How to Lose Weight Naturally in a Matter of Days

Losing weight is a goal many people share. The health and weight-loss industries are heavily saturated with diet supplements, nutrition programs and other weight loss-related products that promise to make you shed pounds quickly. Unfortunately, many of these programs are gimmicks that do not work and lack a logical medical basis to support their claims. Others require unhealthy activities on the part of the user and can have adverse effects. Losing weight doesn't require a miracle pill, but rather patience as you replace old habits with newer ones that support a healthier lifestyle.

Instructions

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  Avoid diet pills that promise to burn fat; they're full of caffeine and rarely boost your progress.

  Refuse to take pills. Natural supplements to support weight loss are one thing, but highly caffeinated pills that leave you jittery and promise to make you lose weight are another. Natural weight loss is just that -- natural. It does not require you to take any supplements to experience success.

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  Well-prepared meals with wholesome choices from different food groups will satisfy your hunger and boost your metabolism.

  Stop skipping meals, and enjoy small, healthy meals at regular intervals throughout the day. Eating a small, nutritionally dense meal every few hours throughout your day is essential for keeping your metabolism revved and healthy. Skipping meals not only leaves you hungry, but according to the detox website Zi Xiu Tang Beauty, it can slow down your metabolism and actually trigger weight gain. "Effective weight loss requires a speedy metabolism," it states. "Every time you skip meals, it deliberately puts a roadblock in the middle of the fast lane to weight-loss success."

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  Remember to drink water to help you remain hydrated and flush toxins.

  Drink more water. Dr. Melina Jampos suggests that drinking adequate levels of water helps a person lose weight naturally in many ways. A Virginia Tech study on water by Dr. Brenda Davy also found that individuals who regularly drank water experienced higher initial weight loss and maintained the loss for the long term. Davy performed another study on water for the American Diabetes Association and discovered that people who drank water before their meals consumed an average of 75 fewer calories per meal, which can help sustain weight loss of 14 pounds over a year when done regularly. Proper levels of water also help to sustain a healthy metabolism, whereas a dehydrated metabolism can become slow. Aim for approximately 8 oz. of water per hour as well as before each meal.

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  Adding alkaline water to your diet can flush toxins and reduce your body's acid levels.

  Consider alkaline water. Dr. Robert O. Young asserts that overly acidic diets and bodies are the reason many people are overweight. He recommends drinking alkaline water to reduce acidity levels in the body in addition to decreasing the consumption of overly acidic foods, such as soda and processed fast food. Alkaline water can neutralize the acidity levels of the body, flush toxins, reduce fat storage and eliminate fat cells. Alkaline water additionally is said to result in higher energy levels.

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  Slowly switch out processed, unhealthy foods with fresh fruits and vegetables.

  Increase your intake of whole, preferably fresh, fruits and vegetables, and limit processed foods. Limiting processed foods, trans fats and excessive sugars, such as high fructose corn syrup, is essential for healthy and natural weight loss that is sustained over time. "Trans fats are metabolic poison and the only truly safe level for human consumption is zero," states Dr. Johnny Bowden. "You may not be able to get every single gram of trans fat out of your children's diet, but it certainly doesn't hurt to minimize it as much as possible." Bowden also recommends finding a middle ground to start with as you begin to change your diet and curb your processed food intake and switch it out for a more natural and unprocessed one.

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  Regular walks after meals help you maintain your resolve and turn down second helpings.

  Take 30-minute walks after every meal. Walking is "one of the easiest ways" to become physically active and takes minimal effort to get started, according to Weight-control Information Network. A 30-minute walk, whether on a treadmill or outside, will push you away from the table and away from excessive servings. It also helps you clear your mind and reassert your weight-loss goals.

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  Strength-training exercise, such as kettlebell training, will help you build and tone muscle while you burn fat.

  Employ kettlebells and toning bands to get in shape. Kettlebell Body Shop states that kettlebells combine cardiovascular and strength-training routines with ballistic movements that help improve your physical appearance by toning fat and burning muscle at the same time. An adjustable kettlebell costs less than a home fitness gym and takes up less space, making it an easy option for you to use at home or on the go. Additionally, you don't need to spend hours working out with a kettlebell; 20 minutes a day, three to four times a week will yield results.