5 Tips for Losing Five Pounds a Week!

October 31st, 2009

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weight_loss Does any of the following sound familiar? You desperately want to lose weight, but you’ve tried so many different diets and failed over the years that you’ve grown discouraged.

Tip #1 – Exercise More Often! The healthiest way to lose weight is to exercise. Someone who increases the amount they exercise, but maintains the same diet and calorie intake, will almost certainly lose weight. Plus, excessive sweating from cardio activity, such as running, walking and using aerobic gym equipment, will help you de-bloat and lose inches and pounds quickly.

Tip #2 – Cut Down on Your Sugar Intake! In particular, watch how many sodas or juice drinks you consume. You should also watch out for “fat-free” products. Sugar is often used to replace the flavor that is lost when the fat is removed.

Tip #3 – Cut the Carbs! Cutting down on your carbohydrate intake, particularly white carbs (that is, carbs from white bread, potatoes, etc.) and instead eating more high quality lean proteins (such as chicken and fish) is a great way to drop a few pounds quickly. You should still eat fibrous carbs, such as berries, spinach and apples.

Tip #4 – Stop Eating Processed Foods! Instead eat more fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Often, people who are used to eating a lot of junk food will discover they can actually a higher quantity of delicious fruits, vegetables and whole grains without gaining any weight.

Tip #5 – Drink More Water! Water naturally helps to suppress your appetite and drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day will help you lose weight and burn fat. On the other hand, if you don’t drink enough water every day, your body may store water and fat that you don’t need.