What is the Fastest Way to Lose 80 Pounds?

The fastest way to lose that extra 80 pounds is to eat a healthy diet and to exercise regularly. There are some guidelines you should follow to lose weight quickly but still do it safely. It's important to lose weight so that you can keep the weight off, instead of gaining it right back.

Diet

• It is important to change your diet in order to lose weight safely. Work on changing your lifestyle. Not only will the weight come off more easily, you will feel better and look better. Your body will function better and you will save money on food because you won't be buying a bunch of junk.

  Eat a diet that consists of whole foods. Eat whole grains, brown rice, plenty of fruits and vegetables, lean meat, low-fat dairy and nuts. If you are trying to lose weight you should eat between 1500 and 1800 calories per day, depending on your level of activity. The more active you are, the more calories you need. You don't want to eat too few calories or your body will go into starvation mode.

  Eat five or six smaller meals throughout the day. This will help you avoid cravings and stay satisfied. It will also keep your metabolism steady.

  Drink a lot of water. Try not to drink soft drinks - these are full of empty calories. Also avoid diet drinks. The artificial sweeteners don't do your body any good, and, contrary to popular belief, they don't help you lose weight.

Exercise

• While it is great to have a healthy diet, the results you're looking for won't happen as fast if you're not exercising. If you really want to lose weight fast, exercise six days a week. Don't exercise seven days because your body does need a day to rest. If you are out of shape, start slower with three days a week (exercise every other day) then work up to six days as you get into better shape. Exercise for between 30 and 60 minutes at a time. Obviously, the longer you exercise, the more calories you burn and the faster you'll lose weight.

  Incorporate both strength training and aerobic exercises into your routine. It's best if you can alternate strength training and aerobic exercise days. This gives your body a chance to recover from the previous day's exercise while still challenging it.

  Make sure to do strength training for both your upper and lower body. If you don't do both, you're cheating yourself and won't see the same kind of results as you would if you did a total body workout.

  Alternate your aerobic exercises. Don't get stuck in a rut. Eventually your body will get used to the exercise you're doing and it won't burn as many calories. One way to get past a weight loss plateau is to change your exercise routine. So plan ahead and avoid getting stuck at a plateau.

  Do high-calorie burning exercises like running, swimming, biking and high impact aerobics.

Get Support

• Diet and exercise with a friend or family member. If you have someone else to do it with who will support you, you are more likely to stick with it and less likely to skip out on exercise or cheat on your diet.

  Don't make your diet and exercise routine so strict that you won't be able to follow it. Set realistic goals for yourself. It is best to lose between half a pound and two pounds per week for safe weight loss.

  Make sure to talk to your doctor before starting any diet plan.