Want to lose weight fast for a HS reunion, a trip to the beach, or just for your own peace of mind? While there are many ways to lose weight quickly, losing it too fast can be a shock to your body and thus a danger.



Fad diets, diet pills, extreme fasting and other fast weight loss methods may work but they can also cause you to lose muscle, counter productive to a long term weight loss program, and can cause damage to your heart and other internal organs. Remember Fen-Fen?

Since losing weight is simply expending more calories than you take in, figure out exactly what you take in. Carry a small notebook for a week to record everything you eat.

Don't cheat. Cheating on this only harms you. Now with the help of web sites you can figure out the calories in what you eat.

Once you have a list of all the calories you eat, look for ways to cut them. One great way is to eat from a smaller plater.

Remember, most restaurants and even people at home serve portions that are far larger than they need to be. Smaller portions will result in weight loss. And there are more cuts to make too. These include salad dressing, butter, cakes, and juice or soda.

Salad dressing is the largest source of calories on most dinner tables! Simply switching to water as a main drink is a big step in weight loss.

Also note that empty calories such as sugars and white breads (carbohydrates) are the first things to cut. These can easily be substituted with sugar substitutes and whole grain breads.

What about that side dish? Take a look. This part of the meal is often a minefield of bad food choices including French Fries, macaroni and cheese and potato salad.

Replace these foods with healthy alternatives such as steamed vegetables, cottage cheese, or salad (minus dressing.)

Build up some muscle to increase muscle mass and metabolism. It's a decent calorie burner, but will help you burn calories even when not exercising.

Aerobic regimens are the key. Many experts say to enjoy aerobic activity for 30 minutes a day 3-5 days a week. Hog wash!|Don't pay attention to the 3-5 times a week school of thought on this Make it seven days a week, which means an activity you can sustain day after day for the rest of your life.

There's the plan to lose weight fast. Now get moving!