How to Lose Three Pounds Fast

Maybe you want to trim down just a little for an upcoming party, wedding or graduation. Losing 3 lbs. in a short amount of time requires determination but it is an attainable and realistic goal. It is also not as harsh on your body as losing say, 10 lbs. in a week would be. With a little changing of your diet and exercise, losing 3 lbs. will come quicker than you think. Give yourself at least a week to fully complete the weight loss.

Instructions

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  Practicing deep breathing exercises reduces stressful feelings that can cause fat production.

  Practice breathing exercises to relax your body and de-stress yourself. When a person is feeling stressful, cortisol is released in the body causing fat production. Practicing deep breathing also improves bodily functions including digestion, assisting your weight loss.

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  Drinking water will actually help remove water weight from accumulating.

  Drink eight glasses of water a day which will suppress your appetite while cleansing your body of impurities and toxins. This will not cause water weight but will, in fact help remove water weight from your body by keeping it hydrated.

• 3

  Complete one strength and interval workout a day.

  Complete one strength and interval workout per day. These are challenging workouts that will help you lose weight fast and which don't require a lot of time. By finishing a half hour of these workouts a day, you will burn fat quickly.

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  Eat healthy meals with servings of fruit, vegetables and plenty of protein.

  Eat healthy meals. Stay away from foods that are high in carbohydrates and sugars such as breads and soda and replace them with foods high in protein. Eat servings of fruit and vegetables with each meal.

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  Find a social support system that can encourage and motivate you during this time of weight loss. This can be a group of friends or a weight loss support group. Ask them to help you stay accountable with your eating and exercise habits.