More often than not, a "slow and steady wins the race" approach is most effective when it comes to weight loss. On average, people can lose between one and two pounds a week. However, if you want to reach your goal weight faster without putting your health at risk, you can make it a goal to lose 3 pounds each and every week. It will require changing some of your daily habits, but you can do it with a bit of persistence.
Step 1
Modify your diet so that it includes healthy food choices like whole grains, fresh vegetables, fruits, yogurt and fish. All of these foods make for a balanced and low-calorie diet, which is essential for losing any amount of weight. The key is to make eating healthier a habit, not just something you partake in to lose weight. Committing to a healthy diet as a part of your daily routine will make it much easier to adjust to.
Step 2
Replace all high-calorie and sugary drinks like soda, alcohol, and flavored coffees with water by tossing out your supply of these bad-for-you drinks and not buying them again. These drinks don't provide your body with any nutrition and provide you only with empty calories that will put your weight loss at a standstill. Water, on the other hand, contains no calories and helps to keep you hydrated and can even stave off hunger.
Step 3
Be mindful of when you eat by being sure to eat breakfast each morning and avoiding any food at least two hours before bedtime. This will help to kick start your metabolism in the morning and prevent any calories you eat later in the day from being stored as fat.
Step 4
Exercise at least four times a week for at least twenty minutes per session. Whatever exercise you enjoy will work, just so long as it gets your heart rate up. Common choices include jogging, swimming, running, riding a bike, aerobics or even dancing.
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