There is a wide range of differences from one dieter to the next. From the foods we like and dislike to the reasons we are carrying extra weight.
That is why the term "lose weight fast" can mean such different things to each of us. This means we need a clearer goal so that we have a better chance of success in our dieting endeavors.
Along with reading this article, make sure you write down what you expect to achieve. Make sure you use your own personal opinions and not those of others.
Then take a good honest look at them and make sure they are realistic for you. You are the only one who can judge this. You know your strengths and weaknesses. Play to your strengths and be careful not to set things up so that you overwhelm your weaknesses.
It is better to be a little more conservative with your diet to make your goals realistic.
That said, let's get under way.
1) Trade in your junk food menu for high quality food
Junk food is too large a portion of many people's diets these days. This stuff barely deserves the name "food." When you consider that a single meal can consist of 3000 calories, the reason for constraint here is obvious. To make matters worse, this stuff is usually loaded with the worst type of fats you can put into your body.
Most of us today have a large amount of fast food as part of our weekly, if not daily food intake. This stuff can rack up 3000 calories in a sitting. And it usually contains the worst possible kinds of fat and food additives you can consume.
Chasing the high-fibers and complex carbohydrates in the food stores is a good move. Also spend most of your time around the outer parts of the stores. This is where the fresh fruits and vegetables hang out.
Go for the fruits and vegetables. Eat as many of these types of food raw as you can. Also trade pasty white flour products for high-fiber multigrain foods.
This one change alone can turn your life around and have you anxious to get in front of the mirror in the morning.
You'll be amazed at the difference in the waistline you'll create with this one change alone.
We hear this all of the time. That's because it is darn good advice. However, there is more to "lots" of water than just drink 8 glasses. For some people this is too much, for others it's too little. Of course for some, it's just right. Your age, your average level of activity and how much you weigh, determine how much water you should drink.
I know, everyone says this and usually "lots" is either unspecified or simply stated as 8 glasses of water a day. In truth, getting an accurate answer to this question is very complex. Age, weight, activity, etc. all play a part in determining an accurate answer.
To calculate your water intake this way, accounts for the differences in how much people weigh. So this formula shows that the old "8 ounces" recommendation is good for a person weighing 128 pounds. A heavier person will need to drink more and a lighter person less.
I am partial to this method because it helps to account for the dramatic difference in weight among people. If you weigh 120 pounds, you should be drinking 60 ounces of water or 7 1/2 glasses of water a day.
3) Portion control
If you are used to eating really large portions, try either reducing your portions by 10 to 20 percent, or restrict yourself to eating "low impact" foods. Tomatoes, celery, cabbage, apples and grapefruits are examples of great choices for larger portions.
4) Eat what you want 1 day a week
This is really important. Many people blow their diets because it is extremely difficult to continually live under the pressure of a typical diet.
Give yourself a "free" day and eat what you want. Want a pizza, have a pizza, Big Mac or whatever. It's a scheduled event, so there's no need to feel guilty. Enjoy the day.
5) Aways keep a "Plan B" pack with you.
Being caught away from home and not having access to the right kinds of foods, has caused many a diet failure.
Protect yourself from this possibility by packing some healthy snacks in something like a thermos lunchbox. Then always keep this on hand.
The idea here is to keep yourself out of situations where you are virtually forced to cheat on your diet. Unless it's your free menu day, we want to stay on track.
A last important item is self-consideration . . . be kind to yourself; something dieters rarely do. A slip-up is not the end of the world.
There is nothing natural or easy about dieting. If you slip, do not throw your gains away by getting frustrated and giving up. Maintain your commitment; don't be swayed by any negativity you may come in contact with. Say "oops" and realize that tomorrow's another day.
Any weight you lose is an achievement. Allow yourself to feel proud of this and let these feelings power you on to your next achievement.
That is why the term "lose weight fast" can mean such different things to each of us. This means we need a clearer goal so that we have a better chance of success in our dieting endeavors.
Along with reading this article, make sure you write down what you expect to achieve. Make sure you use your own personal opinions and not those of others.
Then take a good honest look at them and make sure they are realistic for you. You are the only one who can judge this. You know your strengths and weaknesses. Play to your strengths and be careful not to set things up so that you overwhelm your weaknesses.
It is better to be a little more conservative with your diet to make your goals realistic.
That said, let's get under way.
1) Trade in your junk food menu for high quality food
Junk food is too large a portion of many people's diets these days. This stuff barely deserves the name "food." When you consider that a single meal can consist of 3000 calories, the reason for constraint here is obvious. To make matters worse, this stuff is usually loaded with the worst type of fats you can put into your body.
Most of us today have a large amount of fast food as part of our weekly, if not daily food intake. This stuff can rack up 3000 calories in a sitting. And it usually contains the worst possible kinds of fat and food additives you can consume.
Chasing the high-fibers and complex carbohydrates in the food stores is a good move. Also spend most of your time around the outer parts of the stores. This is where the fresh fruits and vegetables hang out.
Go for the fruits and vegetables. Eat as many of these types of food raw as you can. Also trade pasty white flour products for high-fiber multigrain foods.
This one change alone can turn your life around and have you anxious to get in front of the mirror in the morning.
You'll be amazed at the difference in the waistline you'll create with this one change alone.
We hear this all of the time. That's because it is darn good advice. However, there is more to "lots" of water than just drink 8 glasses. For some people this is too much, for others it's too little. Of course for some, it's just right. Your age, your average level of activity and how much you weigh, determine how much water you should drink.
I know, everyone says this and usually "lots" is either unspecified or simply stated as 8 glasses of water a day. In truth, getting an accurate answer to this question is very complex. Age, weight, activity, etc. all play a part in determining an accurate answer.
To calculate your water intake this way, accounts for the differences in how much people weigh. So this formula shows that the old "8 ounces" recommendation is good for a person weighing 128 pounds. A heavier person will need to drink more and a lighter person less.
I am partial to this method because it helps to account for the dramatic difference in weight among people. If you weigh 120 pounds, you should be drinking 60 ounces of water or 7 1/2 glasses of water a day.
3) Portion control
If you are used to eating really large portions, try either reducing your portions by 10 to 20 percent, or restrict yourself to eating "low impact" foods. Tomatoes, celery, cabbage, apples and grapefruits are examples of great choices for larger portions.
4) Eat what you want 1 day a week
This is really important. Many people blow their diets because it is extremely difficult to continually live under the pressure of a typical diet.
Give yourself a "free" day and eat what you want. Want a pizza, have a pizza, Big Mac or whatever. It's a scheduled event, so there's no need to feel guilty. Enjoy the day.
5) Aways keep a "Plan B" pack with you.
Being caught away from home and not having access to the right kinds of foods, has caused many a diet failure.
Protect yourself from this possibility by packing some healthy snacks in something like a thermos lunchbox. Then always keep this on hand.
The idea here is to keep yourself out of situations where you are virtually forced to cheat on your diet. Unless it's your free menu day, we want to stay on track.
A last important item is self-consideration . . . be kind to yourself; something dieters rarely do. A slip-up is not the end of the world.
There is nothing natural or easy about dieting. If you slip, do not throw your gains away by getting frustrated and giving up. Maintain your commitment; don't be swayed by any negativity you may come in contact with. Say "oops" and realize that tomorrow's another day.
Any weight you lose is an achievement. Allow yourself to feel proud of this and let these feelings power you on to your next achievement.
About the Author:
Stephen Bartlay is a writer, researcher and weight control enthusiast. There is more information available on fat burning diets at http://WhyWeight.info/ProductReview - a product review website.
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