How to Lose Ten Pounds?

For many people, losing weight is a major issue and a struggle in their daily lives. Many try to diet, and others simply try to starve themselves. However, losing 10 pounds can be done safely and effectively if you know how to manage your calorie intake. Essentially, to lose weight, you need to burn more calories throughout the day than you eat. There are several other steps you can take to do this and achieve your goal of losing 10 pounds.

Instructions

• 1

  Drink plenty of water throughout the day. One general rule of thumb is to divide your weight in half and drink that many ounces throughout the day. For example, if you weigh 120 pounds, you should be drinking about 60 ounces of water. Drinking water will hydrate your body to a proper level. When you are not drinking enough water, your body tends to store water, and you can develop what is known as "water weight."

• 2

  Eat six small meals a day, rather than three large ones. Eating small amounts throughout the day will allow your body's metabolism to increase and will allow you to burn calories more easily.

• 3

  Exercise at least twice a week. You don't need to join a gym to lose 10 pounds. You simply need to exercise and build muscle mass. Exercising increases your body's metabolism and will help you lose weight.

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  Practice portion control when eating. Stop eating just before you feel yourself getting full instead of eating until you are full. This practice can help you lose weight over time. Another tactic to help you practice portion control is to eat slower. Eating slower will fill you up faster with less food.

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  Stay consistent--and be patient. You might lose a few pounds right away and then stop losing weight at the same pace. The best way to lose a full 10 pounds is to follow the steps and remain consistent.