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Quickest Way To Lose Weight

I guess I’m one of those people who isn’t that good at only thinking about the short term. I tend to think more long term and that includes when I’m considering what is the quickest way to lose weight. Whatever type of weight loss plan I decide on must not be bad for my overall, long term health or I won’t do it.

That is what I recommend for you too. Today we know a lot more about the effects of some of these diets and supplements over the long haul. In my opinion, it’s not worth dying over 10 extra pounds.

When it comes to the quickest way to lose weight I prefer to balance the speed of the weight loss with my overall health. I will force myself to be more patient and take a little longer so that the results I get are better for my body.

To that end, you should talk to your doctor before you start any type of weight loss plan. Whether you are focusing primarily on your eating plan, your exercise plan, or the best option, a combination of both, getting the approval of your doctor before you start is just the smart thing to do.

I’ve never been much of a fan of taking a supplement. Why? Simple, it’s short term. For the most part, you aren’t going to be taking supplements for the rest of your life and if all your weight loss hinges on that pill, what will happen when you stop taking it?

Instead, if I use a supplement at all, I use it with the idea that it is for short term use only and it is only a way to help me get off to a quick start with my weight loss.

I know from personal experience that it’s much easier to stick with a weight loss plan as soon as you start to see some results. Using a supplement for a short term, until you start seeing some results, can be a great way to keep yourself motivated.

Another thing I try to do is make sure I am drinking enough water. Again, talk to your doctor to find out how much you should be drinking (believe it or not, you can do harm if you drink too much water too).

I’ve been told that most people should drink half of their body weight in ounces of water every day. So, if you weigh 150 lbs. you should drink 75 ounces of water daily (75 is half of 150).

The absolute best thing I did to lose weight, and I lost it in one week too, was to eat more. Sounds weird, doesn’t it? But I found that when I ate 6 small, but nutritious, meals daily I lost weight with out really trying.

I lost 6 pounds in that first week. I just ate small meals consisting of lean protein, fresh vegetables and a little bit of carbs. At that time I wasn’t even exercising that much.

The reason this worked so well is easy: I was providing my body with the fuel it needed to run at it’s very best. When you give your body what it needs, you will almost always see it runs efficiently and that means it will burn more fat.

I find that the quickest way to lose weight is when you work with your body instead of against it.


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Lose Weight Fast And Easy

OK, so you were just watching t.v. (or listening to the radio or reading a magazine) and you saw an ad that promised that you could lose weight fast and easy. But, since you are an intelligent person, you have your doubts.

Is it really possible to lose weight fast and easy? Is there really a system, a supplement or an exercise machine that will work like that?

Well, I don’t pretend to be an expert but I can tell you from my experience I’ve never found anything for weight loss that really delivered the way it was supposed to.

I have found that some exercise programs, eating programs or supplements might help a little, but I’ve never found one that will do it all as quickly or as easily as the advertising would have you believe.

I have bought many types of products over the years to get in better shape. Everything from exercise equipment, to workout DVD’s to a supplement and I can tell you one thing that I’ve noticed on all of them: they have disclaimers.

While not necessarily a bad thing, when you buy a weight loss supplement that promises you can lose weight “without dieting or exercise” and then you read the side of the bottle where it clearly states something like: “In conjunction with a healthy eating plan and exercise” you kind of have to wonder if the supplement is really doing anything at all.

I mean if you used the same healthy eating plan and exercise without taking the supplement, would you see the same results? Is it the supplement that is making the excess fat disappear or is it the healthy eating plan and exercise?

Like I said above, I’m no expert so I don’t know but it does kind of make you wonder, doesn’t it?

Of course, you should always talk to your doctor before you start any type of eating plan, exercise plan or taking any supplements. If you have any restrictions your doctor will let you know.

So, you may be wondering, does that mean that I have to work hard to lose weight? Well, based on my own experience, the answer to that question would be “no”. You see, recently I went on a “diet” where I just gave my body the foods it needed to run at it’s best.

I ate several small, healthy meals throughout the day and I actually lost weight! Yes, that’s right, you heard me, I ate more food and I lost weight.

I lost almost a pound a day! And the really cool thing was that I did it in a healthy way; I just gave my body what it needed. I increased my metabolism so I was burning fat throughout my day and I lost weight.

I hope that I’ve shown you that while there may not be any shortcuts to weight loss, you can lose all the weight you need to lose just by giving your body what it needs. Keeping your body functioning at it’s best while losing weight sounds like a pretty good deal to me.

If you want to lose weight fast and easy I would recommend you talk to your doctor first for some ideas and then see about eating your way to a better body. Sounds odd, but it worked for me, it will probably work for you too.


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Fastest Way To Lose Weight

Pills, gadgets, diet plans, recipe books, prepared for you meals… what is the fastest way to lose weight? Well, all of those things may be able to help you out, but most of them will require a little work on your part too.

Despite what all the advertisers may try to tell you, none of the supplements or gadgets will do it for you if you have a lot of bad habits. To really get some weight loss you will need to change your habits.

How much of a change will you need? Well, that depends on how much weight you need to lose and how fast you want to lose it. If you have a lot of weight to lose and you are in no particular hurry, you don’t need to make big lifestyle changes.

But, if you want to lose a lot of weight and you want to lose it as fast as possible, the more bad habits you change the quicker you can lose that weight.

For example, if you have a habit of eating too many sweets (and I speak from experience) just cutting back will make a difference in your weight. The more you cut back the quicker you will see changes.

That doesn’t mean that you have to cut sweets out of your diet totally, but the more you cut back the sooner you will see results.

Fastest way to lose weight can also be to add more movement to your day. Something as simple as going for a walk can be another thing that can make a big difference not only in your weight but also in your overall health.

It seems like today we swing from one extreme to another. We either think that everything has to be quick and easy or it has to be extremely difficult. There is no middle ground.

That is not the case. Of course, the more strict you are with your diet and exercise routine the quicker you will lose weight but that doesn’t mean you have to be perfect to see results.

Most people aren’t going to be able to stick with a strict plan long enough to really make it work. Another thing to take into consideration is the fact that you will want to make these new habits a permanent part of your life. If you don’t you will only gain the weight back as soon as you stop doing what you’ve been doing.

No one is going to give up something they love for the rest of their life. So, if you set things up too strictly you will most likely also be setting yourself up for failure too.

I personally think that the fastest way to lose weight is to give your body what it needs to run optimally. That’s what I did and I lost almost a pound a day. I fed my body the right types of foods in the right amount at the right times. The results speak for them self.


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Weight Loss Chat Rooms-One Of The Many Tools To Help

Weight Loss Chat Rooms-One Of The Many Tools To Help

If you are trying to lose weight and get in better shape you have many tools that can help you along. Some of them are offline like exercise equipment or supplements and some of them are online. One of those “tools” are weight loss chat rooms. I know this may not sound helpful but it can be.

This is what I mean: years ago, I was overweight after the birth of my children. I wanted to get into better shape so I joined a martial arts class.

That was a great idea since I really enjoyed it. But the problem was that I still needed more so I started working out at home on my home gym. That worked really well and I loved the way I felt and was definitely making progress. But what kicked everything into high gear was when I met a friend who became my workout buddy.

Having someone to keep me motivated and to work out with was really helpful. I really started to make a lot more progress from that point on. And that is what weight loss chat rooms can do for you too.

You can meet people and help each other stay motivated. Even if it is just exchanging your favorite chicken recipe or telling everyone about the great new fish recipe you found, it is a way for you to interact with people who are trying to accomplish the same thing you are.

There are many of these chat rooms online all you need to do is do a search. If you are fairly new to chat rooms though, I want to warn you that not everyone is who they say they are.

You do need to be careful that you don’t give out details about yourself that could cause trouble. Just keep the conversation revolving around weight loss, fitness, diet and health related issues and you can learn a lot of valuable information.

Some of these chat rooms may even be able to provide you with exercise plans. It’s a good idea to change up your routine every now and then. It will keep your body “guessing” which will amp up your results.

Asking others who are interested in fitness what they recommend for a workout might open you up to even more possibilities. This can be an online equivalent of a workout buddy.

Also, comparing notes on your progress can provide just the right amount of peer pressure to keep you from slacking off. When I was working out in the gym, knowing my workout buddy was “watching” made me work harder (not that she was really paying that much attention but I felt like she was and I didn’t want to look like I was being lazy!).

There are many benefits you can get from weight loss chat rooms. Everything from comparing recipes to exchanging exercise tips to just having someone help you stay motivated. It may be well worth your effort to find one or more chat rooms to join.


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