Losing weight fast can be done in a multitude of ways. Crash dieting will produce fast weight loss, but this is temporary and will work only during the first week or so of following the diet. Making a few permanent changes, on the other hand, can lead to weight loss that is permanent.
Step 1
Cut out of your daily diet all foods that provide a high calorie content but little to no nutrition. These include fried foods, pastries, sodas, candies, sweets and fast foods. When possible, find a healthier alternative, such as diet soda or baked foods. If no healthier alternative is available, consider cutting the food off completely or having it just once a week.
Step 2
Allow yourself one diet-free day a week. On your day off, go for carbohydrates, high-fat food and everything else you've given up during the week. Knowing that this day exists makes it easier to stick to a more strict diet throughout the week. Also, the change in calorie intake revs up your metabolism by "confusing" it and will accelerate the speed at which you burn weight.
Step 3
Lower your carbohydrate intake. Avoid all white carbs, such as white bread, sugary cereal, pasta, white rice and potatoes. Instead, switch to whole-grain carbs and eat them sparingly, spreading them throughout the day. Combine carbs with proteins and fats, so their impact on blood sugar is lower.
Step 4
Add more lean protein to your diet. Chicken, turkey and fish are the best options, as long as they're baked, broiled or cooked without oils. If you're eating dairy, make it the low-fat or skim option, so you save yourself some fat and calories. Protein is filling, so eat it throughout the day to keep cravings at bay and to speed up your metabolism.
Step 5
Weigh yourself daily. While most diet programs tell you to weight yourself once a week, doing it daily will make you more accountable and make it easier to implement changes if the current program is not working. Use a digital scale so you can notice small fluctuations, as this will give you encouragement.
Step 6
Consume lots of liquids. Water is best, but most calorie-free, caffeine-free drinks will also count toward your 10 glasses a day. Herbal teas, diet sodas, unsweetened juices and decaf coffee are all good options. Liquids keep you full, so you eat less, and they also speed up your metabolism.
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