How To Lose Weight Fast

There are untold numbers of men and women who constantly strive to achieve their weight loss goals. They are both successful and unsuccessful in their attempts. Successful in the sense that they manage to lose some weight, and sometimes, manage to achieve their target weight. The problem lies with the fact that most people gain most, if not all, of that weight back in the following months.

Let me tell you a simple truth. It does not have to be that way. On the contrary, it is possible to lose weight effortlessly and to keep it off forever. So, you may ask, what is the secret?

There is no secret. The truth is that dieting simply does not work. Not in the long term. Your goal is to achieve your target weight easily and safely. Just as important you want to keep from gaining the weight back without any effort on your part.

Let us face the facts. Fad diets that advertise fast weight loss results are flawed in their approach. It is unrealistic to expect that these diets will have any long term success.

There are three primary factors that determine a successful weight loss program. If you can understand this and incorporate this into your daily life their is no doubt that you will achieve the results that you desire.

Weight loss and maintaining that loss do not have to be a life long struggle. Consider the following three factors and how you can incorporate them into your life.

1/ You have to set your goals. This is absolutely the most important step. Your desire to succeed must be paramount. Also, this is everyone's biggest mistake. Believe it or not, setting your target weight is not your primary goal. The single, biggest, most important goal that you can establish is to transform your lifestyle.

I do not mean to be cruel here, but gaining weight and becoming fat does not happen in a vacuum. There are serious consequences to consuming foods on a daily basis that are outside the spectrum of good, healthy nutrition.

Do you eat to live or do you live to eat? If your answer is the latter you will encounter some serious difficulties when attempting to lose weight and keep it off.

The single most important factor in your weight loss program involves a radical lifestyle shift. This should be your primary goal.

To clarify what this means: You should eat mostly all natural foods. This includes grains, vegetables, beans, legumes, nuts and fruit. These are the foods that we are designed to eat naturally.

2/ Now that you have established your goal, do it. Clean out and restock your shelves. Stop eating at fast food places. Stop eating processed and enriched foods.

I know, I know, I know. This just is not practical. Stop reading now, right here, and go find a website or an article that reinforces either what you believe or what you want to do.

Unfortunately, the truth is the truth. Life is similar to a board game. This game has rules. We have as much freedom to do whatever we please as long as we comprehend and play by the rules.

We are designed to consume whole, natural foods. Once you are able to wrap your mind around this, the easier this will be.

What is interesting here is that once you alter your lifestyle, the weight will come off effortlessly. Some interesting by products of this effort include improved health, increased energy and clarity of mind.

3/ Just as we are designed to eat natural foods, we also are made to be active. It is extremely difficult to lose weight and to be healthy when sitting around on our butts all day.

If you are one of those that lead a sedentary lifestyle it will be necessary to incorporate some sort of exercise regimen into your daily routine. Exercising on a regular basis gets the improves our circulation, breaks up stagnation, increases our energy and peace of mind and helps us to lose weight.

That's it. Think about what I have said. Cruise the internet and see what others are saying. But I will tell you this. I believe that the truth of what I have said is self evident. If you get it, take action.

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Your Can Turn Fat into Muscle......

Fact or Fiction???

Completely False!!!!

First of all Fat and Muscle are two completely different tissues in the body. Unfortunately we see people transform themselves from FAT to FIT and it almost looks like the FAT just morphed itself into bulging muscles of steel.

In Reality, the only way anybody ever turned FAT into Six Pack Abs is by losing fat (Reducing their Body Fat %) and building muscle that was lying beneath the layers of FAT.

Your Best overall strategy for doing just that is: A high-protein, low fat, good quality carbohydrate healthy eating plan, a solid strength training and exercise program that includes hi intensity training, and interval hi intensity cardio workouts.

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Tummy fat. Some of us have it, others don't. Is there anything special about a big belly compared to a large bottom? Well, surprisingly, not all body fat is created equal! According to a study carried out by researchers from MacMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario it seems that gauging your heart attack risk depends on where your fat is, rather that how much fat you have.

These types of findings are not unique to MacMasters. Dr David Heber, Ph.D., from UCLAs Centre for Human Nutrition reports that distribution of body fat is a more important predictor of heart attack risk than the traditional measurement of Body Mass Index (BMI), which is a measurement based on the ratio between your height and weight.

It appears that a more accurate predictor of the impact body fat has on your health, is your overall body shape. You may be more like an apple or a pear, or evenly shaped top and bottom. You may have large thighs, fat hips and a huge bum and have a lower heart attack risk than someone with skinny legs and a big belly.

A more accurate and telling predictor of heart attack risk, is the waist-to-hip ratio.

What is your waist-to-hip ratio?

Divide your waist measurement by your hip measurement. For example, if your hips measurement is 40 inches and your waist is 34 inches your hip-to-waist ratio is 0.85. If you are a man, that's great, if you are a woman, that's OK (but you are right on the limit of healthy).

- A man's ratio should not be over 0.90

- A woman's ratio should not be over 0.85

Dont fight nature

If you were born an apple you will stay an apple and if you were born a pear you will continue to be appear. Accepting your natural body shape is the first step in losing weight. In a study led by Glasgow, Scotland, psychologist Dorothy Hefferman, Ph.D., researchers concluded that women whose actual body shape differs from their desired one may find losing weight frustrating and have more trouble sticking to a weight-loss program as a result.

If this sounds like you, accept your overall shape as nature intended, but pay attention to reducing fat around your middle and tummy areas. Circumference is much more important to your health than how you look in relation to your bust and bottom.

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You only have to look at the number of people that fail to succeed in their diets to realize that dieting isn't easy. However the steps we need to follow to succeed are simple.

Here then are a few simple weight loss tips that you can use to help you start losing weight today.

EAT SMALL MEALS.

Eating small meals more often stops you from snacking and binging between meals as you won't become hungry. It also helps to keep the metabolism active and doesn't give it a chance to change and start working at a lower rate.

DON'T EAT TOO MUCH.

Try to eat smaller portions. Most people eat until they feel full but it actually takes up to 20 minutes after eating for the body to realize you full. This means that when you feel full during eating that you have actually eaten more than you needed to.

DRINK A LOT OF WATER.

Water can help us feel less tired and more energetic but most importantly it makes us feel fuller. Cold water also reduces our body temperature which in turn helps us to burn more calories as our body works to get the body temperature back to its regular level.

GET SOME EXERCISE.

You don't need to do amazing levels of exercise to get in better shape and more importantly to burn more calories. Walking is a great way of getting exercise and it is something anyone can do. Simply walking the dog or going to the shops on foot can make a major difference.

Following these simple weight loss tips along with using the right dieting program should see you getting results in no time at all.

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Any weight loss or diet plan, including low-carb plans like the induction phase of the Atkins Diet will result in water loss during the first week or two.

However, one of the real beauties of following a low carbohydrate eating plan is that most of the weight loss than extends beyond the initial induction phase of the diet is really from a drop in fat pounds.

How can this be?

Well, when you follow a controlled carbohydrate eating plan like Atkins or the South Beach Diet, your body soon switches from burning carbohydrates (which the diet deprives the body of) to burning fat for energy. In other words, the majority of the weight loss that occurs beyond the initial induction phase is really loss of fat that has been stored in your body.

Contrary to what many skeptics and misinformed persons may report or say, even if your body sheds water during the first few days of a controlled carbohydrate diet plan like the South Beach Diet or Atkins, the bodys water balance soon returns to normal and the weight loss that follows is the depletion of fat pounds.

This loss of fat reveals itself to one and all in the form declines in inches (your body measurements) and pounds regardless which low-carb diet you follow.

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Ok so you've found a program that moreless works for fat loss. You find yourself successfully losing weight, but you also see that you'll gain some weight back from time to time and you don't know why. Sometimes it may be because you cheat yourself, and you know who you are, or you are genuinely doing something wrong. Ok ok let me explain what may be happening.

And it's not what you'd expect

Your exercise and diet programs may be working, but what your programs aren't teaching you is that you have to cycle your eating and exercise routines every so often. This step is vital to keep progressing with not only fat loss but to increasing muscle as well.

"Why should I cycle my diet?"

Very well, you see our bodies are sort of like machines. Like cars need new oil every 3,000 miles, our bodies need what I like to call "New Eating Plans" every so often just as well. For our cars to keep running with the utmost efficiency new oil is required, for our bodies to keep burning more energy new eating plans are also needed.

This is what's called "Calorie Shifting"

What is behind Calorie Shifting? Ok here's the rundown, your metabolism burns a set amount of calories per day, this calorie amount is based on how many calories you normally take in. So in turn, your metabolism knows how many calories you are going to eat so it'll burn a set amount calories. Essentially, Calorie Shifting is a means to trick your metabolism, to make it work harder and burn more fat, because you switch the amount of calories you take in, your metabolism doesn't know how to respond.

"So my metabolism won't do anything?"

Not exactly, your metabolism is a problem solver, so when it burns off the calories you just ate it will look for more energy to burn, thus attacking your fat tissue and helping you burn more fat. When you surprise your metabolism you force it to burn more energy, and once it burns off all of the "on-hand" energy it goes after your adipose fat, which is stored fat in your body.

There you have it, my friends, this is how you not only maintain fat loss, but also increase fat burn and efficiency.

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It is really hard to tell the truth from the hype with all of the information out there in the world about dieting. I have compiled a list of dieting myths to assist you in your quest for truth and your journey to your weight loss goals.

Myth #1 If I skip meals I will lose weight faster
Truth: It has been proven in studies that people who skip breakfast and eat fewer times during the day tend to be heavier than those who eat a healthy breakfast and eat 5 or 6 times a day. Eating often keeps you from getting overly hungry and eating too much at your next meal. Eating often also keeps your metabolism running in high gear.

Myth #2 I should cut out dairy if I want to lose weight
Truth: Recent studies have shown that women who eat 3 to 4 servings of dairy daily, actually lose up to 40% more fat than those who don't. There is something nutritionally in dairy products that we don't get anywhere else. There are many non and low fat dairy products on the market today and the smart dieter is taking advantage of that.

Myth #3 Nuts are fattening and I should stay away from them if I want to lose weight.
Truth: Nuts are a great part of a successful weight loss plan. Nuts are high in essential fatty acids, these support many body functions and have been shown to aid in weight loss. Nuts should be eaten in moderation and only raw nuts have the nutritional benefits that support your weight loss.

Myth #4 The more strict the diet, the more weight I will lose
Truth: when a diet is really strict, eliminating whole categories of food, or only allowing you to eat certain foods, the less effective it will be. Chances are high that you will get tired of the diet, and tired of feeling like a failure because you can't live up to the strict rules, and quit. This starts the destructive beat up cycle that ends in more crash dieting, making your goal seem farther and farther away.

Myth #5 There are certain foods that I can never eat again
Truth: As soon as we tell ourselves that we can't have something, it is all we think about. When you agree to treat yourself to the foods you love once in a while, you will be less likely to binge. Also consider way to make your favorite foods lighter, maybe using light sour cream or whipped cream or using low fat cheese. There are many ways to enjoy healthier versions of your favorite foods.

By busting these diet myths you are further along the path to your goals. Keep your eyes open as new fad diets and gimmicks are happening all around you. Educate yourself and make changes that you can live with for a lifetime.

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If you want to lose 10 pounds in 3 or 4 days you need to know that this is a very complicated task and may not be the healthiest thing in the world. I'd have to say that the chances of you succeeding in losing that much weight in such a short time are very slim, but it can be theoretically be done.

I'm going to share two ways in which this can be done. Be aware that you need to be careful when pursuing this kind of weight loss because you will be experiencing a massive calorie deficit for the 3, 4, or 5 days in which you want to lose these 10 pounds.

Ready? Ok, let's go.

In order to create the calorie deficit required to lose 10 pounds in 3, 4, or 5 days, you'll need to either massively cut down your calorie intake or to greatly increase your physical activity to a very high level, or a combination of the two.

1. If you want to concentrate on physical activity, you'll need to spend a lot of hours doing aerobic exercises and cutting down on your carb and sugar intake. A good idea would be to go on a hiking and camping trip. Hiking keeps you moving through the day for hours on end burning tons of calories. Camping keeps you away from your fridge and all the fatty food in it. You should take only lean foods with you on your trip and to make sure that your hiking is intensive.

2. If you want to stay at your home and not go on a trip, be aware that nutrition alone will not be enough to create the necessary deficit to lose 10 pounds in such a short time, but you may be able to do with less intensive exercise than hiking. Going on a juice based detox diet like the master cleanse diet will allow you to lose weight very fast.

Be aware, that none of these 2 measures is good for a long length of time. You may also feel very tired at the end of the 3-5 days in which you try to lose 10 pounds. To increase your chances of success, it is also advisable to combine either of these 2 ways with some sort of appetite dperessant to help you avoid any extra calories.

In my mind trying to lose 10 pounds in 3,4, or 5 days isn't a smart thing to do because such a drastic weight loss isn't very healthy and it's not easy to maintain this sort of weight loss.

Personally, I don;t recommend trying to lose 10 pounds in such a short time. It is much better to give yourself at least 2 weeks to lose 10 pounds. If you have that kind of time, I recommend using the Fat Loss 4 Idiots diet. To read a review of this diet, click here: How To Lose 9 Pounds Every 11 Days With Fat Loss 4 Idiots

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Fat Loss 4 Idiots has introduced a new method of dieting which will help you to lose 10 pounds fast. Unlike other diets available that claim to help with fast weight loss this one has continuous results rather than just short term results and this is because it is based around shifting calories.

The diet is based around an 11 day cycle during which you will eat foods of every type in a constantly changing pattern to fool your metabolism into working at a high rate. Once the 11 day cycle is at an end you then receive 3 full days to eat whatever foods you want, these are commonly known as cheat days.

Here are a few tips which make using Fat Loss 4 Idiots shifting calories diet more effective.

DON'T IGNORE THE CHEAT DAYS.

Because many dieters are so desperate to lose weight they decide to ignore the 3 cheat days and continue to diet but this should be avoided. Cheat days have several benefits and they have been put there for a reason, so use them, enjoy them and then start the cycle over again.

STICK TO THE MEAL PLAN

The diet provides a menu generator which will be based on a list of foods you have told it you like so once you get the menu don't ignore it. The weight loss program gives you 4 meals a day and this is what you should try to follow. Some feel that by leaving one out if they don't feel hungry that they will lose weight faster but this isn't the case. Leaving longer periods between meals gives your metabolism time to work at a slower rate and increases the chances of binging.

TAKE A WALK

Most dieters are in the need to lose weight because they have never gotten enough exercise so the last thing they need is a diet program that requires them to put in a super human effort. Instead try to walk more often, a simple walk to the shops each day can make a massive difference. The program this diet uses doesn't actually require any exercise but this will increase the amount you do lose.

DON'T CONSTANTLY WEIGH YOURSELF

Anyone that has ever dieted will know the habit we have of jumping on the scales each and every morning to see what weight we have lost but this should be avoided. This diet is based around an 11 day cycle so I would suggest you only weigh yourself at the end of each 11 day cycle. This will help prevent a loss in motivation if one day goes extremely well and the next day has poor results.

By using the calorie shifting diet and following this advice you will lose 10 pounds fast without fail.

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Looking for information about the Beyonce weight loss? Well the miraculous weight loss is all thanks to Beyonce's lemonade diet.

The Beyonce Knowles Diet

The well known lemon detox program, also known as the "Master Cleanse Diet"", was first introduced as a way to flush out impurities from the body. As years have progressed, people, especially celebrities, have taken on the diet as a weight loss program.

One of Hollywood's well known divas, Beyonce Knowles, is one of the many popular singers and actresses to try the Master Cleanse diet. Beyonce's lemonade diet is the best way to lose a large amount of weight in a short time period. Beyonce went on the program in order to get in shape for her role in the film, 'Dreamgirls'. Her character needed to be portrayed as a slim girl.

During the promotion period after the film, she went on the Oprah Winfrey Show to tell her experiences with the Beyonce Knowles diet. She then revealed to the audience that her reason for trying the successful detox program was to prepare for the movie.

Beyonce weight loss was totaled at over 20 pounds after finishing the diet schedule. Beyonce said that even though it was difficult to be on such a strict diet, mostly liquids, the ending results were well worth it.

The Beyonce Knowles diet (also known as The Master Cleanse Secrets diet) consists of drinking a mixture of lemon juice, maple syrup, tea, and other laxative products to detoxify the system. In the mornings, the user drinks a sea salt mixture to get the bowel moving, followed by the lemon mixture during the day, and then a laxative tea at night.

The recommended time limit for the weight loss program is 10 days. The lemon diet has been around for a very long time, however, Beyonce's weight loss with it has increased the popularity of the diet program.

All Those Toxins

Much of the food that we eat has chemicals and other preservatives in it. Even the homegrown vegetables that we can purchase at the grocery stores are fertilized with specific ingredients that are harmful to our bodies.

Due to the fact that the toxins and the metals are unnatural for our system and other organs, the lemon diet will flush out the harmful chemicals. Many people report that their aches and pains are gone, as well as cravings for fast food. Once the Beyonce's lemonade diet (The Master Cleanse Secrets diet) program is finished, the user can return to their normal food schedule.

If you are in a hurry to shed a few pounds before the summer, then this Beyonce weight loss diet is certainly worth trying. Just keep in mind that it is not meant primarily for weight loss, and it is more specialized towards detoxifying the system.

Make sure to read helpful advice about how to use the Beyonce's lemonade diet at home. The first two days is the hardest part due to the lack of solid foods. If you can pass this roadblock, then the end results will be very gratifying.

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Eating the right foods is integral to losing fat, but many overlook the reality that what you drink plays an important role as well. We all have preferences when it comes to drinks. Some prefer alcohol, some detest water, and some believe that the only thing that keeps them going is cup after cup of coffee. However, there are consequences, both good and bad, depending on what you typically drink. Lets start with the most important drink, water. As early as 2003, reports were beginning to surface about how water actually elevates the metabolic rate, therefore aiding in weight loss. This study conducted at Berlins Franz-Volhard Clinical Research Center studied the caloric intake and energy expenditures of seven men and seven women who were not overweight. After the test subjects each drank a little over 2 glasses of water, their metabolic rates increased by as much as 30% for both men and women. The increases occurred within 10 minutes of ingestion and reached a maximum after about 30 to 40 minutes. Researchers found that if a person increases their water intake by 1.5 liters a day without altering anything else, they would still burn an extra 17,400 calories by the end of the year. That is unbelievable. Furthermore, its also well known that water is satiating in that it helps curb hunger pangs, therefore preventing you from overeating. Obviously, water is vital for survival, but now we know that it helps to burn more calories giving us another reason as to why its necessary for fat loss.

Dairy and Weight Loss

Another study came out in 2003 that may be difficult to imagine being true, but research has arrived at the conclusion that low-fat dairy products are a wonderful means in aiding with fat loss. According to the American Society for Nutritional Sciences Journal of Nutrition, women who consumed milk, yogurt, and cheese three to four times a day lost 70% more body fat than women who didnt eat dairy. Supposedly, the reason is that calcium actually helps to boost the metabolic rate. Oddly enough, other foods fortified with calcium wont have the same weight loss effect as the dairy products. Women reap the largest benefit when they consume three servings of dairy a day and 1,200 milligrams of calcium a day. So, make sure you pick up some milk, but keep it low in fat for the best results.

Drinking Alcohol

Lastly, I believe it goes without saying that alcohol needs to be used in moderation and, in my opinion, not at all if fat loss is truly your goal. First off, alcohol actually hinders the mobilization of fat and since the fat cant be utilized to produce energy, glucose (carbohydrates) is then used to provide energy for the body. In turn, the elevated glucose levels lead to a rush of insulin to the blood in order to cart away the glucose to the brain, muscles, and elsewhere. However, insulin doesnt know when to stop with the carting away of the glucose and ends up lowering your blood sugar in the process so that you feel sluggish and weak. Imagine yourself crashing after a sugar high. Consequently, the appetite is triggered and more, unnecessary calories are consumed. To make a long story short, alcohol completely disrupts your metabolism and can even noticeably slow it down up to nearly two days following the alcohol ingestion. Be smart about what you drink. If you choose right, you might just find a body under there thats worth keeping forever.

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It is astounding to me how some people can lose weight in their sleep, yet some people can run an iron man, yet never lose a pound!

Is this something we can change? Read on for some powerful tips.

Detox Your Body!

We are largely in contact with toxins every day, whether it be in the air you breathe, your food, or your homes! Your bodies even produce more toxins as your stress, anxiety, and fear levels increase. However, your bodies are naturally able to detoxify themselves using your kidney, liver, and skin, but these systems cannot always handle all the toxins you throw at them. And, when this happens, your bodies resort to storing these toxins in your joints and fat cells.

There are some common, obvious symptoms that your body might be holding on to too many toxins. These symptoms include: headaches, feeling off-balance, gastrointestinal problems, insomnia, depression, and most prominently, weight gain!

Detoxification is the most important step in the treatment of obesity and enabling yourself to lose weight quickly. These toxins are being stored in your fatty tissues and joints, and the greater your problem with obesity is, the more toxic your system is.

Following a good detoxification program can produce wonderful results. There are numerous great programs out there, including body wraps, juice diets, and more. And, in practicing one of these programs, you will become healthier, look and feel younger, and have more energy!

Get your Heart Rate Up!

Your heart is a muscle and just like all the rest, it needs it exercise. And, when your heart is being helped from some good exercise, it reciprocates by helping you to lose weight!

Many people will simply work out on a treadmill or home gym for a few minutes, and then wonder why they have a hard time with losing weight. If you know anything about the way your heart works, you will know that your heart rate needs to be within its target zone to be burning fat. And, by the time those 10-15 minutes are up on the old treadmill, you have just barely gotten your heart warmed up!

But, how do you know what your target heart rate is? You can dedicate a lot of time to figuring this out using elaborate formulas and tests, but there is an easier way. Its called a "talk test". Try having a normal conversation during your exercise activity. If you can speak clearly, without any difficulties, you are probably in the 50 to 80 percent target heart range. This is a fantastic fat burning zone, and will definitely help you to lose that weight.

If you are having problems speaking while exercising, you are probably exercising too vigorously. If that is the case, you should bring the intensity down a notch, and prolong your exercise. That will enable you to last longer and burn more calories!

Drink Water!!

You have been hearing your parents tell you this since you were a little kid. Drink water! It will do wonders for your looks, it will flush out impurities from your skin, and it will give you a clear, vibrant, glowing complexion. Even skin that begins to sag with aging can become taut and tight when the skin cells are properly hydrated.

When you are properly hydrated, your muscles can literally feel the difference. They will contract more easily, and your workouts will be drastically more effective. Consequently, you will be left with great muscle tone and you will be on your way to losing that weight!

So, is drinking 8 glasses of water a day too hard? Really? Its only 2 quarts of water. I know dozens of people who drink that much soda in one day. Make the effort to drink the water, and it will pay off in multiples.

When you are drinking the amount of water that your body desires, you will notice a decrease in appetite, and you will become a healthier and leaner new you!

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