Anyone that is overweight understands the feeling of stress when it comes to shopping or preparing for a special event or vacation. When shopping it seems that all the clothes are made to look best on a small figure. When planning for special events and vacations your appearance and what you will wear is often one of the first worries.

It is not uncommon for individuals to want to lose their excess fat at a very rapid pace. Oftentimes a special event or a vacation prompts this new ambition and rejuvenation of the forgotten desire for a slimmer body.

But losing weight can be difficult and if done improperly it can be potentially dangerous. Below you will find the top ten ways to lose body fat fast.

1)Take note of your average daily calorie intake. You may want to keep a food journal for at least a few days before you actually begin any fat loss plan. This journal will be an important tool in your fat loss arsenal.

2)Use your food journal to determine what high-fat and high-calorie foods you eat regularly. Make a plan to reduce the intake of those foods.

3)Make it a point to find substitutes for the high-fat and high-calorie foods that you will be limiting. If you are too restrictive on yourself you will not be likely to stick with your plan at all.

4)Plan your meals ahead of time. If you wait until it is time to eat or until you are hungry to decide what the meal will consist of you are much more likely to eat quick foods or simply foods that are less than desirable for anyone trying to manage his or her weight.

5)Similar to planning your meals you should adjust your portion or serving sizes. Free refills are not attractive when they appear in the fat areas of your body!

6)Keep healthy snacks available. Do your research and find snacks that are appealing to you. Eat those between meals. Do not allow yourself to get to an extremely hungry point.

7)Add fiber to your diet. This helps to maintain the efficiency of the digestive system and keeps you regular.

8)Drink lots of water. Water does many important things for the human body but when trying to lose fat or excess pounds the advantages of drinking water are multiplied.

9)Exercise to some degree at least 3 or 4 times per week. If you cannot find the time to plan a workout of some sort then at least find ways to incorporate extra activity into your daily schedule; use the stairs, give up the remote, park at the end of the parking lots, etc.

10)Allow yourself one day per week to have free from any restrictions; but do not go overboard, just allow yourself to eat a special treat or meal. Then get back to your regimen.

A good tip is to measure your success by the way your clothes fit you rather than by what the scales say. Keep in mind that muscle weighs more than fat; your goal is fat loss not muscle loss. It is possible to lose inches without losing weight!