7 Easy Ways to Lose 10 Pounds (Fast!)
Swimsuit season is coming soon and many of us need to lose 10 pounds of flab fast. Losing body fat doesn't have to be as difficult as many people make it. Here are 7 proven ways to lose 10 pounds in a fast, healthy, and easy way...
1. Boost your protein intake. Lean protein is a "hot burning" food that requires lots of energy to digest. It also happens to increase feelings of fullness and help suppress the appetite. Oh, and the amino acids contained in protein foods are the building blocks of metabolism-boosting muscle tissue.
Bottom line: Eat more protein (get at least 30% of your daily calories from protein).
2. Cut out "bad" calories. Limit or eliminate your intake of processed, refined sugars, flours, and fats. Refined (man made) sugars, flours, and fats keep you from losing body fat. The less you eat them the faster and easier it will be to lose pounds. The same goes for fried foods.
3. Eat breakfast. Yes, you've heard it before. But there's a reason for that. Eating a high-protein breakfast with some healthy fats and "good" carbs included is one of the easiest ways to jump-start your metabolism, keep your energy and blood sugar levels stable, and reduce your chances of overeating later in the day.
4. Snack... a lot. Eating small, healthy, protein-rich snacks frequently throughout the day is easy to do and can speed up the weight loss process quite a bit. Keep your metabolism boosted, your blood sugar stable, and your appetite in check by eating a healthy snack every 2-3 hours during the day.
5. Use fiber to fight fat. You can use the power of fiber-rich foods to make it easier to eat right for fat loss. Before every meal eat a small salad or a serving of fresh veggies and/or fruit. The natural fiber in these healthy foods will fill you up a little bit, reduce your appetite, and make it much, much easier to make smart food decisions.
6. Choose good carbs. Eating the right kinds of carbohydrate foods is a key to fast, easy weight loss. Get most of your carbohydrates from raw or steamed vegetables, fresh fruits, and beans. Limit grain intake to 1 or 2 servings per day, and always choose 100% whole grain versions. These natural, healthy carbs will help you lose pounds faster.
7. Get intense. Add some higher-intensity "intervals" to your normal workouts and you could burn off that extra fat much faster. Studies have shown that performing a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workout makes your body burn fat and calories for hours even after you've finished working out!
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posted by JC @ 6:25 PM
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Those are some very helpful tips for losing a few pounds. Thanks for the article.
I've been listening to an online internet radio show called onthehomestretch. They are doing something called Health Quest - it's kind of like Biggest Loser, only it's not about weight. Their goal is to work on improving themselves on the inside. It's really interesting. They have a blog at http://onthehomestretch.blogspot.com
What great diet tips!
People often reach for the low fat, carbohydrate options (pasta, bread etc) when dieting and end up unknowingly eating more calories than before. Therefore another important factor for weight loss is total food intake. No matter what type of food they eat, people should be eating less and moving more than before.
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Good calories is the way to go.
And good sugar too. Like the FOS that can be found in Yacon Syrup.
I don`t think I could have said it better my self , except maybe add some cardio on days when you are not weight training and make sure you get plenty of sleep.
These are excellent tips. A few other things I've discovered over the years that will help you lose weight fast.
1. Staying Focused - Working out on a consistent basis will fine tune your body and keep you burning fat even while your sleeping. This is because your metabolism will increase and yur body will become more efficient at energy expenditure.
2. Having Fun - You need to have fun to stay motivated. For some, this might include working out with a partner, listening to music, or whatever else you can think of.
3.Low carbs at night - This one is a biggie in my opinion. It's so easy to reach for the pasta and other high-energy foods. If I'm trying to lose weight I opt for tune fish salads, fruits, lean chicken, and other easy to digest foods.
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Hi JC!
My name is Tina Brown and I run a website http://home-gym-fitness-equipment.co.uk.
I aim to provide advice on equipment, exercise, diet, health, etc.
I find your website very interesting and I already link to it in one of my articles (the top 5 fut burning foods)
I would really appreciate if you could recommend my website to your readers - is that something you could consider?
If you have any tips/advice on my website you are more than welcome to drop me a line.
thanks,
Tina
All good thoughts, JC.
Also, for those that don't want to work out or eat well - invest in a good body hair trimmer and sunless tanner!
POOF! You're beach ready...
My nutritionist friends tell me that 1-2 pounds a week is the safest way to lose and keep it off, fast is not nessesarly a good way to go ..
to be honest, protein intake is always mentioned for food, protein for breakfast, protein for snacks, protein everywhere.
Am I alone finding this VERY difficult to do ?
If we cut off protein supplement, powders, bars and other artificial stuff what are we left with ?
I mean what are practical advices for this ? Should I really travel with small fridge and pieces of meat or eggs or some milk stuff ? Any other good sources of protein that would not go bad without a fridge ?
Thanks, sorry for this verbal flow but I'm more and more frustrated by this puzzle. I already pack my lunch most of the time, cook for myself and my family with all the healthy choices but everything has limits right and really couldn't walk on the streets with fridge in my laptop backpack...
I just want to say that dedication is the key to fitness success. Stick to your program, no matter what.
The point on protein is very interesting. Sometimes it is not always possible for 30% of your intake to be protein, in terms of the actual food, i.e cost currently of meat and fish, time it takes to prepare etc. A protein supplement could be considered, for example whey protein. A daily dose is approximately (dependant on manufacturer) 17g, a significant contribution. It should not be used as replacement for meals, but may help people with a busy lifestyle.
Hey Craig,
Dr. Wayne Andersen’s book, Habits of Health, is set for release late July, and we already have a group of participants from around the U.S. who are reading the book and following the program. They are blogging about their experience on http://totalhealthdifference.blogspot.com/ Dr. Andersen has a list of topics and story ideas he could submit to you, and he would love to have the opportunity to be a guest blogger on slimpossible if you are interested.
Dr. A would be willing to blog on any topic you like. Would you like us to come back to you with a few suggestions, or are there some topics you want covered that you already have in mind? I have not started doing any media relations yet, but I did attached the press release I have written (below) to give you some background on Dr. A and his credentials. He could blog about a chapter from the book, top-of-mind subjects, what ever you think is most interesting.
Thanks and hope to hear from you soon.
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Hi,
Your post was great. Anyone can be healthy if those things are well followed. It requires strong determination as well. For people who are going to start their session of loosing weight, these points would be a great help.
I lost like 32 pounds and how I lost that much weight was I ate a lot of salad no meat, no carbs or sugars and went to the gym once in the morning and once in the evening.
Coffee: Research shows that the caffeine may help you to tackle more intense workouts, which can translate to burning more calories and fighting off weight gain. Loaded with antioxidants, coffee may also lower the risk of Parkinson’s, type 2 diabetes and some cancers BUT steer clear of calorie-laden coffee drinks with whipped cream, chocolate and sugary syrups. Instead, opt for a latte or cappuccino made with skim milk.
Also, adding medium and then high intensity cardio FIRST thing in the morning will just MELT fat...
not to mention your metabolic rate will be in high gear for another 4 hours after.
talk about the perfect start to ur day!!
Sahil M
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Great List! I especially encourage the fiber intake. Foods rich in fiber can help you feel full much longer than junk food!
Number 7 is my favourite.
A friend of mine participated in a study on HIIT and went from 12 to 8% body fat (measured on DEXA, which are usually 3-5% higher than calipers) without changing his diet in 6 weeks. 3 HIIT sessions only. Crazy!
nice article about protein...very informative thx
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