Losing 50 pounds in three months will not be easy. It takes determination, a simple understanding of metabolism and an effective diet and exercise plan. The path to healthy weight-loss involves combining a decrease in caloric intake with an increase in physical activity. Burning more--while taking in fewer--calories helps your body quickly get rid of unwanted pounds. In addition, incorporating a few supplements, dietary strategies and the practice of fasting will have you well on your way to losing 50 pounds in a quarter of a year.
Step 1
Purchase a whey protein powder or liquid amino acid supplement, providing 15 to 10 grams of protein per serving. In addition, buy a fat-burning product with 300 milligrams of EGCG and 200 milligrams of caffeine, which "Muscle Nerd" Jeff Anderson contends can elevate metabolic rate. Fucothin is a non-caffeinated alternative if you cannot tolerate caffeine. Last, pick up a natural diuretic product, which can help to eliminate unwanted water retention.
Step 2
Eat 750 calories less than your maintenance caloric intake per day. Use the suggested online resource to calculate your maintenance calories. Be sure to spread your total daily calories over five to seven smaller meals throughout the day. "The Fat Burning Bible" recommends three main meals with three mid-meal snacks, structured as follows: 30 percent lean protein, 30 percent healthy fat and 40 percent low-glycemic carbohydrates.
Step 3
Find a good fitness program that includes three to five resistance training workouts per week. Then add 60 minutes of cardiovascular exercise per day, at least five days a week. Several smaller sessions of cardio are equivalent to one, long-duration workout because the effect is cumulative. "The Fat Burning Bible" and "The Abs Diet" offer excellent beginner workouts. The e-books "Xtreme Lean" and "Combat the Fat" are more advanced alternatives.
Step 4
Incorporate one free meal per week, where you eat whatever you want without worrying about calories, sugars or fat. According to Anderson, the free meal keeps your body from down-shifting metabolism, which can cause havoc for weight-loss goals. Remember, you get only one free meal, on one day, once a week.
Step 5
Incorporate fasting into your weight-loss plan. According to "The Miracle of Fasting" by Paul C. Bragg, fasting can help to manage your body weight and cleanse toxins from your system. This apple cider vinegar drink can keep hunger at bay: 1 or 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, 1 packet of stevia or natural honey, and 8 ounces of distilled water. Drink this mixture three to five times a day. After an initial fast of one to three days, fast for 24 hours every week to further cut calories and promote continued weight-loss.
Things You'll Need
- Whey protein
- Liquid amino acids
- Fat burner
- Workout program
- Apple cider vinegar
- Distilled water
- Stevia or natural honey
References
- The Abs Diet; David Zinczenko; 2004
- The Fat Burning Bible; Mackie Shilstone; 2005
- The Miracle of Fasting; Paul C. Bragg; 2009
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