It's bikini wearing season and you're worried about not being able to fit into yours or have that bulging stomach you don't exactly want to show off at the beach. How nice would it be to lose 8 pounds in one week? If you're dying to lose those extra pounds, follow the tips below to help you lose 8 pounds in just the next week.
More Water
Before eating, drink 16 full ounces of water. This will cause you to feel full and bloated resulting in you eating less and while still giving you that sense of fullness. Another benefit is that plain water helps cleanse your body.
Less Calories
You need to eat less calories in order to lose weight. Even while sleeping, your body burns calories. By limiting your caloric intake and increasing your activities or exercise, you will burn more calories. Take in less bad foods and increase the good foods. Doing so is the recipe for success when it comes to losing weight.
Get Rid of Sugary Foods
Simply removing the sugars from your diet will cause you to drastically lose weight. Not adding sugar to your coffee or cereal are examples of this. Avoid carbohydrates as they turn into sugar. Many foods that don't contain vast amounts of sugar are delicious and won't add to your weight.
Increase Your Fiber Intake
The fact is that more fiber will encourage fat loss. Fibrous vegetables, whole grains, whole wheat pastas, and cereals all give you a sense of fullness. You may experience bloating, cramps, or gas at the beginning so increase your fiber content gradually everyday so that your body can adjust easier.
Avoid Fatty Foods
Nothing will add more weight quickly than oils. You should stick to foods that are either natural or dried such as prunes or raisins.
Exercise More
Other than decreasing your daily food intake, nothing can help you lose weight quicker than daily exercise. Not only will you see the pounds drop off the scale, they will also make you healthier and more toned. A complete full body workout is not necessary. Simply walking to your work, taking the stairs instead of elevator, parking in the farthest spot so you have a longer walk, or biking are all simple ways to exercise. You don't need that a month gym membership. Pairing your diet with exercise is the way to do it.
Portion Size
The sizes of your meals determine how successful your diet is. Learning portion control is the key to losing weight. You want to consume smaller more frequent meals as opposed to two or three large meals so you're body is in a constant state of calorie burning. Doing so will help you avoid that sugar crash most people experience after large meals.
Be Determined
To meet your goals and get the results you want in the shortest amount of time, you need to be determined and put all your focus into it. Your diet won't work if you are not committed to making it work. Once you see the pounds coming off, you will feel good and naturally want to continue what has been working. Every once in a while, reward yourself with little treats because you have been working so hard.
