10 Tips For Rapid Weight Loss
Sunday, March 16th, 2008Ok all of us want results and FAST!
Noone wants to wait weeks to see weight loss results… There is nothing that kills motivation more than not being able to visibly see your progress. Use the below 10 weight loss tips to see results FAST. I incorporated these tips in my weight loss plan and lost 5 kilos (roughly 11 pounds) in a little over 3 weeks! Not bad I thought!
Remember with a bit of work, a bit of commitment you can be reaching your goal weight in weeks not months - sounds good huh!
1. Have Breakfast
Skipping breakfast is one of the worst thing you could do for you weight loss. Oatmeal and a piece of fruit is a great combination or Oatmeal and a scoop of protein powder (yuuummmm). Or click here for more great Weight Loss Recipes
2. Drink 2 litres of water a day
Drink a minimum of 2 litres of water a day - this will flush out your system, keep you super hydrated AND you’ll find you’re not nearly as hungry. I keep a 2L bottle by my office desk all day and I find myself sipping almost compulsively!!
3. Up the cardio
Commit yourself to a minimum 30 - 45 minutes of cardio per day. Run up a hill a couple of times, hit the treadmill, jog with a friend, grab a skipping rope, swim some laps ANYTHING! If you want rapid weight loss results do 2 sessions a day (don’t go over an hour though, you’re results will dwindle past this point).
4. NO CARBS after 3pm
Cut out starchy carbs (rice, bread, potatoes, pasta etc) after 3pm. Stick to lean protein e.g. chicken, fish, lean red meat, cottage cheese with "fibrous" veges like zucchini, spinach, broccoli, cauliflower etc.
5. Have 5 small meals a day
Yes eating more equals MORE weight loss . . . well let me rephrase that eating more of the RIGHT foods equals more weight loss. Don’t fall victim to the breakfast, lunch, dinner routine of the past. Eating 5 small meals a day will get your metabolism working faster than ever before. For best results include lean protein (in some form) with every meal - this can come from meat, low fat dairy products, protein powder etc. Include starchy carbs like wholemeal pasta, potatoes, oatmeal etc in the first 2 meals but for best results stick to veges like those mentioned above for the remaining 3 meals.
6. Only eat 2 pieces of fruit a day
While fruit is great for you it does contain a lot of natural sugar - which is not what you want for weight loss. Limit yourself to 2 pieces a day. If you are looking for a snack alternative try raw veges or almonds.
7. Stick your eating plan to the fridge
By printing out your eating plan and putting it on the fridge each time you go to get something to eat you’ll be reminded of your plan. (I’ve done this and its surprising how well this works!)
8. Enjoy a cheat day
Cheat day’s surprisingly work in your favour for a number of reasons a) they help you stick to your diet all week cause you know you’ll get to enjoy it on x day and b) they shock your metabolism into working at a faster rate and keeping up it’s end of the bargain hehe! Pick a day or a meal per week and eat whatever it is you like - enjoy!
9. Immerse yourself in your goals
Stick photos, articles, goals ANYTHING that relates to your weight loss aim where you will see them frequently - in your bedroom, in your office, in your kitchen. Constantly reminding yourself of your goal has been proven to increase results and motivation. Don’t laugh it off - just do it.
10. Take a fat burner
I took a fat burner twice a day for the 3 week period during which I lost 11 pounds. While there is more to a weight loss diet than supplements I’m a firm believer in the benefits of an extra boost. The effects you’ll feel if you combine a fat burner WITH exercise is INSANE. I included a link below if you want to check out more.
So there you go that’s my 10 rapid weight loss tips.
Let me know how you go
Shelley