How do I Lose the Most Weight in the Shortest Possible Time?

Quick weight loss is rarely permanent, but there may be instances when we want to lose a few pounds to squeeze into that old dress or pair of trousers. A healthy weight loss goal is about 2 pounds a week, though it's possible to lose more. Most people lose more weight at the start of a diet, but much of this weight loss isn't fat, it's water and muscle loss.

Things You'll Need

• Fruits
• Vegetables
• Juicer (optional)

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Instructions

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  Limit carbohydrates such as bread, pasta, cakes, cookies, doughnuts and all sugar. This includes high-fructose corn syrup, often found in healthy foods such as yogurt. Look for whole-grain varieties of these foods, as they fill you up quicker and release sugar slowly to your system. Get your protein from lean meat such as chicken and fish.

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  Eat vegetables such as cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, leeks, lettuce, tomatoes, celery, carrots and spinach. Apples, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, pineapple and oranges are all healthy fruit options.

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  Snack on nuts. Almonds are a good option for weight loss. A handful of almonds will fill you up and help with any cravings you may have for sweet foods.

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  Eat breakfast. Research shows people who eat breakfast lose more weight than those who skip it. A good breakfast option is a smoothie made with fresh fruit, rice or soy milk and a banana. Add a handful of almonds. This should keep your blood-sugar levels stable until lunchtime.

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  Make vegetable soups. This is a great way to lose weight fast and still get a good dose of vitamins and minerals. Try spinach and carrot, cabbage and leek, roast red pepper and tomato or a mix of your favorite vegetables. Add a little coconut milk and cilantro for an oriental flavor, or turmeric and cumin for a little spice.

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  Add chili peppers to your food. Research suggests eating spicy food can speed up your metabolism. It also adds flavor to your food, making you feel less deprived of fats and sugars. Choose from mild, medium or extra spicy.

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  Try fasting every other day. Start your day with a glass of warm water and lemon juice. This will help clean out your system and should help with any sugar cravings. Drink fresh fruit and vegetable juices throughout the day. Water fasting is not generally recommended, as it can rob the body of essential vitamins and minerals. Start slowly, maybe one or two days a week, then build up slowly to a maximum of seven.