text: how can i lose alot of weight in 4 weeks? my cousin is getting married in 4 1/2 weeks. i need to lose weight fast to fit in my dress. since my mom is a nurse i can only go to the gym a couple of times a week if that,and i can only stay one hour before they kick us out.so can anyone give me some advice? buy a skipping rope.  skip for a couple of minutes, several times during the day, you can do it rain or shine.  dogs won't chase you down the street.  you won't trip on ice, stones etc.  it is not expensive.  it gets your heart rate going faster than tread mill and takes up less space when you put it away.  you can also take it travelling with you. it develops secondary skills, balance, ever seen a fat boxer?