Tips For Losing Weight Fast

Yes you can lose weight fast and do it in a healthy way, but you have to make sure you do it in a HEALTHY way! Too many people look for quick fixes and if that is what you are looking for you are going to be very disappointed in the results, you might lose a few pounds but don’t look long term or tons of weight dropped overnight. BUT, if you are looking to lose some weight to fit into a certain dress or for a special occassion, here are some tips:

These types of diets referred to as “fad diets.” A few examples of fad diets are: the Cabbage Soup diet, the 3-Day diet, the 7-Day diet, the Grapefruit diet, the Atkins diet, and there are many, many more. None of these, however, are meant to be used long-term for losing weight. In fact, continuing either of them could produce serious health problems later on, like: dehydration and loss of muscle. There are more possible risks, but this article isn’t about scaring anyone. Instead, we’ll talk about when using a “fast diet” can be O.K..

Before we get to it, however, let me say that using fast diets to lose weight fast should be undertaken for short-term quick weight loss only under the guidance of a qualified physician – of which I am not. Always consult with your doctor first. Now, with that said, the only time a fast diet might be okay is when you’ve got less than ten pounds to lose (preferably no more than 5 to 7 pounds) – and you’ll be going back to a nutritionally sound, healthy diet and exercise plan immediately after losing the weight.

Here are some tips for staying healthy while dieting:

1. Drink lots of water. There are no calories in water, and your body needs plenty of fluids to properly burn off fat anyway, so you’ll agree this kinda makes sense.

2. Drink an 8 ounce glass of water before you eat. You’ll feel full faster, and won’t want to eat as much food.

3. Use a small plate and eat slowly. You’ll feel full faster and won’t eat as much.

4. Be active. Inactivity doesn’t help burn fat or calories, so get up off the couch and go outside for a walk, or jog. It doesn’t take a lot of stressful exercise to burn extra calories, but activity is required.

A final bit of advice before you go: remember that fast diets are not meant to be used for a long time. It’s better to eat right and exercise than put yourself in a position of wanting or needing to lose weight fast. If you need to lose three pounds before prom, or your brother’s niece’s wedding, maybe. But for long term weight loss (if you plan to keep off the weight you lose) fast weight loss diets are too stressful on the body to keep up – and may seriously jeopardize your health.