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This recipe makes 4 servings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 448. Fats: 18.6 g, Proteins: 39 g, Carbs: 31 g<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Meal 3 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Salsa-simmered fish (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thekitchn.com\/recipe-salsa-simmered-fish-252218\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tbsp olive oil, 4 3\/4-inch thick skinless cod filets, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1\/4 tsp kosher salt, 1\/4 tsp ground black pepper, 2 minced garlic cloves, 16 oz tomato salsa, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, 2 tbsp oregano leaves<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This recipe makes 4 servings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories for one serving: 226. Fats: 8.3 g, Proteins: 31.4 g, Carbs: 5.8 g.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Total Intake for the Day<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Calories: 1,233. Fats: 38.9 g, Proteins: 113.4 g, Carbs: 103.8 g<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Friday\"><\/span><b>Friday<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Meal 1 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Breakfast<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 egg whites, 1 large egg, 2 tbsp diced mushrooms, 2 tbsp onions, 2 tbsp refried beans, 2 tbsp mango salsa<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 329. Fats: 6 g, Proteins: 23 g, Carbs: 18 g<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Meal 2 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Snack<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt, 1 tbsp walnuts, 1 small apple<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 147. Fats: 5 g, Proteins: 4 g, Carbs: 24 g<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Meal 3 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Fruit and salad<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tsp olive oil, 2 tbsp low-fat cheddar cheese, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 can diced mushrooms, 2 cups romaine lettuce, 1 cup chopped kale, 113 g grilled chicken, 1 medium-sized orange, 1 cup skim milk<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 400. Fats: 11 g, Proteins: 43 g, Carbs: 38 g<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Meal 4 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Grilled chicken with nectarine salsa<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 kg skinless and boneless chicken breast, 2 tbsp coconut sugar, 1 tbsp chili powder, 3 garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1\/2 tsp ground pepper, 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lime juice<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>For the salsa <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; 2 cups diced nectarine, 1\/2 cup diced red pepper, 1\/4 cup minced onion, 2 tbsp cilantro, 1 small pepper, 1 tsp salt, 2 tbsp salt, 1 avocado<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 351. Fats: 12.8 g, Proteins: 37.2 g, Carbs: 23.2 g<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Total Intake for the Day: <\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 1,227. Fats: 34.8 g, Proteins: 107.2 g, Carbs: 103.2 g<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=7_day_diet_plan_to_lose_10_pounds\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-56589 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/postpartum-workout-plan-1024x576.png\" alt=\"how to lose 10 pounds in a week with exercise\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/postpartum-workout-plan.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/postpartum-workout-plan-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/postpartum-workout-plan.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/postpartum-workout-plan-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/postpartum-workout-plan.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=7_day_diet_plan_to_lose_10_pounds\">\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Saturday\"><\/span><b>Saturday<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Meal 1 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Egg and avocado toast<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 slices protein bread, 1\/2 medium-sized avocado, 1 large scrambled egg, salt and chili flakes to taste<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 431. Fats: 21 g, Proteins: 22 g, Carbs: 43 g<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Meal 2 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Chicken avocado black bean salad (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.averiecooks.com\/chicken-avocado-black-bean-salad\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 tbsp olive oil, 1\/2 kg boneless skinless chicken breast, 1 tbsp cumin, 1 tbsp chili powder, 4 cloves garlic, 425 g black beans, salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 cups cherry tomatoes, 2 green onions, 2 medium-sized avocados, 1\/3 cup fresh cilantro, 4 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 2 tsp agave, a pinch of cayenne pepper<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 676. Fats: 27 g, Proteins: 56 g, Carbs: 55 g<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Meal 3 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Mexican bean soup with guacamole (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/mexican-bean-soup-guacamole\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tsp rapeseed oil, 1 large onion, 1 red pepper, 2 garlic cloves, 2 tsp mild chili powder, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp ground cumin, 400 g can chopped tomatoes, 400 g can black beans, 1 tsp vegetable bouillon powder, 1 small avocado, handful chopped coriander, 1 lime juiced<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This recipe makes 2 servings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories for one serving: 391. Fats: 15 g, Proteins: 15 g, Carbs: 38 g<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Total Intake for the Day: <\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 1,498. Fats: 63 g, Proteins: 93 g, Carbs: 136 g<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sunday\"><\/span><b>Sunday<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Meal 1 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Smoothie<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 medium-sized grapefruit, 1 cup strawberry halves, 1 medium-sized apple, 15 g ginger, 1 scoop plant-based protein powder, water<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 348. Fats: 3 g, Proteins: 24 g, Carbs: 61 g.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Meal 2 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Mixed greens salad<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup chopped kale, 6 Brussels sprouts, 2 cups raw shredded radicchio, 2 tbsp dried cranberries, 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds, 226 g boiled chicken<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 441. Fats: 8 g. Proteins: 65 g. Carbs: 37 g<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Meal 3 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Brown rice and beans<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 1\/5 cups brown rice, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 small onion, 1 medium bell pepper, 3 garlic cloves, 450 g vegetable broth, 425 g canned tomatoes, 1 tsp cumin, 1\/2 tsp chili powder, 2 cups kidney beans<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This recipe makes 3 servings. 1 serving = 1.5 cups<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 495. Fats: 6 g. Protein: 17 g. Carbs: 95 g<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Total Intake for the Day: <\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 1,284. Fats: 17 g. Protein: 106 g. Carbs: 193 g.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=7_day_diet_plan_to_lose_10_pounds\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-56748 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/9-1024x576.png\" alt=\"how to lose 10 pounds in a week for a woman\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/9.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/9-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/9.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/9-1636x920.png 1636w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Make_a_7-Day_Diet_Plan_to_Lose_10_Pounds\"><\/span><b>How to Make a 7-Day Diet Plan to Lose 10 Pounds<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No diet plan will magically help you lose 10 pounds in a week &#8211; not even a very low carbohydrate diet such as keto. However, if you enjoy healthy meal\/food planning, you can make a 7-day ketogenic diet plan that can help you lose 10 pounds in a couple of weeks. Although, it\u2019s important to note, that the weight lost on a keto diet is due to depleted carbohydrate stores and water stores in the body. This means that when you return to your normal eating, the weight will be regained.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s how:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Reduce your carbohydrate intake &#8211; The <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/the-keto-diet-basics-foods-tips-and-benefits\/\">keto diet<\/a> is one of the strictest in terms of what you can and cannot eat, particularly in terms of carbs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a general rule, your macro intake should be 55 to 60 percent fat, 30 to 35 percent protein, and 5 to 10 percent carbohydrates (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK499830\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Stock up on keto-friendly foods &#8211; As mentioned above, most carbohydrate foods will need to go.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In place of carbs, you should add more foods such as eggs, beef, poultry and turkey, fatty fish such as salmon and mackerel, full-fat milk and dairy products, a variety of seeds and nuts for healthy fats and fiber, and non-starchy vegetables and leafy greens.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Avoid highly processed foods &#8211; Not only are they not healthy, they may contain too much salt or sugar, which could take you out of ketosis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Limit your intake of high carb-high sugar fruits, alcohol, starchy vegetables, and beans and legumes<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><strong>Read more: <\/strong><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/protein-shake-recipes\/\"><i>19 Protein Shake Recipes for Weight Loss, Muscle Gain, and Delicious Flavors<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Can_You_Lose_a_Pound_a_Day\"><\/span><strong>How Can You Lose a Pound a Day?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p>Contrary to what any quick fix diet may promise, you cannot lose 1 pound a day. Losing 1 pound a day is unhealthy and could very likely be a sign of an underlying health issue. You should consult a doctor as soon as possible for a diagnosis and treatment (7).<\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Weight_Can_You_Realistically_Lose_In_7_Days\"><\/span><strong>How Much Weight Can You Realistically Lose In 7 Days?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p>Healthy weight loss will help you lose approximately 1 to 2 pounds a week<\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Can_I_Lose_Weight_Fast\"><\/span><strong>How Can I Lose Weight Fast?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p>Unfortunately, there is no trick to weight loss. You need to practice patience, eat right, and work out consistently. You should see good results within three months.<\/p>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7-Day_Diet_Plan_To_Lose_10_Pounds_The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>7-Day Diet Plan To Lose 10 Pounds: The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 7-day diet plan to lose 10 pounds should be used as a guide or stepping stone to more healthy meals that can help you lose weight over an extended period of time, rather than in a single week. Not only is losing 10 pounds in a week an impossible feat, it could also be extremely dangerous to your health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of looking for a 7-day diet meal plan to lose 10 pounds in a week, you should use this eating plan to learn more about balanced nutrition, and give yourself more time to achieve this desired long-lasting weight goal. 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You\u2019ll find out if it actually works or if it\u2019s just another fad, we\u2019ll share some ideas for healthy meals for weight loss, and much more.<\/span>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">How to Lose 10 Pounds in a Week?<\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can You Really Lose 10 Pounds in a Week?<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, you cannot.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contrary to what many extreme weight loss methods and diets, such as the 7-day diet to lose 10 pounds, say or promise, it is impossible to lose 10 pounds in a week.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight loss, specifically through dietary changes, comes from a calorie deficit - this is where you eat fewer calories than your body needs in a day. Ordinarily, to lose weight, you need to cut approximately 500 to 1,000 calories a day from your typical diet, equating to 3,500 to 7,000 fewer calories per week. 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