Losing weight and going down a size or two are just some of the most common New Year resolutions most people promise themselves to achieve. Sure, it’s easy to keep up with some kind of a diet regimen for a week or two, but continuing what was started could be a real burden, especially when making drastic changes on what to eat and how to exercise. Some people even resort to starvation, crash dieting, pills, and other unhealthy measures just to shed some pounds. What most people take for granted is the fact that losing weight is only a matter of eating right and doing the right amount of exercise. It may sound overrated, but little changes in your lifestyle could really go a long way when you’re trying to lose weight. The following are some effective ways on how to lose 10 pounds in a week:
Drink plenty of water — Water is a natural cleanser for the body. The elementary 8 glasses a day is not a myth; in fact, drinking about 16oz of water before eating does the trick when you want to lose 10 pounds or even more in a healthy and effective way. Drinking water before eating helps you eat less but still feel full. Water also flushes out toxins and salt.
Less calories — Did you know that a pound equals 3,500 calories? This means that in order to lose 10 pounds in a week, you need to lose 5,000 calories a day. Eating more than what you shed just won’t do the trick, so eat more of the right kinds of food and cut down on those which are packed with unwanted calories, including sugary foods and carbohydrates.
Exercise — This may sound like a broken record, but exercising is really a key to losing unwanted fat. This does not necessarily mean that you have to squeeze in gym time in your busy daily schedule. Simple tasks like walking, taking the stairs or doing a bit of dancing and some sports are good ways to exercise without ever really pumping iron.
