Ambitious weight loss goals is excellent motivation for successfully shedding pounds. But, there's a line between losing weight as fast as possible and healthy weight loss. If you want to lose 10 pounds as fast as possible, consider what constitutes a rapid, but healthy weight loss program.
Considerations
Losing weight in the fastest way possible is rarely the healthiest or safest way to lose weight. Weight loss programs that promote rapid weight loss through starvation diets or by limiting food to one item compromise your body's ability to function. They can create vitamin deficiencies, increase risk of gallstones and lead to heart problems. However, you can lose weight quickly while making healthy choices and supporting your body.
Setting Goals
The National Institutes of Health advises weight loss rates of one to two pounds per week. If your goal is to lose 10 pounds, you can shed those pounds in as little as five weeks. Setting a goal of five weeks for weight loss is one of the most beneficial ways to lose weight quickly. Goal setting is an underrated aspect of the best weight loss programs. By setting a goal you commit to the program and are more likely to follow through with the regimen, resulting in faster weight loss.
Exercise
Weight loss is just one of many benefits of regular exercise. By exercising, you increase your body's metabolism which increases the rate at which calories from fat are burned. Choose aerobic exercise activities like cycling and jogging to burn the most calories from fat. Exercise aerobically three to five times per week for at least 20 minutes. Exercising longer than 20 minutes will burn additional calories and lead to faster weight loss.
Diet
Eating less doesn't mean starving yourself to lose weight. Eating 500 fewer calories each day can lead to weight loss of up to one pound per week. For the fastest weight loss, cut 1,000 calories from your diet to lose two pounds per week. Keep in mind any calories burned through exercise which will reduce the amount of calories you need to cut from your diet. For example: if you burn 200 calories from exercise per day and still want to lose two pounds per week, you only need to cut your daily caloric intake by 800 calories. While cutting calories, ensure that you maintain a balanced diet with servings of fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins and dairy.
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