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How to Lose Weight Fast

There are many ways to lose weight these days.  You can surgically remove the weight, take pills, diet, and/or stop eating for long periods of time. Yet, with all the ways to lose weight you have to be committed to removing the weight. If you lose weight to quickly your body may experience nutrient deficiencies.

Losing weight is hard and most people say that the belly fat is the most difficult part of body fat to get rid of, and it’s also the last thing to go. The fat around your waistline and internal organs is known as bad fat also called visceral fat and it can increase your risk of cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.

Here are some quick ways to lose weight:

Eat Once a Day

The idea is to eat one meal a day. For one hour in the day eat a preferably healthy meal. You can drink lots of water, have a smoothie or any health drink throughout the day, but you are only eating one meal a day. The meal can be whatever you want to eat, but to lose weight fast try to make it a health meal, for example something from the keto or Mediterranean diet plans.

  • Eat what you like but stay away from sugary foods.
  • Instead of eating something sugary, eat some fruit.
  • Try to eat one large healthy meal.

Eat Twice a Day

Try eating one very small meal when you wake up and one larger meal for dinner. You can drink coffee, tea, or have a smoothie when you wake up along with a very small portion of fruits, nuts, berries, oatmeal, eggs or something healthy. No lunch, then for dinner eat a regular meal, (you don’t have to portion your meals out for dinner). However, to lose weight fast you may want to portion your meals and eat something healthy, for example something from the keto or Mediterranean diet plans.

  • Eat what you like but stay away from sugary foods.
  • Instead of eating something sugary, eat some fruit.
Healthy Vegetables

Eat More Plant Based Foods

What is a plant based diet really? A plant based diet is eating more than just leafy green vegetables. It’s eating fruits, lentils, nuts, whole grains, seeds, beans or anything that grows from the ground. The benefits of eating a plant based diet are:

  • It controls the blood sugars in your body
  • It increases your intake of fiber, vitamins and minerals
  • Reduces the risk of heart disease
  • Reduces the risk of diabetes
  • Reduces your risk of getting cancers
  • Improves your mood and mental functions
  • Reduces cholesterol

Reduce Your Sugar Intake

Sugar is all around bad for your body, here is a list of negative effects sugar has on your body:

  • It causes inflammation in your body
  • It increases weight gain
  • It increases your risk of getting diabetes
  • It causes your artery walls to become inflamed and grow thicker
  • It causes your liver to store fat
  • It is linked with Alzheimer’s disease
  • It increases your risk of heart disease
  • It increases you cholesterol levels

Reduce Processed Carbs

Are Carbs good or bad? Carbs is short for carbohydrates which are sugar molecules. Our bodies break down carbohydrates into glucose which is one of the main energy sources for our bodies. Carbs provide fuel for your brain, kidneys, and central nervous system. You can find carbohydrates in most foods and drinks.

However, eating a lot of carbs may have a negative effect on your health. Carbs that are refined may increase blood triglycerides, blood sugar levels and cause insulin resistance. Don’t cut carbs out of your diet altogether, but try to reduce your daily intake of processed carbs.

Here are a number of benefits for eliminating sugar molecules known as carbohydrates from your body.

  • You will be able to maintain a healthy weight
  • It decreases your risk of heart disease
  • It decreases your risk of diabetes
  • It reduces your risk of colon cancers
  • It improves the health of your gut microbiome
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5 Drinks That Burn Fat

  • Lemon water and honey
  • Green Tea with a cut of lemon
  • Ginger Tea with a cut of lemon
  • Lemon water, honey, and apple cider vinegar
  • Pineapple juice with apple cider vinegar
  • Grapefruit juice with apple cider vinegar
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Exercise For 5-10 Minutes Daily

Do a 5-10 minute exercise twice a day, or go for a 10 minute walk on a treadmill. Playing sports increases brain function because playing sports has a strategical aspect to being active.