how to lose 5+ lbs in 48 hours

eat oatmeal with a grapefruit and soy latte for breakfast. three hours later, commence projectile vomiting. repeat every four hours. finally realize it has nothing to do with what was consumed, but is in fact the "stomach flu." hope it lasts 24 hours. after 36 hours, try two spoonfuls of broth and a handful of oyster crackers. throw up hours later. wait 12 more hours, then try a can of chicken noodle soup for breakfast. throw that up. realize the "stomach flu" can last up to 72 hours. cry...