How Can I Speed Up My Weight Loss?

Losing weight is a slow process. It is much easier to gain weight than it is to lose weight. Life's not fair. When you embark on a fat loss programme, you want to see fast results.

Results are what motivates people. When you see positive changes, you are motivated to do more and do better. If you are stagnant and no changes seem to be occurring, you'll probably throw in the towel.

This happens often when people try to lose weight. Results don't come as fast as expected. Or too much effort is expended but the results are not satisfactory. This is normal with losing weight. It takes time.

Below are a few tips that you can follow to ensure you lose weight faster. It is still a slow process but at least you will see results sooner.


Get enough sleep. This one tip alone if followed can make you a fat burning machine. It will restore your hormonal balance and restore your insulin sensitivity and glucose tolerance.
Skip the isotonic/sports recovery drinks. Forget fruit juices. Water is your best friend. Drink lots of it and stay focused. People consume far too many calories in liquid form without even realising it
Reduce your stress levels. Easier said than done ... but do try. Meditate, watch a comedy, take a stroll by the beach, etc. Do whatever it takes to calm yourself down and be happy. Stress creates cortisol in your body which will in turn lead to weight gain.
Build some muscle. Incorporate weight training in your regimen. More muscles in your body means more calories burned on a daily basis. Over time, this has a compounding effect. Even 200 extra calories burned daily leads to about 1400 calories in a week. That's great.
Do not consume alcohol. Stop knocking back tequila shots or jugs of beer on the weekends. Limit alcohol consumption to special occasions. Alcohol has no benefits to the body. Even wine which is beneficial should be avoided during a fat burning programme.
Do not exceed 700 extra calories on your cheat day. Yes, you may eat whatever you wish on a cheat day but your caloric intake for the day should only be 500 to 700 calories more than your daily requirement. Eating too much on a cheat day will negate any benefits you may have accrued over the past few days.
Consume your veggies. Fiber is crucial. Load up on broccoli, cauliflower, green leafy vegetables, carrots, etc.
Get a fish oil supplement. Our diets these days are so skewed that the Omega-3 acids and Omega-6 acids ratio is totally unbalanced. We must balance this ratio for good health. A fish oil supplement that is rich in Omega-3 acids will promote fat loss.
Do not severely restrict your calories. Another common mistake made by those hoping for faster results. Only aim for a 500 calorie deficit a day so that your body's metabolic rate does not drop and put your body in "starvation mode".Just by following the tips mentioned above, you will be giving yourself an edge in the battle against fat. Stay the path and you will emerge victorious. If you can gain weight, rest assured that you can lose it too.




Russell (Rusty) Hart is the founder of the Health, Fitness & Sport Club, an online network of websites devoted to the promotion of health, fitness and wellness. The sites encompass a wide variety of health and fitness activities including general health matters, pilates, yoga, crossfit, treadmill training, running, kettlebell, swimming, and more. Also covered are Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), Positive Thinking, the Law of Attraction and related topics. Those interested can visit the HF & S Club home site at http://www.healthfitnessandsport.com and the Health, Fitness & Sport Club's online sports and health store at http://www.lifefitnessgear.org

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