Need To Lose 10 Pounds, Or 20?

Here's How To Accomplish Your Goal

Do you want to lose 10 pounds? 20 pounds? Accomplishing this is not as hard as you might think!

If your objective is to lose 10 to 20 pounds, you can do it without difficulty in approximately two to four weeks. How? The bottom line: calories. No matter how you slice it, too many calories add on the weight. However, if you squander 1200 calories a day on potato chips or chocolate, you might lose the same amount, but how well nourished you'll be is in question. Doesn't it figure that consuming those 1200 calories with the most healthful foods would be better?

In general, junk foods are not nutritious. They consist of empty calories, have a ton of preservatives, and loads of sugar and or salt. Too much of this makes you feel cranky and tired, and lots of salt will make you retain water.

A person who's dieting while, at the same time, feeling cranky and tired and even slightly ill, will get discouraged when they see themselves in the mirror. This person is probably going to quit the diet and not lose any weight.

Proper Dieting Techniques

  • Do not deny yourself sufficient protein or your body will start taking it off of your muscle.
  • Be sure to get adequate amounts of these vitamins: A, C and E, and the mineral zinc, or your skin will become drier and your body will soon be depleted of vitamins. Also, your immune system will not be as responsive, exposing you to infection and illness.
  • If you stay away from carbohydrates you'll fatigue rapidly.
  • Insufficient amounts of the B vitamins will cause loss of muscle tone, and consequently, more fatigue.
  • So, as your mother told you, a balanced diet is best. If you need to lose 10 pounds or 20, this is the best campaign and I'm sure that you'll be 10 pounds lighter in two weeks or minus 20 pounds in four.

OK, Here's How To Lose 10 Pounds (or 20):

If you're in good heath, start by juice fasting for one to three days. Drink 100% fruit juice to get the vitamins. A lot of C vitamin helps in cell repair, creates strong cell walls and provides antioxidants. It also assists your body in flushing out toxins in your blood.

Next, incorporate loads of fruits and vegetables. And get protein, whole grains, and at least one glass of water with every meal, and perhaps another glass between meals. You've probably heard “8 glasses of water” This depends on how physically active you are, but 24 ounces per day is a good minimum. Water imparts a feeling of fullness, which contributes to your objective to lose 10 or 20 pounds.

Remember that chicken and fish are the best choices for your source of protein. Also, try game meats such as turkey, as they're lean in fats, protein rich and dense, which means a small portion will fill you up.

Lastly, don't torture yourself over a cookie or a prohibited piece of cheese. Just remain constant at the number of calories you down per day. Approach this sensibly and you will lose 10 pounds or 20 and keep it off.

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