The Dangers of Fast Weight Loss
As swimsuit season gets off to an official start, many people are desperate to lose ten pounds, or even more, as quickly as possible. This leads many to consider fast weight loss plans, without taking the time to research them fully. Some weight loss techniques may be harmful, and can result in severe dehydration.
Fast weight loss may help you see immediate results, but these results are not what they seem. Popular fasting or liquid diets may help you see ten pounds less on the scale, but this is commonly water weight. As soon as you go off the fasting diet, they’re going to come right back.
In order to achieve long term weight loss, natural methods are by far the most proven.
Let’s take a look at some of the best natural weight loss methods that anyone can utilize to lose weight efficiently. Remember, for the sake of your health, it is best to limit your weight loss to two pounds per week.
Cut out soda. One of the most dramatic ways to lose ten pounds the natural way, without even dieting, is simply to cut soda completely out of your diet. Instead of reaching for a can of diet soda that is laden with chemicals however, try water, or if you miss the fizz of pop, flavored seltzer.
Considering that the average can of soda has around 150 calories, if you cut out three cans per day, that would equal to 3150 less calories per week. One pound is equal to 3500 calories, so you’re well on your way to your first pound lost for the week, without even lifting a finger.
Calculate your basal caloric needs. Our bodies need a set amount of calories for basic bodily functions. If you go below that your metabolism starts to slow down and your weight loss efforts will be in vain. Fast weight loss diets that restrict you to 1200 calories or less are the worst metabolism culprits since they defeat your body’s natural system.
Once you have an idea of your basic caloric needs, take a day or two to write down everything you eat. Calculate your average daily intake and compare that with what your body really needs. This will help you target just how many calories you need to cut out.
Break up your workouts. If thirty or forty-five minutes of cardio sounds impossible, the good news is, you don’t need to do it all in one chunk. Try splitting it up into three, ten minute high intensity workouts each day. For those with busy schedules, it’s a lot easier to put aside ten minutes at a time, rather than thirty.
Focus your exercise routine on fat burning workouts or high intensity interval training. This will allow you to see the most results in the least amount of time.
Fast weight loss doesn’t have to be unhealthy, so long as you avoid fad diets and harmful weight loss practices. There are many natural ways to lose weight quickly and keep it off, without feeling the strain of dieting.