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Quickest Way to Lose Weight Naturally

There are many diets plans, supplements and "miracles" on the market that promise dramatic weight loss. Those that use artificial means to help you lose weight will not usually have a long-term effect. By eating healthy foods, exercising and taking steps to reduce stress you can lose weight naturally.

  1. Eat healthy foods

    • Eliminate fats and empty carbohydrates from your diet. The first step to eliminate fats is to cut out the majority of red meat and replace it with white-meat chicken and fish. Make sure to eat plenty of fresh vegetables and fruit. Of the two, fresh vegetables -- as opposed to those in a can -- will help your body turn food into clean-burning fuel. Also, stay away from soda and other carbonated drinks and replace them with water and fruit juices. Eat frequent, small meals as opposed to three large meals every day.

    Exercise

    • A combination of cardiovascular exercise and strength training will help your body burn calories, get in better shape and lose weight. Top cardiovascular exercises include running, walking, bicycling and swimming. If you are unable to begin a running program, start off by walking. You can walk or run in your neighborhood, a forest preserve or the running track at the local high school or college. Lifting weights will also help you burn calories. One of the top exercises for gaining strength in the upper body is the bench press. If you are doing this with free weights, use a spotter to help you return the weight to the stand when you finish the exercise. Start with a light weight, to get the feel for it, and and place it at shoulder height. Press the weight up until your arms are straight. Return it to the original position and lift the weight 10 times before taking a 30-second break and doing it again. Add weight as you can handle more.

    Stress reduction

    • Take at least two stress reduction breaks every day. Stress reducers include yoga, tai chi, meditation, listening to music and sitting with your eyes closed and taking deep breaths. Or, just sit at your desk with your eyes closed. Think of a certain point in your life when you were happy and peaceful and bring back those memories. Do this for five minutes.

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