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So the question is whether you can lose several pounds in a short space of time. One thing that you cannot do is simply stop eating. Not only is it unhealthy, but it rarely works, especially if you want your weight loss to be sustainable. Your body is smart, and slows down your metabolism in order to better conserver its resources. So, the less you eat, the less your body uses up. And starving your body of fuel and nutrients cannot be considered safe. So how can safe weight loss be achieved?
Weight loss is a simple mathematical equation. Your calorie intake must be less than your calorie usage, or it won't work. So, you can do one of two things to stimulate weight loss. Either reduce what comes in or increase what is used up. To achieve the latter, you need to do exercise. If you seriously want to lose weight quickly, then you must do more exercise. This can be simply more walking, cycling or swimming, but if you use a gym, make use of the treadmills, walkers and exercise bikes. Try and avoid strengthening exercises, such as heavy weight lifting, and concentrate on aerobic exercises.
If you don't have access to the gym, or if the weather is bad, then do some routines at home, Anything that starts your brow sweating will help you. Simple step ups on your stairs would be a good exercise for example. Turn some motivational music on nice and loud and get sweaty. The more fun you can make it, the easier it will be to persevere. If you exercise once a day, then do two workouts a day instead.
The other side of the coin is the regulation of your calorie intake. It would be very useful if you can find a calorie chart to hand that will help you count the calories. Remember that the more you take on, the harder you will have to work to use them up, so a sensible approach to your diet will be helpful in the long run. If you have a sweet tooth, then try and get used to eating fruit instead. Rather than the quick up and down sugar rush that chocolate gives you, the sugar in fruit is better controlled by the body to give you a sustained energy boost.
Don't watch your weight so closely that you are on the scales every five minutes. Weigh yourself at the beginning and then give yourself a few days before weighing yourself again. You will be more encouraged if you find you have lost a few pounds after three days say, than if you constantly watch the scales and see no quick improvement. Make sure you stick to your exercise plan, and watch what you eat and everything will fall into place for you.