How to lose weight fast

Introduction
How to lose weight fast? All to often those extra pounds catch us when we least expect us. Then that perfect dress just does not look so perfect. Oh, how about that basket ball game last night felt like it just wore you out. Those extra pounds you put on really do make a difference. So you want to lose that weight fast for the company picnic. Here is how to do that.
Instructions
Difficulty-easy
What you will need

Will power
A simple calorie counter
Some form of exercise
Weights



Step by step
Step one
Take a look at what you are eating. As Americans we tend to eat three large meals that have much larger portions than what a person really needs. Instead of doing this, eat six or eight small meals a day. This makes it much easier for your body to be able to metabolize the food intake. This also makes it so that your metabolism is stimulated more often.
Step two
Find out what the best amount of calorie intake is for the weight you want to lose. For example in order to lose ten pounds you will have to cut your caloric intake about 600 calories. So using your calorie counter, bring the caloric count down from 2000, to 1400. This simply means removing the higher caloric and fat items so that you can lose the weight. Here is a great link for a caloric counter that makes it easy right from the Google search engine.


Step three
Use exercise to help increase your metabolism and burn calories. This can be done in two great ways. First of all start by lifting weights. This goes for the guys and the gals. Weights are a wonderful way to lift off calories, while bursting your metabolism. Another way that is great to combine with weights is cardio. Any exercise program that includes a cardio process is great for increasing the metabolism and eating up calories. This can be something as simple as walking a few stairs, riding a bike, mowing a lawn, any activity that gets your heart rate pumping.
Step four
Maintain your will power and consistency. If you need to get some support, because so often support is the key, have a buddy join you. This will help to keep your will power going. IF you do not have someone who wants to lose weight with you, have someone you can talk to when the urge to eat and give up comes around.



Step five
Allow yourself a treat every once in awhile. This will help you to feel free to choose, and feel like you are rewarded for the hard work you are doing.
Step six
Watching your weight on a regular basis to make sure it does not get out of control will help to make sure you can lose the weight faster. Our bodies will get to a comfortable plateau. When you reach yours, maintain that by checking your weight on a weekly basis.
Step seven
Get your family involved. All to often, if we are eating poorly and gaining weight, so is our families. Decrease the foods for the entire family that are unhealthy and high in calories. Then you can bring good healthy fresh food into the house that allows for all the family to get healthy together. Also, have the entire family exercise together. Take family walks, go swimming together, go hiking together.
Overall tips and warnings

Do not give up. Never give up, and never surrender. It is never ok to give up on your health. The body has so many great things it can do if it is kept in good condition. Dieting and exercise is the main key to preventing so many illnesses and diseases.
Get a partner. Losing weight as a team is easier than doing it alone.
Maintain your weight within 5 pounds.
Do not starve yourself. This simply results in illness, and the gaining of weight all over again as soon as you begin to eat.