How To Lose Weight Fast

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It is a myth that “all diets work” and that the only problem is that people just can’t keep the weight off after they lose it. Some people, women especially have bodies that are very resistant to weight loss and they never seem to be able to lose a pound in the first place.

I have long tried many different diets and many different ways to lose weight. I would rigorously follow the diet program and the scale would not move. Not a pound dropped off. Some women’s bodies are totally resistant to weight loss.

Biology has made it more challenging for women to lose weight. It is always easier for a man to lose weight because nature has programmed women to hold on to fat. That is because in the case of a famine, a woman not only has to be able to keep herself alive but she must also be able to keep any offspring alive. Biology has just made it harder for women. It’s a fact of life.

But as you go you learn what works for weight loss and what doesn’t. Here are the top five weight loss rules for bodies that are resistant to losing.

The first rule is fairly elementary, “Eat”. Yes, eat at least three and even as many as 6 small meals per day. One reason is that it keeps you from getting over hungry, which stops you from bingeing and another reason is that it keeps your metabolism going strong. Your body will begin to conserve fat if it thinks it’s starving so the first rule is to Eat.

The second rule is to be aware of what you do eat. Empty calories in the form of “white foods” and empty carbohydrates do nothing to fill you up and just pack on the pounds. Choose quality and you will instantly reduce quantity. Many cravings are caused by a deficiency of adequate nutrients so choose quality, high-density nutritious foods when you do eat. Remove the junk out of your pantry and out of your life.

Third, be sure to eat some protein with every meal. High protein diets are effective because protein digests slower than carbohydrates; especially simple carbohydrates and they will not cause a sugar spike in your bloodstream. When you add protein you are not nearly as hungry later on and you end up consuming fewer calories.

Fourth rule is to choose quality carbs. Simple carbs, like donuts, cakes and sweets of any kind and anything that is made from white flour will spike your blood sugar, which will cause more hunger, and it will just cling to your fat deposits. Complex carbohydrates have fiber and nutrients that are advantageous to your body. Complex carbohydrates include whole grains and vegetables.

The fifth rule is to start moving. Begin an exercise program. Start walking and take the stairs. You can start slow and move up to a more difficult plan as you become stronger but if you want to lose weight and keep it off long-term exercise is critical.

It will probably be that you’ll have to work at it. Few people with weight problems solve them once and for all for and never have to think about it again, but if you adhere to these rules most of the time, you will lose weight and you will be able to keep it off.