Fast Weight Loss - 3 Easy Steps

For most people fast weight loss doesn't have to be hard or complicated. You don't keep a detailed journal that documents every calorie you consumed during the day and carefully calculating how much physical activity such as exercise you need to do to burn off those calories. Yes it requires a small change in your lifestyle, but it doesn't have to be difficult. Just a small change to your eating habits and the amount of physical activity you get during the day.

For instance, if you only need to lose a few pounds and you're not already eating healthy then maybe just changing the kind of calories you eat can make the difference. Instead of eating those fat laden, empty calories of burgers and fries try eating healthy whole grains, complex carbohydrates and lean meats. You may not even have to cut down on calories as your body will tend to burn those calories easier and faster.

If however the extra weight needs some help then add a little exercise into your weight loss program. Dieting when combined with exercise has proven to be highly effective. But even with keeping your food intake the same and just burning off an extra 500 calories per day you can figure to lose about a pound a week. I know that doesn't sound to exciting, but that's 56 pounds a year. Taking off a pound a week will allow your body to adapt to the changes easier and you'll be more likely to keep the weight off permanently.

Simply walking 3 miles a day will help you to burn an extra 500 calories, it's simple inexpensive and anyone who isn't physically impaired can do it. Any aerobic exercise will help fat burning such as walking, jogging, bicycling, swimming, etc.

And the final ingredient is to keep that motivation strong no matter how many bumps in the road you may experience along the way. For instance, keep a picture of that tropical Caribbean beach where you wanted to wear that new swimsuit tapped to your refrigerator door so the next time you reach for food you'll be reminded of your weight loss goals. Or find a support group, being surrounded by positive offering encouragement will help you should you begin to waver. Avoid negative people who only tend to criticize.