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The Best Shed Plans

Something about springtime inspires many individuals to jump-start a weight-loss or fitness regimen that they may have been putting off during the colder months. Perhaps it's the fact that bathing suit season looms, or that vacations to exotic destinations have been planned, but when warmer weather strikes, both men and women look for ways to drop pounds quickly. A great shed plan can help you achieve your goals quickly.

  1. Low-Carb Diets

    • You've heard it before, but it remains a fact that the quickest way to see weight loss results is to limit or eliminate carbohydrates from your diet. Because most carbs, even whole-grain ones, absorb water and cause your body to retain more of it, limiting your carb intake can trigger water weight loss of up to five pounds very quickly. A low-carb diet shed can be a great motivator when pursuing your weight loss goals because of the instant gratification it provides.

    Intense Exercise

    • While diet and exercise must be combined for significant weight loss to occur, if your lifestyle is relatively sedentary, or if you only have a minimal amount of weight to lose, an exercise plan that will have you exercising every single day for a specific period of time may be a great option for you. Choose a plan that can be performed at home with minimal equipment, such as a workout DVD and some hand weights. Workouts that are short in length but difficult will keep you motivated.

    Pre-Packaged Meals

    • Studies have indicated that pre-packaged meals are great options for those looking to drop weight fast for a number of reasons. First, the guesswork of nutrition for weight-loss is removed from the equation when using the services of a pre-packaged meal company. Most will take into account your current dietary habits, likes and dislikes and will tailor a menu suited to your tastes and weight-loss goals. Second, the effortlessness of having all your meals prepared and delivered to you will leave you with no excuses not to follow the plan.

    Cardiovascular Exercise

    • While weight training is a key component to long-term, maintained weight loss (not to mentioned a sleek, toned physique) the fastest way to watch the numbers on your scale drop is to increase your cardiovascular exercise dramatically. Some experts recommend a minimum of 45 minutes of cardiovascular activity per day, six days per week to achieve weight loss. Start with 45 minutes six days per week and increase your workout time by 15 minutes every week to really watch the pounds fall off.

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