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You have to wear that old dress or suit and now you have to lose weight? While there are many ways to drop pounds quickly, losing it too fast can be a shock to your body and thus a danger. A loss of muscle tone or even heart disease and problems with
You have to wear that old dress or suit and now you have to lose weight? While there are many ways to drop pounds quickly, losing it too fast can be a shock to your body and thus a danger. A loss of muscle tone or even heart disease and problems with other internal organs can result from fad diets, miracle pills and extreme fasting. Remember Fen-Fen?
Since losing weight is simply expending more calories than you take in, figure out exactly what you take in. Keep a written record of every morsel, for at least a week. That means everything, every morsel, every sample, every sip of water. Then write down the calories in each of these foods and drinks. There are many sources such as http://www.mypyramidtracker.gov that can help with this.
Now that you know the calories you consume, start cutting. One great way is to eat from a smaller plater. Remember, most restaurants and even people at home serve portions that are far larger than they need to be. There are a lot of other simple cuts that don't significantly change what you eat. Soda and juice, cake, cookies, butter, get rid of them. The average American consumes 240 calories a day from juice and soda. That's 90,000 calories a year – 25 pounds! Getting used to the delicious taste of a salad with a pinch of lemon juice makes a big difference. End you consumption of white bread, sugar and carbs. These can easily be replaced with sugar substitutes and whole grain breads.
An easy place to target for calorie cutting is the side dish. This part of the meal is often a minefield of bad food choices including French Fries, macaroni and cheese and potato salad. Replace these foods with healthy alternatives such as steamed vegetables, cottage cheese, or salad (minus dressing.)
Pumping iron increases lean muscle mass, which speeds up your metabolism. It's a great calorie burner, but will help you burn calories even when sitting still. Aerobic exercise is the best for calorie and fat burning. {Many experts say to perform aerobic activity for 30 minutes a day 3-5 days a week. Hog wash! Don't pay attention to the 3-5 times a week school of thought on working out. Make it seven days a week, which means an activity you can sustain day after day for the rest of your life.
There's the plan to lose weight fast. Now get moving!
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