Rapid Weight Loss

By Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN
updated on 11/19/2007 at 03:05PM

Two out of three adult Americans are trying to lose weight. And with the constant pressures of society coupled with our own negative self-images, most of us want to lose weight as quickly as possible. There are hundreds of weight loss supplements and products that promise rapid weight loss. But trendy diets are not the solution. And most of them give rapid weight loss a bad name. It’s possible to lose weight, but it will take a little time, discipline and a little effort on your part. Are you ready to lose weight fast? Rapid weight loss is possible with the right dietary and lifestyle choices.

Tips for Rapid Weight Loss:

Make an appointment with your natural health care provider. Your doctor can evaluate your weight, your health history, and your weight loss plan to determine if it’s the best plan for you. He or she can make recommendations for weight loss guidelines that will help you achieve your goals. And your physician can inform you of any other health issues you may need to consider as you establish your rapid weight loss goals.

Set Realistic Goals: It’s possible to lose weight rapidly, but you must remember that the speed at which you can lose weight (without gaining it right back) is dependent on various factors, such as your age, your gender, your current weight, your family history, your stress level, and your lifestyle. Ask your health care provider to help you determine the quickest rate of weight loss that you should expect from your weight loss plan.
Stay Away From Fad Diets: Fad diets may promise miracle weight loss results, but you will never be able to lose weight and keep it off with a trendy diet. You will more than likely rebound and end up gaining more weight then you lost on the diet. Rapid and steady weight loss means following a sensible, healthy, and nutritious diet.
Use the Buddy System: Enlist a pal to help you with your rapid weight loss goals. Even if your friend doesn't go on a diet too, he or she can be there for emotional support when you’re feeling tempted or too busy to eat healthy. Your friend may also be able to help you stick to your diet by providing a safe haven away from donuts and coffee cake where you can chat and relax.
Eat At Home: If you want to lose weight rapidly, one of the best tips you can use is to eat at home more often. Research suggests that we eat less fruits and vegetables and more meat, refined carbohydrates, and sugary foods when we eat at restaurants. We also tend to eat more at a restaurant due to the ridiculous portions offered.
Ditch the Cola and Diet Colas: Another way for rapid weight loss is to cut back on calories consumed from a less than obvious source: our beverages. Sugary sodas and other soft drinks can account for hundreds of extra calories each day. A large 32-ounce soft drink can add as much as 500 calories to your diet. And the caffeine, phosphorous and sodium in these beverages can interrupt your body's absorption of other vital nutrients.
Drink More Pure Water: Water is the best beverage selection you can make for rapid weight loss. Not only does water help to hydrate your body and quench your thirst, it also helps to cleanse your system and move nutrients and waste through the body. If you find the taste of water unappealing, add some fruit slices or a splash of fruit juice to your glass. This will give you extra flavor and nutrients.
Get Moving!: Sure, cutting calories will help you lose weight. But if you really want to see results rapidly, add some exercise to your daily routine. Exercise can jump start your metabolism, boost energy levels, and move waste and nutrients through your system. Regular and consistent exercise will help you with rapid weight loss and help to keep it off for good.
Break Through Plateaus: After a few weeks or months of losing weight, many people experience a weight loss plateau where their weight loss progress seems to stall. It’s easy to become discouraged when the weight stops coming off. But rather than rebounding to your old tricks and habits, try mixing things up to break through your weight loss plateau. Add a new exercise to your daily routine, or try a few new low-cal recipes.
Don't Focus On The Numbers: Just because you are losing weight rapidly, doesn't mean that you need to check the scale on a daily basis. This will only cause you to get discouraged if, for example, you’ve stuck to your diet all day but the scale has not budged. Instead, pick a day of the week to weigh-in and make sure that your weight loss is progressing rapidly. Rapid weight loss can be dangerous, so please consult with a natural healthcare practitioner to help you achieve your goals.

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About the Author

Dr. Edward F. Group III continues to develop, sell and evaluate exclusively high-end natural and organic healthcare products to support a wide range of health conditions. The products we promote are free of toxic tag-along herbicides, insecticides, pesticides, heavy metals, fumigants, irradiation, liver-toxic glues, binders, or gelatin capsules with animal-source risk and toxic preservatives.