[header] How to lose 5 pounds in 5 days [title] Cut calories. [step] In order to lose weight, you'll need to cut out some calories from your diet. [substeps] Typically, cutting out about 500 calories daily will result in a 1-2 pound weight loss per week. 
However, if you're aiming to lose 5 pounds in 5 days, you may need to cut out more calories. Most health professionals recommend not limiting calories to less than 1200 daily.