3 Steps To Heaven - Lose Weight Fast

You need willpower if you are going on a crash diet, one that will near starve you. Admittedly you may lose weight fast. But will you have the willpower to stick to it. Is it a nutritious diet or will it leave you hungry, unsatisfied and moody? If you do not possess the willpower and motivation you are not going to succeed. In fact you will most likely not only fail but, will end up putting the weight on!

A far better way of dieting would be to cut back on the Sugars and Starches (Carbohydrates). The reason for this is that these foods actually simulate the secretion of insulin more than any other foods. It is this insulin that is the main fat storage hormone in the body.

Keeping our insulin levels low is a must. It is far easier to burn the fat and get it out of, 'Storage'. Also if we can keep our carbohydrates low the body will also concentrate on burning the fat and not carbs.

Lowering insulin levels is also beneficial as the kidneys will shed any excess sodium and water that is present in your body. This in turn reduces any bloating and water weight. The low carb diet followed properly will help you to lose weight fast.

So cut your carbs to the minimum and you will automatically cut your calories and shed that weight, without those hunger cravings.

Fat Protein and Vegetables

When planning meals you should make sure that you include a fat source, a protein source and a low carb vegetable source. A meal that follows these guidelines will bring your carb intake to the required 20 to 50 grammes per day.

A good source of protein is meat, fish and eggs.

The benefit of following a high protein diet is that it will boost your metabolism by up to 100 calories per day. Another huge benefit is that it will help to suppress your cravings for snacking.

So add your protein to your diet list please.

Although most vegetables are low carb not all of them are. You need to do your research here and make a list of which vegetables are allowed. The great thing about vegetables is that you really can fill your plate as you are allowed up to 50 net carbs per day!

A diet based on meat and vegetables will contain all of the fibre, minerals and vitamins that your body needs.

You can eat 3 good meals per day or why not have 5 slightly smaller meals. The choice is up to you.

Exercise will only benefit you and will help you to shed that weight even faster. Visiting the gym 3 to 4 times per week and working out with light weights will help you to not only lose weight but, will tone your muscles. If these types of workouts are not for you then a good cardio workout will more than suffice. Running, swimming and good brisk walks are really beneficial to your weight loss and will also increase your fitness levels at the same time.

Although it is not necessary to count calories as long as you add common sense to the diet, you should keep your carb intake below the 50 gram range at around 30 to 35 grams if possible,

Adding water to your diet will help you to further cut any cravings and will help get rid of toxins. Contrary to popular belief tea and coffee can help you lose weight as they actually raise your metabolism.

Smaller plates will help you to eat the right amount.

Do not miss out on your breakfast as this is arguably the most important meal of the day. A good breakfast full of proteins will help you to feel full for the day and stop those cravings, which can only help you lose even more weight.

Your sleeping pattern is also a very important part of dieting. A good 8 hours of sleep is necessary to help your weight loss program. Make sure that you regularly sleep for 8 hours per night as good sleepers tend to eat fewer calories. Good sleeping habits will boost concentration levels and performance levels along with better productivity. Sleeping will benefit you athletically wise as it will improve your speed, accuracy, reaction times and general well-being. Even your immune functions will improve.

Not getting enough sleep puts you at a greater risk of heart disease and strokes. It can also affect glucose metabolism and put you at a greater risk of type 2 diabetes. Poor sleep has also been linked to depression and affects our emotions and social interactions.

So diet, exercise and sleep will not only help you to shed all of your excess weight it will also help to make you a healthier, happier person that everyone wants to know.


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