With so many fad diets promising quick weight loss, it would seem all you'd have to do is scan the list, pick one and start losing. However, according to the Centers for Disease Control, fad diets are notorious for lacking nutrition and are tied to short-term weight loss success. So what is the secret to losing weight naturally and quickly? There may not be a magic formula, but there are things you can do to drop pounds quickly and to stay healthy.
Step 1
Drink more water. Drinking water is at the top of every weight loss plan. Revolutionhealth.com says not to "underestimate the importance of drinking water for weight loss." Having enough water available internally is critical for digestion, circulation and absorption of nutrients and waste elimination. Often, thirst is misinterpreted as hunger; staying hydrated will help curb those jolts of hunger. Keeping a water bottle with you and drinking 6 to 8 glasses of water each day, according to Revolutionhealth.com, will help you fight fatigue and increase your energy level.
Step 2
Go raw. Natalia Rose, author of "The Raw Food Detox Diet," suggests transitioning to a raw diet--foods that are not heated above 115° F. According to Rose, eating a diet of simple, quick-exit foods will allow the body to release toxins (stored fat) and cleanse itself. She suggests quick-exit foods such as green drinks, fruits and vegetables as the main part of detoxing the body. Rose also suggests that starting each day with green drinks, consuming a raw lunch and eating steamed vegetables with a tossed salad for supper provides a simple way to begin cleansing the body of stored fat.
Step 3
Forget the processed foods. Revolutionhealth.com says that eating whole foods is the way to go. By forsaking processed foods, white flours, white sugar, artificial sweeteners, sodas and so on, you will eliminate much of the junk your body has to deal with prior to focusing on weight loss. If vegetables make up the largest part of your diet, you'll be increasing the antioxidants in your body. The plus side is that vegetables are low in carbohydrates, which means lower calories overall. Lowering calorie intake, especially when combined with increasing calorie output (exercise), is the fastest way to lose weight.
Things You'll Need
- Water
- Raw fruits and vegetables
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