Fat loss rate is a tricky subject for many people for many reasons. Of the countless times that you've caught yourself pinching that extra inch of fat thinking it's shrunk to half its size since the last decade, of the many pictures that you brood over during the nights deciding whether you've actually become a tad bit lighter or is it a photographic miracle, how many do you think are mere illusions?
It is a desperate attempt to convince yourself that somehow over the years you are moving towards that dream body. Well maybe you are, but then maybe you aren't. It’s the time to stash the "maybe" in the trash can of illusions and get down to some real change; one that you can actually feel in that pinch and see in your version of "before and after" pictures. Today it's all about making big changes in little time! It's about increasing your fat loss rate to lose 5 pounds in 10 days.
Following a Balanced Diet Plan
When following a weight loss plan the very first step is to work on your eating habits, this does not mean resorting to starvation or fasting, rather there is a need for a balanced diet plan to be formulated. There is truth in the saying ‘you are what you eat’ and healthy eating will make a healthy man out of you. Fast foods, cookies, candies and chocolates are a hazard for the diet program and need to be crossed off the menu. In an attempt to shed rapid weight it is advised to walk the line of a vegetarian, the ingredients of such a green diet contain low fat and high levels of vitamins and calcium. We have devised a sample diet plan that will help you to get rid of some vanity weight and help in maintaining the lean and smart look.
For those of you, who can not function without a cup of coffee in the morning, you'll be glad to know that the contents on our breakfast table include one plain bagel, a cup of coffee with a table spoon of cream.
- The breakfast is an essential part of the diet plan as it speeds up the metabolism and such a modest intake of food will be easy to burn through out your daily activities.
- To keep you from getting too hungry we have added small snacks between meals, the set of choices for the snacks will be fresh juices or skimmed milk.
- The Lunch menu for today has three special low fat items, fish or salad with sugarless dressing and water. Fish serves the purpose of fulfilling you daily requirements of protein and at the same time keeping fat levels to a minimum. Water acts as a detox helping in purifying the body from toxics, wastes and even parasites.
- Dinner timings will be scheduled 4-5 hours before sleeping and will have servings of a bowl of cabbage soup, white rice, pulses and of course water.
For this diet plan to be successful the most important attitude you should possess is patience and at the same time be optimistic in believing the fact that this is something good for your body.
The Work Out
Exercise and regular workouts will be the perfect partner to help you sail through the period of 10 days. A combination of two 30 minute work outs during the day with a balanced diet will make you shed those unwanted pounds in no time. The 30 minute work out will consist of cardio exercises, aerobics and a little bit of weight lifting.
If you follow this routine, you are sure to lose more than 5 pounds in 10 days and retain that youthful look. Just make sure that you continue to eat healthy and add a daily exercise routine to maintain your weight, lose more weight and prevent your body from gaining back the weight lost.
Do you have any other tips for increasing your fat loss rate?
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A nice plan to start with, but how realistic is it to maintain this plan in the long term?
Is the aim of this plan to give the dieter a quick way to make SOME achievement (i.e. losing 5 pounds) and then get them into some long term healthy eating/exercise programme?
I like the idea, that all people need to do is stick to the programme, the thing for people to remember is. Don't reward yourself with "naughty" food! It will make you feel worse in the long run!
Exactly, Paul, this is to get started on the right foot, then people need to develop a more routine lifestyle change, instead of continuing to embark on fad diets. The best and most manageable eating plan for life that I've come across and use personally is Precision Nutrition by Dr. John Berardi, which I'm sure you've heard of.
I believe eating 5-6 small meals throughout the day is best when going for weight loss. It's a great way to speed up your metabolism and will cut out the cravings and binge eating as you'll always feel full. Just as long as you choose the right foods for your meals!
I agree with the 5-6 small meals (or snacks) approach rather than the normal 3 meals per day routine as the latter causes me to get hungry and binge during lunch or dinner. I've tried it myself and it actually resulted in weight-loss! Not a lot mind you, but significant enough that I know if I paired it with the right work-out routine I can get lean and toned in no time.
Exactly, Pennie, that's just why the frequent-feeding method is designed that way, and I'm glad it's working for you!
Thanks Brandon! I think folks should keep in mind though that it's important to eat healthier food such as fruit and nuts instead of chips and dip. That way, it'll be easier to keep the body nourished and maintain metabolism at the same time. Adopting healthy eating habits will make it easy to keep fat off our bodies.
Excellent point, Penelope, and yes, the healthier the better!
And that's all there is to it. Nothing means anything without hard work, sacrifice and CONSITENCY. I'm always saying how most people want to just take a magic pill and wake up the next morning with the body of their dreams and it doesn't work that way.
Amen to that! Hard work, sacrifice and consistency with the proper workout regimen and healthy diet. People are always looking for that magic pill, that new breakthrough device that can get us a lean six-pack without working for it. If there was such a thing, plastic surgeons won't be earning ridiculous amounts of money performing liposuction. ;)