Losing a large amount of weight can be a long and slow process. MedlinePlus recommends losing only 1 to 2 lbs. per week in order to shed weight safely. But if you have an event coming up this weekend, you may want to slim down quickly, if only to look better in your jeans for one night. With one week of careful eating, you may be able to lose a small amount of weight quickly.
Step 1
Swap your usual beverages for water only for an entire week. To make the switch easier, invest in a refillable water bottle and keep it with you at all times so that you're not tempted by other beverages.
Step 2
Eat five to seven small, healthful meals each day, rather than three large meals. When choosing small meals, look for snack-portioned foods that can help tide you over until your next meal, such as fruit and almonds, half of a turkey sandwich or vegetables and hummus.
Step 3
Add 30 minutes of aerobic exercise to your existing exercise routine. While resistance training can help build muscle, to see real results you'll need to add cardio, as well. Cardio can help burn fat and calories from your body so you see faster results and your newly earned muscles.
Step 4
Eat a medium-sized apple before every meal to calm your feelings of hunger so you can eat your food slowly. The apple is low in calories and high in fiber and will help to fill your stomach. Stop eating your meal when you're full.
Step 5
Brush your teeth directly after eating. Having the minty taste in your mouth can help prohibit you from mindless snacking that can derail your diet efforts. If you don't have time to brush, keep a package of sugar-free gum on hand, which can have the same effects.
Tips and Warnings
- Eating smaller meals throughout the day can help you feel satisfied as well as revving up your metabolism to burn calories quicker. When you're hungry, you may eat too quickly and disallow the signal from your stomach to your brain that you're full. This can result in overeating. If you only drink water, you could cut between 200 and 400 calories daily.
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