How to Lose 10 Pounds at 20 Years Old

At age 20, a person's metabolism is still at its peak, which makes weight loss a lot easier than for older people. This quick metabolism allows a young person to only have to make a few small sacrifices regarding diet and fitness. Simple lifestyle changes such as working out more often, eating less fast food, eating more slowly and cutting daily caloric intake by a few hundred calories can help a 20 year old lose 10 pounds in a few short weeks.

Instructions

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  Cut down your daily caloric intake by about 500 calories. By eating 500 calories less a day, you will be diminish your weekly caloric intake by 3,500, which is equal to a pound of weight. Thus, in about 10 weeks, you will lose 10 pounds.

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  Eat healthy foods such as fruits and vegetables, whole grains and lean meats. Avoid junk food, fried foods and fast food. Avoid soda and juices with lots of sugar. Eliminating foods high in fat will accelerate your weight loss.

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  Exercise for about 30 minutes a day, three times a week. Do cardio activities such as jogging, power walking or cycling to burn the most fat. This is a relatively moderate fitness routine, especially for a 20-year-old, who generally doesn't have any serious health conditions (like heart disease or high blood pressure) which would make exercising more strenuous.

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  Eat slowly. Many 20-year-olds have very busy schedules juggling school and work, and they often try to eat very quickly to make time for other activities. If you spend at least 20 minutes eating a meal, you will note that you are feeling fuller right away. It takes 20 minutes for the brain to receive the signal from your digestive tract that you are full. If you eat in 10 minutes or less, you may feel hungry again right after you've had your meal, causing you to eat more to stave off the hunger.