How to Quickly Lose Weight for Free

Losing weight may be just what you need to help get you started on the path to a healthy lifestyle. While many weight loss programs are available for a fee, you can bypass them and lose weight for free.

Things You'll Need

• Tape measure
• Scale

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Instructions

• 1

  Create and commit to a plan of action. Decide how much time you want to work on your goals. For example, set a three-month goal and losing 10 pounds. Decide on the physical activities you want to do, as well as dates and times. Develop an eating schedule that includes five small meals a day. Drink six to eight glasses of water daily to keep hydrated. Exercise or participate in moderate to vigorous physical activities for 45 minutes, five days a week. Include 30 minutes of cardio such as walking, jogging, cycling and swimming, for endurance building.

• 2

  Ask a family member or friend to hold you accountable to sticking to your goals.

• 3

  Take and document weight and body measurements of your chest, waist, hips, upper right thigh, right calf, and right arm (bicep/tricep area) for progress checking.

• 4

  Identify obstacles that could surface and impede your progress or plan. Think of workarounds for these obstacles so you know just what to do when faced with one.

• 5

  Get seven to eight hours of sleep each night, to allow your body to have adequate rest.

• 6

  Document your progress on a weekly basis. Record your weight, measurements, possible obstacles and workarounds.

• 7

  Adjust your plan every three to four weeks to keep it engaging and effective.