Easy Ways to Lose 10 Pounds
Lose 10 pounds quickly by eating healthier foods and exercising. You don't have to starve yourself. In fact, starvation is not the answer. And you don't have to work out constantly. Eat the right foods in the right portion sizes to help lose that extra weight. Exercise regularly to get fast results and lose the extra weight you've been carrying around.
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Drinks
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Start by drinking a lot of water. Low-fat milk is also a great choice because it provides essential calcium and some protein, too. Cut out all soft drinks, both regular and diet. Regular soft drinks contain a lot of sugar, which means you're consuming empty calories. Diet soft drinks haven't been shown to aid in weight loss and it is possible that the artificial sweeteners are harmful to your body.
Limit the amount of juice you are drinking. Fruit juice is high in calories and doesn't provide the same quality of nutrition as whole fruit. If you do drink juice, limit it to one glass a day.
Food
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Eat whole grains whenever possible and avoid refined flour and sugar. Choose whole wheat pasta and brown rice. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. Choose fresh or frozen fruit over canned. If you must eat canned fruit, make sure it is in its own juice or at the very least, light syrup. Fruits that are canned in syrup have a lot of extra sugar and therefore, unnecessary calories.
Eat lean protein from sources such as skinless poultry, lean cuts of meat, eggs and beans. Nuts and seeds are a great source of protein and healthy fats, but they must be consumed in moderation because they are very high in calories. Only eat about a handful of nuts per day.
Eat dairy products such as low-fat cheese, low-fat milk and yogurt. Eating low-fat dairy products has been shown to help some people lose weight.
Eat high-fat foods and fried foods in very small amounts. Eliminate them if possible. Eat healthy alternatives such as salads and grilled chicken. Mustard is a great low-calorie substitute for mayonnaise, which is very high in fat and calories.
Eat smaller meals frequently throughout the day to keep your energy levels and metabolism steady. Aim to eat about five small meals each day.
Exercise
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Exercise regularly to help with fast weight loss. Aim to exercise at least three times a week, preferably five times. Work out for at least 30 minutes each time. The longer you work out, the more calories you'll burn--which leads to weight loss. If you work out for 45 minutes each time, you'll see results faster and probably won't notice the extra 15 minutes.
Do high-calorie-burning aerobic exercises such as running, biking, high-impact aerobics, swimming, kickboxing, inline skating or using the elliptical machine. Alternate which exercises you do each week to burn the most calories by providing your body with new challenges.
Pick exercises that you enjoy so that you will actually exercise. If you don't enjoy the exercise, you are less likely to work out. It's also a good idea to find an exercise buddy who will encourage you to stick to your exercise schedule.
Do strength training. It is an important part of your overall fitness routine and will help you burn more calories. You don't have to go to a gym to do strength training. You can use dumbbells, resistance bands and your own body weight to get a complete strength training workout.
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