Whether you need to drop a few pounds ahead of a special event, or you plan to set a long-term weight loss goal, there are a number of methods you can use to make the weight melt off a little bit faster which will not put your health at risk (as do starving and binge dieting).
Drink Water
One of the most basic and oft-repeated dieting tips is to drink plenty of water. Drinking the requisite eight glasses a day helps keep your brain functioning properly, allows the kidneys to flush out toxins and other impurities, keeps your skin hydrated and healthy and can also aid in weight loss. A study conducted at Berlin's Franz-Volhard Clinical Research Center revealed that the subjects' metabolic rates increased by 30 percent within 30-40 minutes of drinking 17oz. of water.
Green Tea and Diuretics
Researchers at France's University of Geneva determined in a 1999 study that green tea's thermogenic properties promote fat oxidation. A study published in the January 2005 issue of The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition concluded that the catechins in green tea helped significantly reduce body fat when consumed regularly. As a diuretic, green tea can also help to eliminate water retention which leads to bloating and swelling. Other natural foods with diuretic properties include cucumbers, celery and cranberries, so these foods can help to expel excess water weight.
Calorie Restriction
The most direct way to lose weight is by burning more calories than you consume. You can achieve this by reducing your caloric intake and increasing physical activity (which we will address in the section called "Exercise").
Reduce calories by consuming water-rich and high-fiber foods, such as raw fruits and vegetables, which are low in calories but satisfy hunger. Some foods may help burn more calories in the digestion process than they actually contain, such as asparagus, cabbage, cauliflower, cucumbers, apples, grapefruits and mangoes.
Reduce and Eliminate Salt
Although it has no caloric value, excess sodium intake contributes to water retention and excess water weight. Reducing or eliminating salt from your diet can quickly result in the expulsion of excess water from muscle tissue and weight loss (water weight).
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are essential to our overall health and well being, but it's important to differentiate between "simple" (refined) and "complex" carbohydrates.
Simple carbohydrates such as white bread and sugar are known as "empty calories," which offer little in the way of nutritional value, and can lead to insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes and obesity. Complex carbohydrates such as whole wheat bread, fiber-rich fruits, vegetables and whole grains are generally lower in calories, packed with nutrients and more satisfying.
Exercise
Cardio workouts are the most effective form of exercise for burning fat and calories. Walking, jogging, jumping rope or any activity that gets your heart pumping and keeps you sweating through your workout session will burn fat. Incorporating strength training into your routine will help preserve muscle tissue, boost metabolism and add variety.
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