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How to Lose 40 Pounds in 3 Months

Are you more than 40 pounds overweight and want it off? Don't worry, you are not alone. Many people struggle with their weight. I have found a proven way to lose the weight and keep it off in just 3 months! Lose 40 pounds in 3 months? Yes!

Things You'll Need

  • Slim Fast Optima
  • Low Calorie Soups
  • Salad
  • Low Calorie Salad Dressing
  • Chicken Breasts
  • Turkey Breasts
  • Salmon
  • Eggs
  • Turkey Bacon
  • Low Calorie Yogurt
  • Fruits
  • Vegetables
  • Elliptical Machine or Gym Membership (Not needed)
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Instructions

    • 1

      Drink one Slim Fast Optima a day as a meal substitution. Alternate meals for variety.

    • 2

      Breakfast: 2 hard boiled, scrambled, or poached eggs and 3 slices of Turkey Bacon. OR Breakfast smoothie using skim milk, low calorie yogurt and your favorite fruit.

    • 3

      Lunch: Salad with low calorie salad dressing. Use only about 2 tablespoons of dressing, remember you want to lose 40 lbs in 3 months! Add baked chicken breast or baked turkey breast.

    • 4

      Dinner: Baked chicken breast, baked salmon or baked turkey breasts with steamed vegetables.

    • 5

      Before lunch and dinner, have one cup of low calorie soup. This helps you become full faster and stay full longer.

    • 6

      Find meal recipes on http://weightlossmealplan.blogspot.com/ to keep the variety.

    • 7

      Only drink water and no calorie drinks. No sodas or juice.

    • 8

      Every morning do 4 strength training exercises. Alternate muscle groups. You can find strength training exercises at http://musclemaking101.blogspot.com/

    • 9

      30 minutes after lunch, do cardio for 30 minutes during month 1. On Month 2, do 45 minutes of cardio. Month 3 - 1 hour of cardio. You must do cardio to lose 40 lbs in 3 months! See Beachbody Reviews below for cardio programs to try!

    • 10

      Cardio should get your heart rate to what is called your "training heart rate". This is different for everyone. Go to http://musclemaking101.blogspot.com/ to find yours.

    • 11

      Cardio exercises can be jogging, using an elliptical machine, dancing or following a workout video. Change it frequently to keep your body changing and to keep you from being bored.

    • 12

      Sunday is your cheat day. Eat whatever you want on Sunday and do not workout.

    • 13

      Weigh yourself every Monday and document how much weight you've lost. This will keep you motivated!

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