Need to lose weight quick?
Got a special occasion coming up?
Have you just discovered that the dress you paid a fortune for doesn't fit and you need to wear it in a week?
There are times in life when losing some weight fast is necessary, but starving yourself isn't the best way to do it.
The last thing you need is to squeeze into your fabulous dress, only to faint and embarrass yourself because you haven't eaten in days.
So let's take a look at 5 different ways you can drop some weight quickly, without going to extremes.
1. Cut down on fats by at least half. So that means half as much butter or margarine on your toast, half the oil in the fry pan, half the mayonnaise in your sandwich (or better still, none!).
2. Forget sugary treats. The sugar’s bad enough, but most of them are full of calories as well.
3. Drink water - lots of it. Replace all other beverages with water, so no more sodas, coffee or tea. Water is great for flushing toxins out of your system, and your whole body functions more efficiently when it's well hydrated.
4. No more bad snacks! This one can be tough, but it's vital. That muffin with your morning coffee, the packet of pretzels while you watch TV - they're all empty calories. If you still need a snack, grab a piece of fruit instead, or drink another glass of water.
5. Plan meals in advance. This can take some effort, but it pays off. One of the worst things you can do is stop off for fast food because you've had a long day at work. Make sure you plan well-balanced, low calorie meals, and have all the ingredients on hand. If they're quick to prepare, that's even better.
In the end, losing weight, keeping that weight off, and being healthy is more about doing things gradually, rather than trying to shed some pounds in a hurry.
So if you're serious about reducing your weight, start with the changes listed above, concentrate on eating a balanced, healthy diet, and increase your exercise. That will do you a lot more good in the long run than occasionally trying to lose weight quickly.
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Susan Helton loves to have lots of energy for each new day...so she eats right (most of the time) and gets daily exercise. She has lost over 50 pounds and kept it off for over 20 years.
For some of her secret weight loss tips and great recipes go to http://www.quick-ways-to-lose-weight.com/
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