How To Lose 10 Pounds Rapidly

You have a vacation quickly approaching and only a short period of time to get your body beach-ready. Before racing to the weight loss aisle of the store for a quick fix, consider diet and exercise as your solution. Detox drinks and diet pills provide temporary results if any at all. Losing weight requires creating a calorie deficit or burning more calories that you take in daily. Make healthy changes to your daily habits and exercise regularly to lose 10 lbs. fast.

Step 1

Eat fewer calories per day. Record your meals using a food journal or an online weight management tool such as MyPlate on LIVESTRONG.COM. Track your calories for four days, add up the total number of calories and divide by four to calculate the average number of calories you consume. Subtract 500 to 1,000 from your average to calculate your calorie goal to lose 1 to 2 lbs. per week.

Step 2

Make healthy eating choices to encourage weight loss. Consume foods in their most natural state, such as lean steak, skinless poultry, coldwater fish, eggs, soybeans, legumes, whole grains, vegetables, fruits and good fats such as olive oil, nuts and seeds that keep you feeling fuller longer.

Step 3

Avoid processed foods that contain large amounts of sodium, chemical sweeteners and preservatives that encourage weight gain. Stay away from frozen dinners, potato chips, sugary snacks, deli meats and pre-seasoned meals.

Step 4

Participate in circuit training workouts four days per week to build muscle, boost metabolism and increase your daily calorie expenditure. Perform leg presses, push-ups for the chest, lat pulldowns for the back, crunches for the abs, dumbbell curls for biceps, lateral raises for shoulders and tricep overhead presses for four sets of 60 seconds each. Execute 30 seconds of cardiovascular activity, such as simulated jump rope after, each exercise.

Step 5

Drink more water to lose excess weight caused by water retention. Keep a water bottle with you at all times to stay hydrated throughout the day. Drink at least eight cups per day.