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Jan201027

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The perfect plan on how to lose weight in 2 weeks

If you really want to lose weight in 2 weeks then you need a plan. The plan should consist of everything you will do in this period and of course your goals. You cannot expect to lose all your extra weight in just 2 weeks but you can expect to lose 3-4 pounds. The exact number of pounds you can lose depends on how accurate your plan is and on how willing you are to follow it even if this means that you need to make certain sacrifices. If you are not sure whether you are ready for this or not then you can try it and then evaluate the results. In any case this is only a way to lose a few pounds fast and it is not a substitute for your long term weight loss plans.

1. Plan your schedule for the next 2 weeks in advance. In your schedule include the items you will eat and drink and the number of hours you will exercise, sleep and rest. Make it as detail as possible and remember that this is a 2 week plan only. You may need to adjust your schedule differently so as to accommodate time for exercise and physical activity.

2. Evaluate the current situation with your weight. How much do you weight now and where do you want to go in the next 2 weeks? Do not put very high goals but be realistic. We already mentioned above that a healthy amount of weight to lose is between 3-4 pounds. Anything above that is not recommended and cannot be done using healthy means.

3. Clear out in your mind that in order to lose weight in 2 weeks you will have to exercise. If you are not exercising at all then you need to do some preparations for your 2 week challenge. A month before you start the challenge get into an exercise routine. Start walking, running for 20 minutes per day at least 3 times per week. You need to prepare your body and your heart for the more intense exercise schedule for the next weeks.

4. Once you are feeling ready for more exercise fun, start your challenge. For the next 2 weeks try a combination of exercises. Start with 20 minutes of aerobic exercises, do 40 minutes of weight lifting and finalize your routine with 10 minutes of running. Follow the same pattern for 5 times per week. Make sure that you provide your body with lots and lots of water before, during and after exercise. Also ensure that you do your exercise at least 1 hour after the last time you had launch and at least 1 hour before having dinner.

5. It goes without saying but to get some results in only 2 weeks you need to be very careful on what you eat and drink. No more soft drinks, sweets, chocolates, fried foods, junk food and foods loaded with calories. Instead say yes to fruits, vegetables, boiled food, organic food and low fat products. You may not like this idea but you need to remind yourself of the fact that this is your 2 week weight loss plan.

Jan201024

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Fast Weight Loss Tips for College Students

Weight loss is a very popular topic for college students for many reasons. First, studies show that a great percentage of college students are among the people who are overweight or obese. Second, college students (especially women) are in an age that they care a lot about their weight and they are always looking for weight loss tips so as to get rid of the extra weight. Third, their busy life with the lessons and lectures does not leave them enough time to go to the gym and so the need to find alternative ways to lose weight is greater. In this post we will explain what college students can do to lose weight.

1. Beware, many of the weight loss products in the market are fake: When looking for fast weight loss tips you should be aware of the fact that a number of the products available in the market and promise rapid weight loss are fake. So, your first step in loosing weight is to stay away from such products. A good way to identify which products are fake or not is to read the product description and available reviews. If it is too good to be true then it is fake, and if it is not based on healthy standards and approved by the National health association then it will not work as advertised.

2. Your schedule is probably busy and your excuse for not exercising is because you do not have enough time. If you really want to lose weight then you can find 10 minutes in the morning to do some aerobic exercises. You do not have to join a gym or a class. Make it a habit to do some stretching exercises, push ups, and exercises for the abdomen for 10 minutes each morning. If necessary wake up 10 minutes earlier.

3. Eat your last meal at least 3 hours before sleeping. This tip combined with the one above can produce some good results. By eating early in the afternoon your body will have enough time to burn the extra calories consumed from food, you will enjoy a better sleep at night and you will have more strength in the morning.

4. Watch the beverages. College students drink a lot of beverages when they study or hanging out with friends. Drinks, besides water, also contain calories. Have a look at what you drink during the day and try to avoid cream coffees (cappuccino) or energy soft drinks. Prefer fresh fruit juices and black coffee (no sugar or milk).

5. Cut down your calorie intake. If you have difficulties in cooking your own food and most of the times you order take away, then what you can do is to minimize the portion of the food you eat. Try to always leave food in your plate and gradually try to eat half the food portions you eat now. A nice tip is to accompany your meals with water in an effort to make your stomach full faster.