You'd be surprised what you can accomplish in a month. If you stick to a healthy diet and exercise program, you can jump start your weight-loss program and lose approximately 8 lbs. safely. Adopt a sustainable diet and exercise program so you can lose weight and keep it off. Consult your doctor before beginning a new exercise and diet program, especially if you have health problems or injuries.
Say No to Fads
Fad diets that involve eating the same foods over and over for a period of several weeks may seem like an easy and fast way to lose weight. Although they may help you lose water weight, you will most likely gain all of the weight back immediately after stopping the diet. Stay away from diets that do not involve an exercise plan or cut food groups out of your eating plan.
Burn More and Consume Fewer Calories
The most effective way to lose weight in a short period of time is to make small modifications in both your diet and exercise routine. In order to lose 1 lb. of fat, you must burn 3,500 calories more than your normal, needed amount. To do this, cut calories from your diet or add exercise to burn more. To lose 2 lbs. every week, cut 500 calories out of your diet and burn 500 more calories in your workout every day.
Stay Motivated
Although a month may seem like a short period of time, it may feel like years when you're in the middle of a rigorous diet and exercise plan. Don't let your cravings get the best of you -- instead, fill your dinner plate up with mostly vegetables and fruit, and include smaller portions of lean protein and whole grains to stay full after meals. Exercise with your friends so you can keep each other motivated and you'll be less likely to get discouraged.
Keep the Weight Off
Don't go back to your old routine as soon as the month is over. Although you don't have to continue such a strict diet and exercise routine, you must continue to exercise and eat healthy foods every day in order to keep the weight off. Add about 200 calories of healthy, low-calorie foods into your diet every day. If you continue to lose weight, add another 200 calories. Continue adding calories until your weight stays stable.
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