How to Lose 10 Pounds in a Week

As part of our human nature, it is very normal psychologically to opt for fast acting solutions some of which have included pills and other methods but in truth, there can never be any weight loss remedy that can reduce weight considerably within just minutes or even days.  The whole concept of weight loss is a long-term process and strategy that has got a lot to do with our lifestyles as opposed to drugs and medicines. Considering this well documented fact, the following five ways all centered on lifestyle can have very surprising results in weight loss.

Eat All Your Meals

The idea that increases in weight is a result of eating too much is by some respects distorted although it is a very genuine cause. The bad misconception created about the whole process of weight loss that food intakes should be reduced drastically is not only incorrect, but can also cause very adverse setbacks in your weight loss transformation. Eating small portions of food at given intervals of the day is very important in enhancing your metabolism which in turn is very important in burning of fat. The idea behind eating food in intervals is encouraged due to the fact that, blood sugar levels drop considerably if you stay for some hours without eating and due to this reason, the body appetite increases to a large extent leading to huge intakes of food at one single moment. Furthermore, it is very important to always try the best you can in eating your meals during the day and simple foods during dinner. The idea behind this practice is based on the fact that, breaking down of excess fats is more during the day due to an increased number of physical activities as opposed to nighttime where the rate of metabolism is very low. It’s a proven fact that women who eat breakfast weigh less.

Eat a Healthier Diet

Successful weight loss demands strict diet and nutrition. The general consensus among weight loss experts is that healthy and balanced meals should be taken at least for five times in a day and in small portions. Observing such a code calls for a lot of discipline which is very important if at all any meaningful results will be achieved.

Eat Less at a Time

Hunger is a physiological signal which can be manipulated and led astray by years of unhealthy eating. If your primary goal is healthy weight loss – it is often okay to stop eating before you are completely full; Fullness and satiety take some time to take effect. Serve food on smaller plates; never eat straight from a bag.

Add Fiber to Your Diet

Fibers tend to fill the stomach yet have a low calorie content once eaten. In other words what fibers do is that, they actually keep a very good balance of sugar levels in the blood and therefore they reduce the urge to eat or appetite. This is very important in reducing the huge intakes of food on a daily basis. Foods such as vegetables and fruits can be very good sources of fiber which in addition to reducing appetite, it is also very useful in reducing chances of heart diseases and furthermore, fiber is very efficient in cutting down cholesterol in the body.

Always Exercise Regularly

Exercise is just one of those physical activities that help your body to burn off excessive fats. Aside from this, exercises are also very important in increasing the metabolic performance of the body which helps in burning of excess calories. The kind of exercise you choose does not really matter but all the same, the exercise you choose should be on a daily basis and aiming to increase bodily fitness and reduce excess fats. Just to ensure that your weight loss is accompanied with some fun; it is advisable to choose an exercise that you will enjoy doing.

A little bit goes a long way. You don’t need to become an exercise nut to look and feel leaps and bounds better!

1. Hang out with skinny people

Chances are the people who you hang out with will influence the way you behave. So, hand out with skinny people, observe what they do to stay active and what they order at restaurants. Their good habits will rub off on you and help you lose the pounds

Don’t dump your fat friends. You can enjoy their company without using their habits. after all, they may need you someday to teach them how to keep in shape

2. Play the “If I Do” and the “If I don’t” game

Here’s a game that is great for helping you get skinny. Take two pieces of paper. On one piece write “If  I do” and on the other write “if I don’t”. The topic here is taking action to lose weight. On the first sheet write all the things that will happen if you choose to get your weight under control for the next week, month or even years. On the second sheet write all the things that might happen to you if you choose not to get your weight under control.

The first sheet will focus on all the positive results that you’ll get from finally getting in shape. The next sheet will focus on all the risks you are taking if you don’t.

The sheets will include items like…

If I do decide to get in shape-

• I’ll be proud that I decided to try to lose weight
• I’ll have dropped a belt size
• People will compliment me on how great I look
• I’ll be able to buy a news skinnier wardrobe
• My friends will look to me for guidance
• I’ll be able to really enjoy the outdoors
• I’ll be more desirable in the bedroom
• People will check me out in public
• I can trade my partner in for an upgrade
• I’ll have a lower risk for diabetes and heart disease

If I don’t decide to get in shape-

• I will know that I don’t have self-discipline
• I won’t be attractive to the opposite sex
• I’ll probably get heart disease
• I won’t want to be seen on the beach
• People will call me fat behind my back
• I’ll keep stretching out my clothes
• I’ll never know what it really feels like to be in shape

Keep these sheets out and refer to them several times a week. If you ever feel like you can’t keep up with your plan, look at them again and remind yourself what you’re fighting for. Examine each different point that you’ve made and consider the consequences of each item. This will help you stay motivated and remind you what you’re fighting for. It’s hard to think about quitting when you know all the great things that will happen if you stick to it and all the bad things that will happen if you don’t

3. Set goals and then reward yourself

Start by setting a realistic goal for yourself. For example, aim to lose two pounds per week. If you do lose two pounds per week, then congratulate yourself on a job well done. If, however, you lose 3 or more pounds per week then give yourself a great reward. You can reward yourself with a day at the spa or some new clothes that you’ve been eyeing. Just remember, you can’t reward yourself with things that

Make sure you reward yourself with something that you actually want, this will make it much easier to stay motivated.

4. Set goals and then punish yourself

If you find yourself unable to meet your goals, then make sure you set your own strict consequences. For example if you only lost one pound a week when you planned to lose two, punish yourself by depriving yourself of something you enjoy. Force yourself to always take the stairs even when there is an elevator nearby, or limit yourself to one hour a day on the internet.

Make sure the consequences of your failure will actually bother you, then you’ll be sure to always stay motivated.

Weight loss is an intensely personal decision. However – for teens especially – it’s very important to first answer a single question before dediciding to embark on a weight loss plan: Do You Really Need to Lose Weight?
This may appear obvious at first, but not everyone needs to – or should – lose weight. All too frequently, teenagers lose weight to unhealthy weight levels in order to search out an “ideal” body as perpetuated by the media. This leads to yo-yo dieting and, sometimes, even eating disorders.
It’s easy to gain a distorted image of what your body should look like (and what your body does look like), so keep in mind: when girls are asked to pick which body type guys find ideal, they invariably choose one several sizes thinner than the guys themselves, when asked which is sexiest.
A scale, further, doesn’t tell the whole story. Your weight is not your health. It doesn’t tell you anything about the health of your internal organs, bones, fat, muscles, or how you heart feels. So put your health first and your weight second.
So, before losing weight, ask yourself: Am I really overweight?