How to Lose 10 Pounds in 18 Days

Losing 10 pounds in 18 days is possible but is not a sustainable way to lose weight. Resist the temptation to fast or skip meals because if you do, you'll simply regain the weight once you return to your regular eating habits. Lose this weight by being very strict about what you eat and about your workouts.

Instructions

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  Eliminate all empty calories from your diet. This includes all sugar, salty snack foods, fried foods, alcohol and even white carbohydrates such as bread, rice pasta and potatoes. Some of these can be reintroduced to your diet in small amounts later on.

• 2

  Fill up on vegetables and small amounts of lean protein. Make each meal mostly vegetables, such as salads, vegetable-based broth soups or cooked vegetables without added salt or fat. Protein should be egg whites, chicken breast, fish, beans or lean beef. For a flavor boost, add a twist of lime or lemon, or even a small amount of hot sauce.

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  Snack on one or two pieces of fruit if you're hungry. Too much fruit is not good for weight loss, since it's high in sugar, but one or two pieces can satisfy your sugar cravings and fill you up. Choose dense fruits such as apples and pears. Add a small amount of low-fat peanut butter or cheese to add to the satiety.

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  Work out every day. Even walking will help you reach your weight loss goal, but try to add more intense bursts during your workouts to boost your calorie burning. Weight lift three times per week to build muscle, which will help you burn more calories even when at rest. If you want to get an extra boost, do your weight training in a circuit instead of resting between sets. For example, work arms, then legs, and repeat. This will get your heart rate up as you lift weights, so you'll get a cardiovascular workout as well.