Quick weight loss diets can be very taxing on the body. Troubleshooting your diet can be difficult because there is so much conflicting information and it is hard to know who to believe. Moreover, dieting is not just a physically stressful ordeal, it is also very emotional and psychological for many people. Follow a few simple tips to guarantee the success of your quick weight loss diet.
Speed Up Weight Loss With Fasting
"The Miracle of Fasting" recommends a one- to three-day fast to jump-start a diet for quick weight loss. Author Paul C. Bragg recommends consuming an apple cider vinegar drink three to five times a day to suppress hunger, keep energy levels high and encourage cleansing and weight loss. To mix this drink, combine 2 tbsp. of organic apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp. of honey and 8 oz. of distilled water.
Do Not Go Too Low-Carb
"X-treme Lean" authors Jonathan Lawson and Steve Holman warn against going too low-carb. Besides missing out on key vitamins and nutrients, you also deprive your muscles of highly anti-catabolic (preventing muscle breakdown) carbohydrates. Carbs are the body's primary source of fuel, and cutting them too much can cause a cloudy-headed feeling. Mental clarity can suffer.
Eat More Frequently
Eating more frequent meals is a very powerful tool for fast weight loss, according to "The Abs Diet." The author recommends three main meals per day, with three snacks in between. This strategy suppresses appetite, stabilizes blood sugar and keeps the metabolic rate elevated all day long for increased fat burning.
Do Two-a-Day Cardio
Two-a-day cardio can be very effective for rapid weight loss. This means doing two separate cardiovascular workouts per day, up to six days a week. It is important to always take one day off from all formal training to allow the body to recover. However, two 30-minute cardio sessions can be very effective for burning body fat. Do one workout on an empty stomach upon rising, and the other later in the day or before bed after your last meal of the day.
Have a Cheat Meal Every Week
Authors Jonathan Lawson and Steve Holman suggest that you have one cheat meal every week. Dieting actually causes the body to lower the metabolic rate in response to lower caloric intake. This ingenious strategy helps to prevent starvation when food is limited. However, it also creates dieting plateaus, where you eat less and less, but you cannot seem to lose those last few pounds. To prevent this, eat whatever you want at one meal, on one day per week.
References
- "The Miracle of Fasting"; Paul C. Bragg; 2009
- "X-treme Lean"; Jonathan Lawson and Steve Holman; 2006
- "The Abs Diet"; David Zinczenko; 2004
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