Although no magic pill or great secret will lead you down the road to weight loss, you can do some things to speed up your way to thinness. Eating less and exercising more may be common-sense advice, but these still apply no matter how fast you want to shed extra pounds. The difference to fast weight loss is in how much you're willing to sacrifice to achieve your goals.
Step 1
Eliminate all complex foods from your diet and consume basic staples. Cook using only one or two ingredients, such as vegetables and spices, or eggs and chopped veggies. Avoid extras, such as oils or sauces, which add empty calories. Instead, use cooking spray to prevent foods from sticking, and use spices and herbs to flavor your meals. Avoid restaurants as well, as foods tend to be richer there.
Step 2
Avoid all carbs except for whole grains and produce. Pastries, fried snacks and foods, white flour, white grains (including rice) and potatoes should all be erased from your diet to lose weight fast. To maintain a good level of energy, focus on whole grains, such as whole wheat, brown rice and vegetables. Eat fruits in moderation, as they contain lots of sugar.
Step 3
Switch to drinks that have no calories. Avoid sodas, fruit juices, coffee drinks and sports beverages. Instead, drink black coffee, unsweetened tea, seltzer water and plain water. If you miss having some flavor, have a diet drink, but make sure that both its calorie and sugar content are zero.
Step 4
Eat breakfast every day within an hour of getting up. This will stabilize your blood sugar and control cravings and energy dips later in the day. Throughout the rest of the day, eat small portions every three to four hours. This will keep hunger at bay and you will end up eating less by the end of the day. Eat your meals slowly and have a large glass of water (or other calorie-free drink) with them, so your brain and your stomach have time to feel full.
Step 5
Fill up on low-calorie foods. Vegetables are particularly high in fiber, which also increases the feeling of fullness. Other foods low in calories include tofu, rice cakes, low-fat cottage cheese, applesauce, roasted chestnuts, ice pops and apricots.
Step 6
Exercise every day. For fast weight loss, aim for 60 to 90 minutes of cardio and weight training every day. Try interval training, which is basically a series of periods of high intensity followed by periods of low-intensity activity, such as 10 minutes of fast walking followed by two minutes of running and repeat.
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