By Brenda Ross

If you are looking for healthy ways to lose weight fast, you have to go back to the basics. Healthy methods of weight loss can be found there. Typically, people like to buy gadgets, equipment, and take part in fad diets. These methods may work quickly, but their results can be short lived if you are unable to continue to use the radical methods of living they ask of you.

When it comes to fad diets, they are called that for a reason. One quick glance at this list of fad diets speaks for itself:

* The Grapefruit Diet

* The Caveman Diet

* The 3 Day Diet

* The Ice Cream Diet

* 7 Day All You Can Eat Diet

* The Chocolate Diet

* The Lazy Zone Diet

* The Lemonade Diet

* The Hollywood Diet

* The One Good Meal Diet

* The Russian Air Force Diet

* Cabbage Soup Diet

And if you thought this list was crazy, some websites even promote the idea of inventing your own fad diet; no nutritional knowledge necessary. That should be your clue to run away as fast as you can.

The reason fad diets don’t work is that they can damage your health and their results don’t last. So let’s dive into the very fundamental basics of weight loss.

The first step of learning healthy ways to lose weight fast is to focus on what you eat. What you eat has a huge impact on weight loss. First, there are calories. Essentially you absolutely must burn more calories than you consume. You normally want to cut about 500 calories per day from your total food intake. That doesn’t mean you should go to the store and buy 100 calorie packs of everything. You should eat a healthy mix of “perimeter foods”. Perimeter foods are those found on the perimeter of the grocery store. Produce, lean protein, yogurt, and whole grains.

Exercise is the next part of your healthy ways to lose weight fast. Many people groan at the sight of the word “exercise.” But let’s review the basics. Exercise helps you burn calories. Cardiovascular exercise is a very important part of your workout. Find a cardiovascular activity you really enjoy, and do it 3-5 days per week. Put your heart and soul into it. Then, strength train 2-3 days per week. Did you know that being more muscular allows the body to burn more calories resting? It’s true. So work cardio and strength training into your schedule. It is advisable that you write it in your planner like any other appointment so that you don’t make excuses to stay home.

Losing weight is hard and involves dedication, hard work, planning ahead, and consistency. Consistency is most people’s point of failure. Remember, you have not failed unless you don’t try again. So keep trying!

Find ways to work out that you enjoy. That will help you stick with it. Find healthy recipes you like using the perimeter aisle. Avoid white carbohydrates and processed food as much as you can. Before you know it, you’ll be dropping pounds if you put this advice to work.

About the Author: Brenda Ross is a former radio and television broadcaster who writes about healthy

weight loss programs

to help you reach your weight loss goals.

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