How Can I Lose 50 Lbs Fast?

Everyone has their own personal reasons and goals in life, but many of us strive to live healthier, eat better, and exercise regularly. For some people, this is how they want to live their life, and for others, it is a necessity in order to lose weight. If you're looking to drop the pounds quickly for a special event or occassion, it is important that you do it correctly to not only be safe, but effective.

Instructions

Preparing for the Weight Loss Journey

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  See your doctor to have a full physical done to make sure you are healthy enough to start a new diet and exercise regimen. A doctor can also check for medical reasons why you may have had problems losing weight in the past, such as a thyroid problem. Talk to your doctor about the diet and exercise routine you are planning to undertake, and make sure you get your doctor's approval before starting any new regimen.

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  Shop for exercise DVDs, equipment, clothes and accessories. Find exercise DVDs with exercises that interest you, such as yoga, kickboxing, or full-body exercise programs such as the P90X or Beachbody's "Insanity." Find comfortable workout clothes, some weights, yoga mats, and anything else that you feel will make the exercise routine more enjoyable. The more excited you are about your workouts, the more likely you are to complete and stick with them.

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  Ask a friend to join you on your weight loss journey. Research has shown that individuals who work out with a friend are more likely to stick to the diet and exercise regimen, and are more satisfied with how their workout time is spent. Another person can help motivate you and keep you from "falling off the wagon."

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  Revamp your grocery list. Eliminate any unhealthy foods from your kitchen pantry such as potato chips, cookies and sugar. Visit the grocery store and stock up on fruits and vegetables for healthy snacking alternatives.

Starting the Journey to Weight Loss

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  Cut your daily caloric intake. Weight gain or loss is simply a net loss of calories. An active person needs to eat more calories than a less active person, but it is important that you don't exceed calorie intake in proportion to your current weight and your goal weight. Calculate your caloric intake needs with an online calorie calculator, and stick with it by reducing your food portions, and eating more fruits and vegetables that typically contain little or no calories. The upside is that these foods contain dietary fiber, which helps cleanse your body and shed pounds faster.

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  Watch your carbohydrate and fat intake. When you exercise, carbohydrates are the first to burn in your workout, so by limiting your carbohydrate intake, your body will be able to focus on fat-burning instead of carb-burning. Lowering fat intake will help your body drop pounds faster, as well.

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  Start exercising. Start with low-impact exercises to build your strength and keep from injuring yourself. 15-20 minutes of light exercise a day will help increase your stamina and strength, and will make it easier to take on bigger tasks and more intense exercises as you progress. You want to avoid injury, so never overwork your body. If you're injured or your muscles are overly stressed, this can sabotage your planned workout routine and weight loss goal.

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  Drink lots of water. Water has no calories and can help cleanse your body. Also, when you drink a glass of water before a meal, it has a filling effect, and can help you eat less and feel satisfied sooner. This can jumpstart weight loss immediately after starting this as a daily routine.