UFC athlete Jalin Turner said he loses up to 10 pounds in a week or two to make weight for fights. AdvertisementHow to lose 10 pounds in a week, UFC-styleCutting weight is a crucial strategic calculation for athletes. AdvertisementThen comes the hard part: dropping the last bit of weight, around 10 pounds, in a week or two before weigh-in. To quickly drop the scale, fighters (and sometimes Hollywood stars) focus on reducing water weight through a process of dehydration. Unless you're a pro athlete being paid to lose weight, there's no reason to shed pounds at such as rapid pace, and doctors actively advise against it.

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Persons: Jalin Turner, —, Turner, Sweet, Duncan French, dietitians Organizations: Service, UFC