10 Rules for
F a s t Weight Loss

ONE: Suppress your appetite. Of course, first off, take advantage of the amazing appetite suppressants you’ll find here on this site. Weight loss is so much easier when you eat less because you simply aren’t so hungry!

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THREE: Eat several small meals each day. Doing this helps you avoid those big swings in your blood-sugar levels, keeping them consistent throughout the day. With blood sugar stabilized, you’re far less likely to overeat because of intense hunger.

FOUR: Don’t eat close to bed-time. For people on the typical daily schedule, that would mean nothing after about 7 p.m. Not only is food eaten late more likely to be stored as fat, it can interfere with sound sleep.

FIVE: Swear off certain foods and substances. It’s really not that painful to say good-bye to such dietary ingredients as: sugar, sugar substitutes (use stevia), HFCS (high-fructose corn syrup), all processed and prepared foods, added salt (use sea salt, lightly), saturated fats, preservatives, fried foods, fast foods, and artificial flavors and colors.

SIX: Load up on the best weight-loss foods and nutrients: fresh fruit (including berries) and veggies, high-quality protein, “good” fats and omega-3s, moderate quantities of nuts, seeds (flax, chia, hemp, and others), and grains (explore the benefits of quinoa).

SEVEN: Yes, exercise. Ah, the one so many of us are allergic to! But working up to at least three 30-minute exercise sessions per week isn’t really as intimidating as it may seem. Start small. Walk for ten minutes. Next day, walk for 15, then 20. When you reach 30, do it three times or more per week. Or perhaps you have a different form of exercise you prefer. Choose one you like, and make it as important as brushing your teeth.

EIGHT: Never miss breakfast. Gazillions of studies show that those who skip breakfast struggle the most to lose weight and are most likely to fail. Be sure to eat a substantial, nutrient-packed breakfast every day. Include some high-quality carbs and protein.

NINE: Eat more slowly. One proven difference between people who stay thin and those who are chronically overweight is that the latter group rushes to get their food down. They eat fast, and not being satisfied, keep on eating. Slow down and give your body a chance to register that it’s satisfied or full.

TEN: Learn all you can. We live in this wonderful age of the Internet, when a wealth of information is at our fingertips. Many great books are also available on health and nutrition. Avoid health and diet information that’s based purely on people’s experiences. Be sure solid research and science supports it.